Choosing the size of the coffee table
When choosing your living room coffee table, it is important to check if the size of it will be suitable for your room. You can find XXL coffee table models on the market or conversely XXS, shall we say.
If you opt for a coffee table that is too small in relation to a rather spacious living room, on the one hand it will not be highlighted and will appear even smaller and, on the other hand, this discrepancy in the proportions will be origin of an unharmonious end result.
The reverse is also true, but here you will run into a space problem since it will interfere the circulation in this part of your living room. Moreover, if your living room is already full, a smaller table will be a better choice than if you have little furniture. In short, for choose a suitable modelyou should not neglect to take into consideration the area of the roomas well as the space available in it.
The shape of the coffee table
Coffee tables come in various forms, this is another selection criterion to take into account.
- Round or oval coffee table : this type of table has the advantage of not having any angles against which, especially children, risk bumping into each other. More suitable for tight spaces, they are easy to work around. Also, more rounded shapes tend to bring softness to a room.
- Rectangular coffee table : this type of table looks great in a spacious room where it easily finds its place. You can even install it between two sofas placed face to face or in front of a large corner sofa for a shared moment. The rectangular shape is also the most suitable for a long and rather narrow living room.
- Square coffee table : user-friendly, this type of table is suitable for most spaces, with the exception of very small ones where the square shape can give a heavy side to the decoration and hinder passage. The square-shaped coffee tables will bring a touch of modernity to your interior.
- Nesting coffee tables : if you have a small lounge area, consider this type of table which saves space and is flexible.
The height of the coffee table
In addition to the shape, the coffee tables are also available in different heights ranging from less than 25 cm to more than 40 cm. To choose the right height, several criteria must be taken into account:
- The height of your sofa : the rule is that the coffee table should not be higher than the sofa. The ideal choice is the same height as the sofa or slightly lower.
- Your comfort of use : if you like to be able to eat on it, a higher table will be better suited, if only the decorative or functional aspect, to place things on it, interests you, you can turn to a lower table.
- Appearance aesthetic.
The material
Again, you will be spoiled for choice. Here is a little guide to help you:
- Wood : a wooden coffee table will have a warm appearance. Timeless and easy to marry, wood is suitable for all interior styles. Its other advantage is that it is easy to maintain.
- Metal : its rendering is colder. If you have opted for an industrial style, a coffee table in this material will be welcome in your living room. Metal can be associated with wood to bring a warmer touch or with glass. This type of coffee table is generally very solid and you can enjoy it for many years.
- Glass : it helps to lighten the space. Thanks to its transparency, the coffee table knows how to be discreet, which allows it to adapt to all styles of decoration. A glass coffee table will undoubtedly bring an elegant touch to your interior. But be careful, this material being dirtier, it should be avoided if you have children.
- Stone : to bring character to your room, you can opt for a stone coffee table. Very resistant, it is however of a colder and austere aspect.
- The laminate is the material most frequently found for making furniture. These are compacted wood particles which are then covered with a plastic layer and tinted. It is a more affordable solution that allows you to enjoy a piece of furniture that is easy to maintain and resistant.
The storage space
Especially if your living room is small, you can also choose a coffee table that will offer you additional storage spaces. You can thus you can towards coffee tables with drawers or with a shelf underneath. You will no longer have magazines, remote controls, etc. which will hang around.
The number of coffee tables
It is not mandatory to install only one coffee table. Several solutions are available to you :
- You can therefore opt for nesting coffee tables, for example.
- It is also possible to install several small coffee tables which can be similar or different depending on the desired style.
- You can also combine a coffee table with a small side table or side table. It will then not necessarily be useful to have a large coffee table.
Your choice will depend on the expected result and the layout of your living room.