How To Work with a Professional Carpenter on a Custom Table? -- Good Questions

Pin it Q: I completed a full apartment renovation last year and am planning to use the small 2nd bedroom as a crafts/guest room. After much deliberation and looking online for ideas, I've finally decided what I would like to have in the space. Unfortunately, I have never actually seen the table that I want, so I'm considering working with a carpenter to custom build the specific piece of furniture for the room. What would be the best way to communicate and work with the carpenter to get the piec...