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Please Help Me Select a Coffee Table

7 years ago

I am trying to find a coffee table for me family room. I believe my style is rustic contemporary but I am drawn to Asian styled coffee tables.

Can it work?

I have a chest being used as my temp. coffee table and I’m also replacing carpet wood flooring that will probably be honey oak.

Comments (91)

  • 7 years ago

    Kristin, Yes, if your sofa is 13’ it shouldn’t be exactly 13’. That is too short if you want the sofa completely on the rug ( front and back legs ) . Some would need to be sticking out beyond the sofa size. However, I think a 9’x11’ would work and just place the front legs of the sofa on the rug, both width and length. I did not mean to say that a rug with black in it would be too much black. Just was suggesting this as an alternate to Grover’s too small one. — What style would you like to see there and what is your approx. budget? There are some 15’ orientals but they will most likely be much more $$$$. I really think you can make a 9’x11’ look good and then the front side won’t go so far beyond the coffee table and toward the other side of the room either.

  • 7 years ago

    The shag cream and smoke rug does come in an 8 1/2’ x 12’ size if you like it. That should work if you would just put the front legs on all sides on it. How deep are the extended parts of the sofa ?

  • 7 years ago

    I am going to call it a night. We can talk again / look some more tomorrow if you like.

  • 7 years ago

    Kristin, these are all from Wayfair , 12’ x15’

  • 7 years ago

    Niccidhg, I would love your help in selecting a rug. Size is confusing. I can’t afford anything in the 1000s.

    A little color wouldn’t hurt. I like this rug but not the fringe

  • 7 years ago

    I also like this one but it isn’t big enough.

  • 7 years ago

    Also, what do u think of a black coffee table?

  • 7 years ago

    Black would be fine for a coffee table, but I would do something with open legs, maybe with a metal finish. That wouldn’t be so bulky . I’m afraid your beautiful room will get too “heavy” looking. This is a pic. I just happened to have in one of my ideabooks - not specific, but just for inspiration for a diff. look to consider when browsing. Maybe even a contemporary glass table ?? — Did you like the Home Depot smoke / cream rug ? If so, you could tape out that second size and see how it would fit. —— Also, is your flooring carpet or wood. If it is carpet then you probably shouldn’t have the rug go under the sofa legs at all because it will pucker. In that case I would just do a rug in the inset of the sofa where the coffee table will go.( I think I was confused and thinking it was a wood floor because that is how Grover photoshopped it. )

  • 7 years ago

    Niccidhg, we r replacing carpet with wood flooring with honey oak to match kitchen which is connected to living room. I do like the second rug u posted. Here r some that I also like.

  • 7 years ago

    Groveraxle, could u please photo a few of these rugs.

  • 7 years ago

    I removed the coffee table so you could see the rugs. Plus the table you choose will be somewhat dependent on the rug.




    And since my opinion is worth more than you paid for it, I'm going to give it to you free: don't like either of the striped rugs; they're a little too much warm in an already warm room. I like the black and gray one best. It's the most dramatic.

  • 7 years ago

    Thank u so much for photoshopping the rugs. Before photoshop, I loved the striped ones but after it is a big negative. I love the black but it says it is shag. Doesn’t look shaggy in pick. I also like the other abstract looking one.

    Thank u, Groveraxle!!!

    I have a striped one in kitchen so probably it would have been striped overload.

  • 7 years ago

    I really think I need black as the main color

  • 7 years ago





    Trent Austin Design Rugs You'll Love | Wayfair · More Info


  • 7 years ago

    Groveraxle, thank u:)

    I’m definitely getting some type of black rug.

    Houzz crew asks if I want help. This is new for me. Has anybody used this service? Is it free? They keeping asking if I want help.

  • 7 years ago

    A few ideas..

    Trent Austin Design Covina Black/Gray Area Rug | Wayfair · More Info


    Beacon Rug from Metropolitan by American Rug Craftsmen | PlushRugs.com · More Info


    Modern Rugs & Wool Rugs | west elm · More Info


    Jaipur Light Gray & Dark Shadow Rug - Jaipur Rugs - Rugs - Accessories · More Info


  • 7 years ago

    Hide?

