You've browsed all the coffee tables, but you're still unsure which to choose? To make sure the coffee table is the right size for your room, let's figure out what its dimensions should be.
Measure the height
The first thing you need to do is measure the height of the sofa from the floor to the cushions. The height of the coffee table needs to be the same as the sofa's seats or 2 cm higher.
There may be certain distractions from the rule. Depending on your personal design preferences, you can match the height of the coffee table with other pieces of furniture.
In a modern living room, low coffee tables work well, especially if you want to draw attention to your sofa or other furnishings.
At the beginning of the 20th century, high coffee tables were commonly used in households. Most land ladies used high coffee tables for tea parties before low coffee tables appeared on board. In today's world, high coffee tables go well with sofas with high cushions.
We think it's worth mentioning coffee tables with lift tops here, as they are so convenient for everyone in the family. Picking up something from the table doesn't require getting up from the sofa. Schoolchildren or those who work remotely may find it useful as a desk.
Measure the length
A coffee table should cover two-thirds of the length of a sofa. This creates an equal distance between the sofa and the coffee table. It is possible, however, to deviate from the main rule, depending on other furniture pieces.
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What coffee table to choose at last?
After determining the length and height of a coffee table we can now speak about the shapes, styles and depth of coffee tables.
Choose round, oval, or hexagonal coffee tables if your living room is quite spacious. Coffee tables that are square or rectangular are good for narrower rooms. You can display your high style on coffee tables with additional depth and serve snacks at the same time.
If there’re kids at home, round or oval-shaped wood coffee tables are a smart choice as they do not have sharp corners and won’t cause harm when kids run around the house. You had better avoid glass-topped coffee tables as well. Apart from fingerprints on the glass, if it breaks, it will harshly harm your kids.
Where to put the coffee table
After purchasing the coffee table with a decent pricing, let us now understand where to place it. The distance between the sofa and the coffee table should always be no less than 46 cm for free movement. Additional storage never gets in the way in the living room, that's why you can choose a coffee table with many storages. The 46 cm rule also applies to the distance between the armchairs and the coffee table, but it is not absolute, it can vary between 30-46 cm. For example, in the case of poufs, which can also be used as a coffee table, it is necessary to bring them closer to the sofa for popping up the legs.
The distance between other furniture pieces and the coffee table should be 76 cm, and in small rooms - 60 cm.
After all the right measurements, the coffee table will become one of the favorite places for everyone to entertain or just rest their feet.
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