How to Choose the Perfect Coffee Table

The First Step: Measure

It may seem obvious, but this is a step many forget before choosing a coffee table. You must measure. Why? On one hand, the space available in living room areas for placing a table is a square or rectangle between a TV cabinet and armchairs. On the other hand, the length and height of the sofa. These measurements will help you choose the right model. Now you'll see!

Coffee Table Size: Width x Length

This is the first factor where you'll be applying your space measurements taken before starting the table selection process. To determine which size fits, take that square or rectangle you measured in your living room and subtract 40-50 cm from each side where there is furniture (sofa, armchair, or TV cabinet). The resulting space will tell you what size your coffee table should be. These 40-50 cm provide comfortable space and legroom when sitting on the sofa.

About Coffee Table Length...

Never choose a table model that is less than half the total length of your sofa. It will look too small. You can make an exception if you use several side tables as a coffee table. In that case, the total width of these tables should not be less than half the length of your sofa. And it doesn't matter if the table is longer, and stands out compared to your sofa.

And What About Coffee Table Height?

When choosing the right model, you should also consider table height. The table must never be higher than the sofa seat. Otherwise, the effect will be wrong and the room will look smaller and unbalanced. You can experiment with different heights of several tables—this adds movement—but the tallest one should not exceed the sofa seat height.

Material

There is a lot of freedom here, believe it or not. There are more traditional materials like wood and more modern ones such as metal or glass. But the final effect also depends on the design of the table itself. What you should remember when choosing a coffee table is that this material must be durable, considering how you plan to use it. It should either be easy to clean or hide dust or fingerprints and so on.

Usage or Functionality of the Coffee Table

As mentioned above, this point also affects your choice of coffee table. If you're used to doing sports in the living room, you'll need a lightweight table that's easy to move. Or if you eat dinner in front of the TV, your table may be a lift-top model. There are coffee tables that become dining tables; others have drawers or shelves for storage... How do you use the table?