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Seven Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Coffee Table
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
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I did an ideabook about coffee tables awhile back but thought it was time to do an update with some more coffee tables that have been added to houzz more recently. There is such a variety of choices out there and your choices depend on your needs, such as:
1) Do you have a bunch of ugly remotes you want to stash out of site?
2) Do you like to leave a coffee table book out at all times?
3) Do magazines and notebooks tend to collect on your coffee table?
4) Does it need to double as an ottoman?
5) Could you use more hidden storage in your living room?
6) Do you eat in front of the television a lot? Does it need a smooth surface for beverages?
7) Will your coffee table need to be the star of the room? That is to say, do you want something eclectic and unique that will stand out, or do you want it to take a backseat to other elements in the room?
Let's take a look at some interesting options in coffee tables out there today.
1) Do you have a bunch of ugly remotes you want to stash out of site?
2) Do you like to leave a coffee table book out at all times?
3) Do magazines and notebooks tend to collect on your coffee table?
4) Does it need to double as an ottoman?
5) Could you use more hidden storage in your living room?
6) Do you eat in front of the television a lot? Does it need a smooth surface for beverages?
7) Will your coffee table need to be the star of the room? That is to say, do you want something eclectic and unique that will stand out, or do you want it to take a backseat to other elements in the room?
Let's take a look at some interesting options in coffee tables out there today.
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| This is an example where the coffee table is the star. This exotic piece has hidden storage and adds texture to the room. With this sort of table, you will need a tray on top to stabilize and drinks. |
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This is the perfect table for those who like to leave a lot of glossy magazines out but don't want them to turn into a messy stack. The open shelf hides clutter and makes it look clean and organized.
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| This is a great set of glass-covered drums. I never would have guessed these two could work so well as a pair. |
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| Isn't this wire coffee table fabulous? It adds a bit of vintage modern to the room. Again, I'd recommend keeping a tray handy if you want to put a vase or drinks on it. |
| What really works well about this table, besides its light, latticed look, is the scale. It holds its own against the large sofas in the large space between them. |
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| A glass-topped table takes up less room visually and makes the room seem bigger. |
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| Another interesting pairing of two very different tables works out well here. They both add a vintage feel to the room, one in old wood, one in industrial metal. |
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| An oversized table works well with the large sectional and adds texture to the room. |
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The pattern on the grain of this sophisticated table adds a dash of pattern to this elegant living room, yet fits in perfectly with the soft palette.
| Hands down, this sculptural table is the star of this room. |
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Ideabook updated on Aug. 10, 2010.
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Love your 'stars' Becky, especially the industrial ones you can put your feet on, or coffee cups on, without worrying.
Debbie B.