A coffee table, or cocktail table, is a long, low table found in the living room. If you love to entertain, you'd want your sitting room to look great. A sitting room should be comfortable. This is why many people stress matching your table to your living room's decor.
Today's coffee tables are diverse. Shapes, styles, and features vary. Let's examine each:
*Square coffee tables diversify the theme. It's a traditional table style from the beginning of furniture. A square table fits anywhere. Make sure it fits your living room. Square tables come in many styles and materials. Choose a table that complements your decor. Square coffee tables are usually made of wood, so the rest of the furniture should be wooden to match.
*Glass coffee tables were once considered luxurious. This is elite furniture. With time, these tables became easier to build and more affordable. Glass tables are elegant and sophisticated. These tables are versatile. Shapes and sizes vary. Durability can be an issue, but elegance is unmatched.
*Lift Top Coffee Tables are an addition to existing tables. The extra piece's utility-inspired their design. The tabletop can be lowered or raised as needed. These tables are used for eating or using laptops in front of the TV. They make accessing the table's contents easier.
*Round coffee tables This item resembles a square table. They come in many textures, colors, sizes, and materials. They're used in rooms with few furnishings and bright colors.
*Modern coffee tables are artistic. They're modern because of their creative and wealthy background. These aren't prominent tables. Assess your need for a modern table. They're functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Steve Silver Company has coffee tables to fit your décor.
*Steve Silver Galaxy Round Glass Coffee Table - Provocative contrast adds space to live. The table's shelf will impress you. Its versatility suits any decor. Champagne-polished glass top.
*Steve Silver Montibello Granite Coffee Table - This occasional table set is cherry-polished with a Black Granite top. The table's solid wood frame and simple design give it elegance.
*Silver Liberty This coffee table has a rustic, cottage look. It fits a den or cottage-themed living room. This hardwood table comes in antique black and oak.
A coffee table is a table in the middle of your living room on which you can put your coffee, magazines, and remotes. It may also double as a dining table, a desk, a children's everything table, and a footrest, or as extra seating or a place to sort your laundry. What does your coffee table say about you, or the objects on it?
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The coffee table sits between the sofa/s and the television, and while it's convenient for setting down a glass of wine, its central location makes it the room's most important focal point. So, are you an arty type with heavy art books and sketchbooks stacked high, or a neat freak with a spotless surface and coaster ready? Spending time considering the 'presentation' of your coffee table, as you would a buffet or dresser, can make a big difference in your room. To create a coffee table display, group items with a similar theme, then add an off-center vase or bowl. If you prefer a clear coffee table surface, look for a design that makes a statement. If you have a minimalist theme, create depth by contrasting shapes, such as a round vase on a square table.
Quick Styling Tips: Stack your favorite coffee table books at one end or opposite sides.
- Trays are key to creating a style when there isn't much happening. Either contrast the shape of the table (i.e. round on square, or square on round) or go for the same shape, positioned perpendicular or off-center.
- Pretty boxes make an easy display; stacked on top of magazines, they add an instant display and a place to hide remotes.
- Personalize a stack of books or a box with a few small objects.
Fill a sculptural vase or bowl with fresh flowers when guests visit for extra punch.
Find
What should you look for if your coffee table is failing you or you want a new one?
Dimensions
First, the table's size is probably the most important factor. If it's too big or too small, the room's proportions could be off. If the coffee table is going between a sofa or chaise and the television on the opposite wall (or between 2 sofas facing), a rectangular coffee table will complement the space. If there is a square space between a set of sofas such as a 2+3 or a corner lounge, you could go for a square, round, or oversized rectangle. If you consider it should be within reach of the main seats, it is likely to consume a decent amount of floor space. It should be up to two-thirds of the sofa's length and sit at roughly the same height as the seats (with variations achieving different looks, i.e. very low will create a modern, minimalist feel).
Function
If your coffee table doubles as a dining table for you or your children, look for an easy-to-clean surface like glass or poly. If you plan to store your DVD collection on your coffee table, look for something with storage. If you have young children who crawl or climb on furniture, consider round edges. This is not limited to round designs; many rectangle tables have a softer curved edge.
Style/Color
There are many styles available, from modern to traditional. Look for something that complements the room and other furnishings. Timberworks well as a room-tying material if used sparingly. If you have a lot of timber, it can become overwhelming 'matchy-matchy' if you choose a matching coffee table. Break it up with glass with timber legs or a timber accessory on a poly or glass table. Modern polyurethane options are often purchased in one color to serve as a backdrop for rugs, flowers, or prints. If you want to create a beautiful arty display on top, choose a simpler style that won't compete. If you're not confident with bold displays, choose a statement piece that can become the talking point. A bolder design will ensure your guests don't think you're boring.