A living room with a sofa and no coffee table is like Lord of the Rings with Frodo and no Samwise Gamgee. There’s no question that the sofa is the star of the show. But it’s the coffee table that adds the final touch that your living room needs in order to look complete. Of course, getting a coffee table that perfectly complements your sofa and the rest of your space isn’t easy. Now, some people might say that it is. It’s not rocket science. But they might not have had a hard time choosing because they inherited Great Aunt Betty’s coffee table. Or maybe they have great instincts when it comes to making design decisions. But for the rest of us, the question remains – with so many choices available, how do you know which one’s perfect for you? The guide below should help you figure out the answer.
Do you need a rectangular coffee table?
As you may already know, coffee tables come in a variety of shapes. Rectangular ones are the most common because they work well with most sofas, having the same shape. Moreover, these coffee tables offer the most surface space. Everyone sitting around the sofa will be able to reach the table easily. In addition, this shape looks great in small rooms.
What size should your coffee table be?
There’s one basic rule that everyone needs to follow when choosing a coffee table – it should fit with the scale and proportion of the existing furniture as well as the living room space. Remember, your coffee table will be at the center of everything. It’ll be easy to see if it doesn’t complement the rest of the room. So, the question is, how do you know what the right scale and proportion is? Measurements.
The height of your coffee table should be the same height as the cushion of your sofa. It can be a little lower if you have lounge seating and want to create a more laid back feel. If you want to go taller, then maybe you should choose a round coffee table with a small diameter instead.
The length of your coffee table should be no more than two-thirds the length of your sofa. This ensures that the table won’t be overwhelming your entire space, creating a more balanced appearance. It also helps guarantee that there will be enough space for you to easily move around the table.
What about width? In order to determine the width of your coffee table, you need to first have a designated place in which to put it. Once you have that, you need to measure how much space is available for your table while still ensuring that there’s 12 to 18 inches of clearance between it and all surrounding pieces of furniture. Remember, you want to be able to easily maneuver around the table and provide comfortable foot traffic in your entire living room. Here’s a pro tip: subtract 48 inches from the amount of space between your sofa and your TV stand. That number is the ideal width of your coffee table.
What style should you choose?
There are plenty of different styles for you to choose from. Take note that there is no right or wrong style. Your choice will depend on your preference and the existing decor in your home.
The traditional style is quite formal, featuring ornate detailing such as carvings and curved legs. This style typically uses rich woods. Transitional is a style that’s between traditional and contemporary. This style has a casual yet functional aesthetic and can easily fit in most homes. The contemporary style has a more edgy and bold feel, often featuring glass and metal. The cottage style is more vintage with feminine detailing and distressed finishes. And then there’s the industrial style which tends to look like refurbished pieces, made of weathered wood, metal, or even concrete.
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- STORAGE MASTER: 35.3"Dia.x 17.8"H round coffee tables with storage shelf can store all your need on the couch, as toy basket, blankets, laptop as well as books, chess, remote controllers, game controllers and suchlike
- SPACE SAVING: The round coffee table for living room would't take up too much space in your apartment, also you can constantly and breezily move it out of the way to make space
- EASY ASSEMBLY: Packages comes with preassembled 2 boards,3 legs, hardware packs and manual. You can simply finish installation for the round coffee table within 10 minutes. If there is any question with the assemble, contact us without hesitation, we will provide online support at once
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- Boasts a contemporary style with a minimalist twist
- Crafted from faux white marble/MDF/powder coated metal
- Luxurious multifunctional table for any room
- Easy assembly in only 2 steps
- Part of the Gold Coast Collection from Convenience Concepts
- FARMHOUSE COFFEE TABLE: Featuring round umbrella pattern tabletop, thick metal framing, storage shelf addition, the farmhouse style round coffee table will meet your aesthetic and add decor for your home
- STYLISH & STURDY: Specialized by natural wood tabletop and "Y" shape stable black thickened metal basement, the round coffee table not only show a beautiful appearance in your living room, but also enable the long time use
- STORAGE MASTER: 35.3"Dia.x 17.8"H round coffee tables with storage shelf can store all your need on the couch, as toy basket, blankets, laptop as well as books, chess, remote controllers, game controllers and suchlike
- SPACE SAVING: The round coffee table for living room would't take up too much space in your apartment, also you can constantly and breezily move it out of the way to make space
- EASY ASSEMBLY: Packages comes with preassembled 2 boards,3 legs, hardware packs and manual. You can simply finish installation for the round coffee table within 10 minutes. If there is any question with the assemble, contact us without hesitation, we will provide online support at once
Rectangular Coffee Tables Under $500
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- Dimensions: Choose an accessory that is the perfect size for you and your furniture. This Coffee table Comes in 26. 00” L x 26. 00” W x 17. 00” H. You will love how much your space can transform with the Simple addition of this table
- No assembly: This Coffee table Comes ready to use straight out of the box. No Assembly required