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The Upholstered Coffee Table: Great Look or Big Mistake?
Confession time: For years I did not have a coffee table in my family room. In fact, my son was almost grown before I finally found one I loved. In hindsight, this worked out well since he and his friends preferred lots of empty space, stretching out on the rug-covered floor for games and tv watching.
When I finally went coffee table shopping, I considered an upholstered one. Ultimately, I decided it might not be a great choice in a home filled with teenage boys armed with beverages. Are you considering an upholstered coffee table and wondering if they are a smart choice for your home?
When I finally went coffee table shopping, I considered an upholstered one. Ultimately, I decided it might not be a great choice in a home filled with teenage boys armed with beverages. Are you considering an upholstered coffee table and wondering if they are a smart choice for your home?
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If you love the look of an upholstered coffee table but you're wondering where you'll place the sodas and popcorn on movie night, consider using a large, flat tray on top. If the tray is deep enough, even if a spill occurs it will most likely be contained within the tray.
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| Sometimes an upholstered coffee table can seem to take up more space than a wood one. If this is a concern, look for one that's just upholstered on top leaving the area underneath open and spacious. |
| It's not unusual to see an ottoman doing double duty as a coffee table. Place a tray on top to create a lovely vignette or display. |
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A toile tray atop an ottoman coffee table creates the perfect spot for your morning tea and some inspirational reading.
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| The great thing about using an upholstered ottoman as a stand in coffee table is whenever you like, you can roll or scoot it over to any spot in the room for some good ole foot propping. |
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If you don't have rambunctious teenagers or little ones zipping around your home, go for something really beautiful and tailored. The upholstered ottoman/coffee table in this room is almost a focal point with its gorgeous striped fabric.
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| If you do have young ones still in the home, or if you tend to be a little accident prone with drinks like me, you could always go with leather upholstery. |
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| Leather is practical and a great choice for an upholstered coffee table. A tray placed on top will give it the stability you need for drinks. |
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by Busybee Design
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| With its mixture of both hard and upholstered surfaces, this coffee table gives you the best of both worlds. No need to add a tray on top because the trays are built right in! |
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by Tara Seawright
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| Still not sure if you should go with a wood or upholstered coffee table? A happy medium just might be the woven wicker or rattan coffee table. It's isn't a hard wood surface and isn't exactly upholstered either. I love the extra interest and texture this piece adds to this room. |
Ideabook updated on Oct. 28, 2010.
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Tricia...LOL...you sound like me!