# How to Extend Farmhouse Tables
Farmhouse tables lend a rustic feel to the kitchen, dining room, parlor or enclosed patio. Typically fabricated of wood, such as oak or maple, its sturdy, simple style can add a sense of homey comfort to a space. While the bare farmhouse table may be less appropriate for formal events, an elegant tablecloth can help it rise to the occasion. On such special occasions, when the need to seat a larger than normal group of diners arises, you may wish to make the table larger.
Instructions
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Get the extender leaf or leaves. Some farmhouse table designs include a storage area for the leaves beneath the table's top. Others require you to find your own spot for leaf safekeeping. If you have not used the leaf in a while, you may want to dust or even polish it before using.
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Grip the end of the table and pull to separate at its center. If your table is made of a denser wood, such as oak, you may need an extra pair of hands for this step.
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Add the leaf or leaves by positioning carefully in the table's open center space.
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Ease the table back together by sliding each end inward to abut the leaf.
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