How to choose the right coffee table for your living room. 4 things to consider

A coffee table should complete the design of your living room, being usually the piece that is chosen at the end of the designing process, but it should also be as practical as it can be. How to choose the right coffee table from such a wide range of designs: from glass rectangular, to round with wooden legs? Here are 4 things to consider when shopping around.

How to choose the right coffee table. The shape

Choose the shape to fit your living’s furniture. Long sofas could handle a rectangular or oval coffee table. Modern sofas or large sectionals can handle square or round coffee tables. You might also choose a round coffee table if you have a harsh, sharp lines living room and you try to soften it up.

How to choose the right coffee table. The height

Most of the time, the best option is a coffee table the same height as the sofa or a bit taller. If it’s the latter, it’s best to choose a table smaller in diameter. But if you want to create a laid back feel, you might have to choose a lower coffee table, as long as the sofa and lounge seatings are low as well.

How to choose the right coffee table. The material

Don’t choose a wood surface, if you’re not a coaster user. If you have toddlers that like to take leaps off the seating, don’t get a glass table. Consider the materials that will work for how you’ll treat the piece and that also complement your existing furniture.