Coffee tables are a hard-working bunch. Home to hot drinks, magazines, that much-needed glass of wine and the occasional pair of feet, they’re expected to show off glossy tomes while looking effortlessly stylish themselves. So before you commit to a new low-level lovely, take some time to consider the practicalities.
In the case of coffee tables, size matters. Mark out your intended table with masking tape so you get an idea of how it will look in relation to other furniture and a rug it might be resting on. Avoid perilously sharp corners if you have little ones running around, and bear in mind how high-maintenance your new purchase might be. The good news is there are numerous options out there.
Before you buy, check out these tips for choosing the right one for your space.
Consider storage
Multipurpose furniture makes perfect sense in a small space. If you need more storage (and who doesn’t?), consider using different shelfs.
Our advice: IDRA COFFEE TABLE
Explore other options
Think flexibly when choosing your table. If you’re essentially after somewhere to rest a drink, you may find a more convenient (and affordable) option. Select something sturdy to avoid an irritating wobble.
Our advice: TOM COFFEE TABLE, available with tray.
Buy multiple models
Sometimes a single table just isn’t sufficient. If your seating is spaced out, several smaller tables will keep cocktails accessible to all. Buy matching models to unite the scheme.
Our advice: GEMINI COFFEE TABLE
Get the height right
As a rough guide, the top of your coffee table should be about the same height as the surrounding chair seats, as with this pallet design, though slightly lower can work just fine. Avoid going higher, though, as you won’t want to be reaching up to put down your drink and it could block sightlines.
Our advice: DIONE PLUS TABLE
Go with the flow
Glass-topped tables are a great way to maintain the sense of space in a room and a curved, corner-free design, makes manoeuvring around it much easier, especially for toddlers! Be prepared to keep it polished, though, as fingermarks can show.
Our advice: LYRA COFFEE TABLE
Target Point, Italian Ideas
Source: houzz.co.uk
