Picking ideal coffee table - few tips

A living room without a coffee table is a lot like a sport car without wheels. Just as wheels are vital part of car, perfect coffee table is a very important thing in your living room. Coffee tables serve several purposes. From completing a look, to storage and display they are much needed in a space. The main question is which style will work for your room. Should you go with a wood one or metallic with a glass top? Square or rectangular? Tips bellow will help you chose perfect coffee table.

Retro coffe table in MadMen TV serial

First - the budget
The price for a coffee table can range from expensive to very budget friendly, so before you start shopping know what budget you have. Your overall budget should be broken down to into areas such as, accessories, lighting and furniture. The furniture line item includes the sofa, side tables, chairs and coffee table, with a larger portion allocated to the bigger pieces.

Next - chose the shape
Think about the best shape for the space for your living room. Do you have children or pets? Is it a large room or is it small? A round or oval coffee table is ideal if you have children or pets. The curved edge means a sharp corner injures if one falls or bumps into it. Using a rectangular shape and allowing 30 inches between the TV console and the coffee table will give you the right amount of room to walk between.

Rectangular table Maximus M9

A proper size
As with shape, you will need to determine the size you need. The height of a coffee table is important. It should be no lower than 1-2 inches from the seat of your couch. The standard height for a table is 16-18 inches and pairs well with a typical sized couch. A higher sofa requires a taller table.

Bigger table - model Tango

What kind of material should i chose?
Coffee tables can come in a wide variety of materials. There are made of metal, materials such as glass combined with either brass or steel that offer a more sophisticated look. Whether it is oak, maple or cherry, wood has its own feel to it. Oak and maple are more casual with walnut and cherry having a more formal look.

Wooden coffe table - CEZAR