Coffee tables have been a necessity in living room and living room furniture for generations due to the beauty and functionality they can create in front of your sofa. When it comes to entertaining, a coffee table is an absolute necessity to allow your guests a place to prepare drinks and snacks. For the family unit, these tables become a puzzle and game center and can often double as a DVD storage cabinet as well. There is no doubt that a coffee table is a useful piece of furniture for your home. However, selecting the right table in terms of style and function can be easier said than done. Keep a few basic guidelines in mind when shopping for your new coffee table, make sure you find the most useful and beautiful piece for your room.

1.Size

There are some basic rules to keep in mind when selecting the best coffee table for your room. Size is the first major consideration, and it’s not a bad idea to take measurements of your room before you begin your search for your perfect table. Grab a tape measure to take with you too, as a table that looks great in a showroom might be the completely wrong size and look awful in your own living room. The most common height for a table like this is between 16 and 18 inches, but I have seen some tables that are as high as 21 inches. The key is to choose the right height according to the measurement of your sofa. The table should be the same height as the sofa you’ll be sitting in front of, or an inch or two lower, depending on what your usage plans are. The length of the table should remain between half and two thirds of the length of your sofa.

2. Style

Once you have a good idea of ​​the size of the coffee table to buy, you can start to consider the style. Sometimes style is tied to function, which means if you need a place to store electronics or games, you may want to look for a table that includes built-in storage. Some have cabinets or drawers that become the base of the table, or have shelves that can hold many familiar things, such as board games or video games. If you’re looking to expand the storage in your room, a wooden table might be your best bet.

A coffee table can provide functionality and add style to your living room or family room. With a few basic guidelines in mind, you can find the perfect table for your home.