How to Choose a Coffee Table

However, there are some instances where the coffee table does not suit the style of your room. Hence, you need another one. Aside from that, you may have other requirements that the said table may not have.

Here are some essential elements that you need to figure out when choosing your table.

The first thing you need to consider is the purpose. Coffee tables can serve you 3 purposes, which you need to analyze depending on what you intend to do with it.


•Living room coffee table will depend on the theme of the room. If you have designed it to be a little formal, then you can have a more delicate table made from glass.


•You can also have an Italian marble coffee table or the wooden Italian furniture with magnificent craftsmanship.


•Family room coffee table is frequently used; thus, it requires sturdy materials. You may also want something that offers storage spaces such as drawers and side shelves. Glass tabletops are not advisable if you have children around. It is not recommended especially if you will be conducting a lot of board games on it. One may accidentally bang his fist and of course, there goes your table to pieces. Coffee table made from hard wood is a good choice for this purpose.


•As a centerpiece, your coffee table must create an impression. You need to pair it off with a nice rug, too. You need to select the style, design, material, size to create this feeling.

The second thing you need to include in your list is the material.


•Wood is the common material used for this furniture. It can be made from hard, soft or veneer. Bear in mind that it should go with the other fitment in the room. Wood will naturally blend well with other wooden furniture. You can choose those made from mahogany and walnut for a darker shade. These are good choices if your living room has a conventional theme.


•If you have a small space, buy one made from glass or clear acrylic. This material mirrors light, thus creating a spacious appearance. This also goes for a table made from metal. These materials likewise blend well in a living room with a modern theme.

Third on your list is the size and shape, which will depend on your room's dimension but most importantly to your seating arrangement.


•Get an oval or rectangular shape for a small room


•Square and round shapes will fit well in a big seating arrangement like sectional sofas or love seat


•Oval and round shapes are good picks if you have children around for their lack of sharp edges


•Get a table that is of the same height of your sofa and about 2/3 of its size.

Its Functionality. Modern furniture has created coffee tables that are not solely used as a table. Modern versions of this furniture have compartments, drawers and shelves for storing things in the room. Some even have a provision for surfaces to be used as trays while eating. Others have options acting as a bar table.