Coffee tables… one of the most important parts of a living room. It is the place you can eat your food at. The place you can entertain, the place you can decorate. It is an area that adds so much to the dynamic of a room, so it is vitally important the purchase is made correctly. This article will dissect the different elements that make a coffee table so important.For all décor ideas, visit Domayne.
Coffee Table Height
How high should your table be? Do you want a table people can put their feet on? Height is important for a variety of reasons. Firstly, the lower the table the different feel it will give a room. Coffee tables should be no bigger than knee high. One school of thought is the height of a coffee table should be the same height as the couch cushions. It does depend on what style you are looking for when detailing.
How should it serve me?
As mentioned earlier – do feet have a place on a coffee table? Or are they reserved solely for ottoman’s and foot stools? That is the burning question. Choosing a sofa like this Avellino sofa bed from Domayne can help with avoiding feet on a coffee table, but their has to be enough space to fold out a sofa bed in your living room. That is the main challenge. Configuring furniture to perfectly fit the space of your house.Also, depending on who is living in your house (children or just adults), then it is important to know what type of table is best suited.
What materials do I like?
Wood, marble, metal, or plastic? It really depends on your budget and how much you are prepared to spend. Marble is no cheap purchase if you are looking for quality. Italian marble tables are recommended if you are looking for an elegant piece of furniture that you will get many years of use out of. Plastic tables may work in areas of your house that may be affected by external elements. Outside tables may be plastic – but this is not recommended as the durability and quality is not there.
Style
Circular, square or rectangular? Lightweight or bulky? These are the major questions when deciding on the style of your table. Circular tables make space feel bigger, but rectangular may better fit a space. It is best to do research on the different types of tables out there, consult professionals where you can and be smart about what style you choose to fit in with the rest of your house.
