Tips for Choosing a Great Coffee Table

A coffee table is a piece of furniture that can change the look of a room! So choosing the best coffee table is a must!

With countless shapes and material options, it is important to evaluate your space so you can purchase one coffee table that will enhance the room the most. Below are some decor tips to help you in your search for the perfect coffee table. With the market swamped with designs, choosing the perfect coffee table could be a mind-boggling exercise. Let us see how to pick the perfect one.

 

Ø Shapes

     A coffee table’s shape is key to a room’s balance and practicality. When you go into your local furniture store, you will see coffee tables of all different shapes and sizes. That being said, rectangular coffee tables are the classic and most common option, and it is difficult to go wrong with a rectangular table (Lola coffee and end tables). On the contrary, some prefer round coffee tables because they have a quality of ‘bringing the room together’ and can be great options for entertaining guests.

     Oval coffee tables (Electra coffee and end tables) are also great if you have children (due to the lack of pointed corners) or a small room. Wood coffee tables can make a space feel cozy and homely; however, they are also heavily built, so they are better for larger rooms with windows and higher ceilings.

Ø Size

     The size of the coffee table depends on two factors – the size of the room and the sitting arrangement. The height of the table is important as it should be no lower than 1 or 2 inches from the height of your sofa. Pick a coffee table (Julian Coffee and End Tables) that will be of the right height and size that your guests can reach easily to keep their glasses and plates.

Ø Material

     Coffee tables are available in a variety of materials to choose from. When choosing a material for your coffee table, think of striking a balance between functionality and style preference. Choosing the material is completely an individual choice or the one which matches the décor.

     Glass top over steel or brass gives a contemporary or sophisticated look, while a designer wooden table (Fairfax Coffee and End Tables) is modern and classy. Most coffee table materials have their upsides and downsides, and it ultimately will come down to preference and budget.

Ø Assemble

     If there is more room for another coffee table around your sitting area, then try and assemble multiple coffee tables. For an unusual look, you can pick similar design coffee tables in different sizes and keep them in the centre of the living room.

Ø Additional functions

Some tables are two-tiered and have an area below the surface for magazines, books, and games. Others have drawers. Some coffee tables have a raisable surface for eating or working. Most families want a coffee table (Liberty Coffee and End Tables) because they add a nice central focal point and surface area, but some may want one or more of these extra functions. Be sure to consider how you will use your coffee table before making your final purchase. If interested in learning more about choosing accent and coffee tables, visit our website: www.biritefurnitureonline.com