A coffee table is one of the most versatile and must-have pieces of furniture, and you want to ensure that it looks equally great but also feels just right for your space. A good coffee table not just gives you the surface space you want, but also adds the final touch to the look of your living room. It is a perfect partner for your sofa, and also serves various purposes, such as anchoring the living room seating area, completes the look of your living space, and also doubles as storage.
The options of coffee tables are endless, and that’s why buying a new coffee table can be a bit daunting. Follow these five steps so you’ll end up buying a perfect coffee table.
Shape
While you lay out your living room’s plan, imagine the shape ideal for your space. Do you have children at your home? Or pets? Is your living room large enough or is it narrow and small? In case if you have children or pets, then an oval or round coffee table will be the perfect choice since such tables reduce the risk of getting injured as a result of a collision. Round tables curve away from the TV console and give you a little more space to walk past it. Whereas when you use a rectangular coffee table and leave out 30 inches space between the table and television console, it gives you enough space to walk between both.
Height
Just as the shape of a coffee table, you’ll also need to determine the height you need. The table should be no lower than 1 to 2 inches from your sofa’s seat. 16 to 18 inches is the standard height of a coffee table and goes well with a typical sized sofa. But if you have a higher sofa, then you need a taller table, with a height of 20 to 21 inches. And if you entertain quite often, then such a table will be more convenient, as it will be easier for guests to place a plate or glass on the top of it.
Materials
Coffee tables are available in a wide range of materials, like wood, glass, marble, metal, to name a few. Wooden tables offer endless choices of woods and finishing, the glass ones offer a sense of elegance and lightness, whereas the strength and durability of metal tables set them apart from the rest. The marble tables are ideal for a refined and classic environment.
Style
Some of the styles that you need to consider while buying a coffee table are- Modern, vintage, formal and informal. If you love a contemporary look, then prefer a sleek metal coffee table with a glass top. Or if you favor a casual country look, then a rustic oak table will be ideal. Or for a romantic feel, choose a round table with wood turned legs. You have plenty of styles to choose from, so simply use your living room’s decorating scheme as your buying guide.
Scale
Each piece of modern furniture in your space must be of the appropriate scale. For instance, A dainty coffee table never goes well with a heavy overstuffed sofa. Alternatively, pair such a sofa with a large table. Since both the pieces have somewhat equal size and weight, they will be more in scale with each other. While on the contrary, it’s best to match the dainty coffee table with a small settee or loveseat. Scale is merely about the visual weight and size of objects in a room being comparable.
Now that you’ve determined the style, shape, height, scale, it’s time to start shopping at the nearest furniture stores in Dubai. But don’t forget to visit the store with details of the height of your couch, the area available in front of your couch and images of the rest of the furnishings. All these things help you purchase a coffee table which matches the style but at the same time perfect for your living room. And the perfect coffee table should be of the right size, sturdy enough, and blend in aesthetically, all at once.
