Long Island Luxury Dining: A Custom Black Walnut Epoxy River Table in Islip Terrace, New York
WWhen it comes to creating an elegant, inviting space for family gatherings and sophisticated entertaining, the dining room stands as the heart of the home. Recently, KAZANA had the distinct pleasure of handcrafting a custom live-edge dining masterpiece for Denise Gengo’s beautiful residence on Belmore Avenue in Islip Terrace, New York. This stunning bespoke creation perfectly showcases how raw, natural elements can seamlessly blend with contemporary high-end design to elevate Long Island residential interiors.
The Design Vision: Sleek, Organic, and Sophisticated
Denise’s home design brilliantly balances modern sleekness with warm, organic textures. To complement her existing elegant interior—featuring deep charcoal cabinetry, a beautifully matched herringbone wood buffet sideboard, and a striking circular live-edge accent mirror—she commissioned a custom KAZANA Black Walnut Epoxy Table. Every specification was meticulously chosen to achieve a harmonious, high-end aesthetic tailored specifically for her dining area.
Measuring an expansive 42 inches wide by 72 inches long, this rectangle table comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests, making it ideal for both intimate family weeknight dinners and lively weekend dinner parties in Suffolk County. The centerpiece of the epoxy table is the pairing of premium American Black Walnut slabs, celebrated for their rich chocolate hues, complex grain patterns, and structural integrity, with a deep, sophisticated opaque black epoxy river running down the center.
Exquisite Craftsmanship & Technical Specifications
Achieving this level of flawless, mirror-like execution requires an advanced understanding of material science and master-level woodwork. For Denise’s dining table, KAZANA applied our signature smooth wood and smooth epoxy finish, resulting in a completely flush, highly tactile surface that feels as luxurious as it looks. The dark tones of the wood are mirrored perfectly by the high-gloss black resin, reflecting the overhead multi-bulb crystal pendant lighting with crystalline clarity.
To give the epoxy table a clean, intentional silhouette, the edges feature a custom combination: a straight edge profile integrated with an elegant bottom bevel edge, paired with sharp corners. This sophisticated detail removes the bulky feel often associated with rustic live-edge slabs, transforming it into a refined piece of modern architectural furniture that effortlessly echoes the sophisticated geometry of her custom wood sideboard.
A Timeless Focal Point for the Long Island Home
As captured in Denise’s stunning dining room setup, the epoxy table works in perfect synergy with its surroundings. Crowned with a beautiful, lush bouquet of white hydrangeas and set against a dramatic black entry door and monochromatic chairs, the rich walnut wood tones inject immediate warmth and luxurious depth into the room. It is more than just a place to share meals; it is a functional work of art, a conversation starter, and an heirloom piece designed to withstand the test of time without warping or losing its luster.
For homeowners across Long Island—from the historic hamlets of Islip and Brightwaters to the luxurious estates of the North Shore and the Hamptons—investing in a custom-tailored epoxy dining table is the ultimate way to define a home’s character. Denise Gengo’s Islip Terrace home is a shining example of how bespoke furniture brings a cohesive, breathtaking luxury narrative to life.
