How to choose the right coffee table for your living room

Choosing the coffee table seems to be a rather simple task, especially if we look at the assortment on the web. But what happens once you arrive with your brand new purchase and you find out that it does not fit in your living room because of its height or a colour not fit into your living room? Coffee table is one of the loudest statements in your living room and that can be a food for thought once you decide to buy it.

Choose the right material

Modern coffee tables are made of several different materials. There is a wide choice of tables made of wood, glass and stone on the web. Material you go for largely depends on your needs and the interior design the coffee table needs to fit in. First of all the material should correspond to your needs regarding safety. If you have a small kid at home, it is definitely a better idea not to go for a brittle glassy finish. Besides the risk of fallout glass is less resistant towards fingerprints our little ones leave around our furnishing. 

The colour of the material you choose is also very important to be taken into consideration. Natural wood and off-white hues are the most versatile as they easily blend in almost any kind of interior design. They create a cosy inviting environment, which is quite important for the living room. Natural solid wood can be a good choice as it meets not only the colour criteria, but it is extremely durable and easy to maintain.

Be mindful about the proportions 

Once you decide the type of material you need it is time to think about the proportions. It is necessary to think about the height first. There’s nothing more awkward than a coffee table which is either very high or very low. Take into account that the height of the coffee table should be the same level of the sofa standing next to it. Keep in mind the length and the width of the table as well. Coffee table should not exceed the width of the sofa, it’ll be a perfect match, if your coffee table should be approximately two-thirds the length of your sofa. 

Find your own style 

Look up the lifestyle you have and how you will use the coffee table. If you love to keep the things organised go for the one with additional storage space. If you have a small space in your living room, try convertible coffee tables that will occupy a little space and can be extended in case of need.