    Bashian Grayson Gray Area Rug, 9'x12' · More Info


    Bashian Griffin Area Rug, Gray, 9'x12' · More Info



    Bashian Spencer Area Rug, Gray, 9'x12' · More Info


    Bashian Albion Area Rug, Gray, 9'x12' · More Info


  • 7 years ago

    Kurln, I like the first 3. Do u happen to know the brands?

  • 7 years ago

    Kulrn, the first one u posted is my favorite.

  • 7 years ago

    Kristin, Kulrn's first one is this one I Photoshopped above:

    I have no clue what "Houzz crew" is.

  • 7 years ago

    Groveraxel, well

  • 7 years ago

    Didn’t mean to post! But I guess there is no doubt of liking rug. I did a google search and it is an indoor outdoor rug:(

  • 7 years ago

    Grover, before looking further for rugs, could you tell us what size the gray,black plaid rug was which you photoshopped in there ?

  • 7 years ago

    Please give me your honest opinion between these 2 coffee tables. I need help! Thank u

  • 7 years ago

    If I had to choose one of those, it would be the first one. The style of the second one has always seemed out of proportion to me. That said, after looking at the prices of both of those pieces, I think you can do much better than either of them.

  • 7 years ago

    Groveraxel, What do u think I should purchase? I need help. Too many choices. I don’t want to spend Money on something that doesn’t work.

  • 7 years ago

    What do u think of this chair?

  • 7 years ago

    Honestly, I think that chair is just OK, a little meh. Your room is so neutral, I'd like to see a little pizazz in the chair. Frankly, I like the floral chair you already have there. I know I'm not much help tonight.


    Whatever happened to your Asian coffee table idea?

  • 7 years ago
    <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><md>Groveraxle, I love the curve of the legs for the 1st table. The size might be too small.

    I truly love everything about the second table, but the size might be too big. Sounds a Goldilocks dilemma
  • 7 years ago

    The chair is so comfortable.

  • 7 years ago



  • 7 years ago

    To white :(

  • 7 years ago

    Which dimension of coffee table is the most appropriate scale wise? Thanks in advance

  • 7 years ago

    You need the length of the first one and the depth of the second.

  • 7 years ago

    Groveraxle, I have a feeling it is one or the other.

  • 7 years ago



  • 7 years ago

    Right now I have around 12”.

  • 7 years ago

    12" is not enough. Aren't your shins black and blue?

  • 7 years ago

    following

  • 7 years ago

    Groveraxle, no they ( shins)aren’t lol. But only the longest part of the sectional is less than 18 and it is 14. So I was wrong in saying 12.

    I want a table that is substantial, unique, and attractive. The leather one fits the bill but it not a table but an ottoman and I want to be able to sit drinks on it. I thought about getting a sofa table that runs the length and using it for beverages.

    I found another table that I love. It is probably too traditional. I haven’t priced it. To me, it looks expensive. Tell me what u think?

  • 7 years ago

    New lineup.

  • 7 years ago

    I really wanted a console table under these prints which is 10 feet long. But lately, I have been using the sofa table for my drinks, books and stuff and I like it. It is much more user friendly than the coffee table/chest. Maybe getting a sofa table and leather ottoman would work.

  • 7 years ago

    I love the flower one!!! I think the legs make it edgy so it would work.

  • 7 years ago

    You could determine exactly what size you want and have one built:


    Coffee Tables - JW Atlas Wood Co. · More Info

    https://jwatlaswoodco.com/collections/coffee-tableshttps://jwatlaswoodco.com/collections/coffee-tables

  • 7 years ago

    Groveraxle, building one is a possibility. So u don’t like the flower one

  • 7 years ago

    Can't see the flower one well enough to tell.

  • 7 years ago

    I’ll try to do a better posting later. Thanks for advice

  • 7 years ago

    I bought the leather one. Love it. Looking for a console table. Crate and Barrel has one I love. I’ll post pic to get opinions.

  • 7 years ago

    Looks good. Is it blue or black?


    BTW, you seem to have a mouse in the middle of your floor. Might want to set some traps. ;-)

  • 7 years ago

    Groveraxle, u better clean your glasses because that is a fine looking dog u r seeing. Plus the table is black;)

    Thanks for saying it looks good. I really do love it.