Don’t Choose A Coffee Table Until You Read This

When you think of your living room furniture, perhaps Coffee tables comes to your mind right after sofas.

Actually, coffee table serves as quite a workhorse in a room. They can change the overall design and feel of the room.

But finding the best coffee table can be a tricky job. To help you find the table of your dreams, I’ve put together 12 tips that you should consider.

12 Tips For Choosing The Right Coffee Table

1. Define Your Needs

Coffe table is used as a drink holder, book holder, remote holder and sometimes even a dining table!  That’s why your selected coffee table must have enough space for your needs.

So, when choosing your coffee table, consider how you will use it.

2. Measure The Space

Measure the space between the sofa or any other seating arrangements and the coffee table. You have to place the coffee table in an easily reached distance for keeping the hot beverage. And make sure that there is enough space for your legs when you”re sitting down.

3. Decide On The Size

The sofa is the superstar of the show. So, choose a coffee table that has the same height or even lower than your seat. It will be difficult for you to use a coffee table if it is more than 1 inch taller than your couch. It may also look clumsy. The most standard height of the coffee table is between 16 to 18 inches.

4. Choose The Shape

Considering the shape is important as the size. Round, asymmetrical, oval, rectangular or square? Which one should you choose? If you have a large size or L-shaped seating, then a rectangle or square shape coffee table is perfect. On the other hand, if you sectional or scattered seating, then oval and round shape table is perfect.

5. Choose The Style

When it comes to the coffee table, style is a very big consideration. There are different styles of coffee table you can choose from such as formal, informal, modern etc. While choosing a table, make sure that it matches your furniture and decor. If you like traditional style, then you can go for tables crafted from hardwood solids, veneer, brass or wood. On the other hand, if you like contemporary style, then go for a table crafted from leather, stone, metal or glass.

6. Choose The Material

Nowadays glass, marble, wood, brass and painted metal are trendy materials for the coffee table. Select one that best fits your needs. You should go for one that is made of lightweight material if you’ve to move the table often. If you have small children in your family then choose a material that can handle scratches and don’t go for the glass table.

7. Consider Color

After deciding shape and style, you need to consider color. You should choose one that fits with other pieces of furniture color in the room.

8. Evaluate Your Cleaning Habits

Some materials require more maintenance than others. For regular cleaners, a glass coffee table is a good option. On the other hand, the coffee table made with the sturdier material is a good option for a once-monthly kind of cleaner.

9. Mix and Match

Collect some coffee table of different heights and arrange them in a cascading pattern. You can pull the coffee tables apart when you need extra surfaces. On the contrary, when you need more space in front of your sofa, you can push the coffee tables back together.

10. Evaluate Your Storage Needs

Some coffee tables offer built-in storage such as shelves, drawers or storage underneath the tabletop. If you require any storage, then pick one based on those needs. For family use, storage-filled tables are often great. You can choose a table with a bottom ledge, it will let you keep storage baskets on it.

11. Think About Price

The coffee tables are not very expensive at all. Before choosing, think about how much you’re willing to spend on a coffee table. Keep in mind that, higher price doesn’t always mean higher quality.

12. Consider Extra Features

The last thing you need to consider is if you want any extra features from the coffee table. For example, it can be used to display collectibles, store books, magazines and other things.

Our final tip is, “Buy and use what you love.” Always, always, always go with the things that you love most. Goobye!