What coffee table should we choose?

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• February 7, 2024

The living room is the place where we spend a large part of our time, so it is important that every detail is exactly in its place. We must approach the selection of every single element of the living room interior seriously and responsibly. In this article, we will pay special attention to the coffee table, because I made a hasty decision about which table to choose and now I'm not happy with my choice. Before you rush to choose tables in online sites or stores, you should have measured everything down to the smallest detail. If the coffee table is the last one you buy, you also have to consider the rest of the interior. You see, it's not that easy to choose a table for your living room, but I'm here to prevent you from making a hasty choice.

What else should we consider before buying our coffee table?The sofa is the coffee table's best friend, so first you need to consider the dimensions and height of the sofa. If the table is lower than the sofa, then you will have to bend down to pick up your glass from the table, which can subsequently led to curvature of the spine. It is allowed for the table to be slightly lower than the sofa, but not by more than 3 cm. The standard height of such a table is about 50 cm, but there is a huge variety of all kinds of models on the market. The table must it should be located at least 50 cm from the sofa from the sofa, because we must be able to pass between them freely. If you put it at a smaller distance, it will simply be cramped for your legs when you sit there and you will feel uncomfortable in front of your friends. However, if you place it too far, you won't be able to reach the glasses and plates (if you eat there) and this would also create discomfort.

Let's choose a material togetherI know most of you are probably headed for a glass table, and you're kind of right. Glass looks elegant and goes with almost anything. And as a bonus, glass is super tough and scratch resistant. But the compliments end there. Regardless of whether we are talking about a square or round table the glass is colorless and transparent and if you have small children you will have to put all kinds of things on the edge of the table so they don't hit their heads...it's terrible! Add to that the fact that you have to constantly wipe the dust from the table, I advise you to choose another material for your living room table. If your room is dominated by wooden things, a metal table will harmonize the overall look of the living room. Just to add that it is best not to include different metals in the table , because it won't look good. It is very important to determine how often and for what we will use the table. My idea was to only drink coffee there, but in the end it turned out that we also had to eat on it, so what are my thoughts ?If you think there is any possibility that you will eat on the living room table, then take a look at the wooden models. They are easy to clean and do not hold so much dust, or at least it does not show :) In addition, a wooden table will create a coziness that no metal or marble table can owns. Only that I have one slight remark. Wooden tables look massive and if your room is small you risk making it look even smaller, so you need to carefully judge the size. Another drawback is that you should not put hot objects on the wooden table, because you can damage the wood and ruin the "whole landscape" of your living room. In general, we have talked enough about the material.

Gone are the days when tables were just 4 legs and a tabletop. Designers are competing with each other to create the perfect coffee table. Round, square, rectangular or polygonal, the choice is huge. You can find all kinds of details. From drawers and cabinets to a second bottom for magazines or a table with stools added to it. The important thing here, which you should take into account, is that the more kitsch your table is, the simpler the rest of the furniture should be. Conversely, if you have already overdone the kitsch in the interior, take a table that is as simple and ordinary as possible. If children will play in the living room, then pay attention to round or oval tables. If you have a U-shaped sofa, then you will have to choose a rectangular or square table in order not to spoil the proportions .Now let's see what colors they come in.

The variety of colors is so great that sometimes you can't even distinguish between individual colors. For example, for the most common wooden coffee tables, colors such as wenge, Sonoma oak, Wotan oak, dark walnut, beech and many more are chosen, because are earthy colors and are pleasing to the eye. There are also models in white, gray, black, green or even yellow range, which, however, are very specific and will not fit every interior. For metal tables, the color variety is also great. From black , to purple, blue, gray, brown... just everything! The diversity of the glass tables comes mainly from the lower part, which is most often of a different origin than the glass. Otherwise, you may come across frosted glass, black or mirror gray.

And if you are already ready with your choice of coffee table, it is time for decoration. It is clear to all of us that a flower in a vase is a mandatory element of the decoration of every single table. Magazines are also preferred when we start decorating. You can put on the table some beautiful tray full of fruits and chocolates. The choice is entirely yours!