Factors to consider when picking a coffee table

• The Height of your Coffee Table:
  Nothing is as awkward as setting down a cup of liquid onto a table that is too low or too high! The ideal height of your coffee table is within a few inches of the height of your sofa seat. Pick a table that sits at a height within 1 inch above to about 3 inches below the seat of your sofa for a comfortable symmetry.
  
  
• The Location of your Coffee Table:
  A key concern when you choose your coffee table needs to be the clearance and pathways around it. For comfort, the space between your seating and table should be about 14 inches or so. If you have a TV set-up or fireplace, you will need at least two to three feet between these and your table for both safety and easy movement.
  
  
• The Visual “Weight” of your Coffee Table:
  To make sure that your room feels balanced and cohesive, find a size and style of coffee table that complements your furniture. For example, if you have a plush, chunky sofa with no visible legs you might pick a designer coffee table with skinny legs and an airy feel to add visual space.

• The Rectangle Coffee Table:
  Although this is the most traditional shape, it is far from a boring choice. Available in a wide range of modern styles, the rectangular shaped table is versatile and practical with a good amount of surface area. Little wonder it’s still a very popular coffee table shape, especially in rooms with longer sofas.
  
  
• Unusually Shaped Coffee Tables:
  Geometric octagons, hexagons and triangles can add interest to your room and are memorable statement pieces, but with pointy edges. Moulded tables can be more user friendly as they have softer lines and edges. An abstract designer coffee table might be a good fit for modern living rooms to counterbalance straight lines and add a touch of organic movement to the space.

Coffee Table Materials - Suit your Lifestyle

When picking your coffee table, remember to factor in your lifestyle and the practical needs it will fulfil. Will you be using your center table to put your feet up? Are spills likely? Will you need to move it often? Choose surfaces and materials that suit your particular comfort, cleaning and weight needs.

Coffee Table Storage - and Other Multipurpose Solutions

When discussing practicality we need to delve further into the ways that a coffee table can provide more versatility in your space.

• A Coffee Table with Storage:
  Whether as a lift-top table, a table with drawers or even a trunk table, having a table that doubles as storage is a wonderful way to keep your home clutter free and organised. There are also open storage tables that suit a variety of design styles and décor themes - from removable woven baskets to display shelves perfect for books, magazines and decorative items.
  
  
• A Coffee Table with Stools:
  As discussed earlier, tables with nested or tuck-away seats are a wonderful way to maintain visual simplicity yet provide extra seating. When not in use, the extra stools can be neatly stowed underneath the table – a particularly good solution if you entertain often or enjoy family game night!
  
  
• A Foldable Coffee Table:
  When space is a factor, a folding table offers a flexible, adaptable solution that maximises usability. An additional folding table is also a great way to expand your surface area when entertaining. Look for designs that feature lockable joints for stability or have wheels for more efficient movement.

We hope these tips have helped you to find the designer coffee table that perfectly suits your space! But if you would like to know more, we’re always here for you!

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