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Coffee table selection.

12 years ago
Here is a pic of my living room. Desperately need help selecting a coffee table. Any suggestion? Round? Square? Rectangle? How much of the rug should it cover?

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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Hi Erica,
    The place looks great!

    First, we'd suggest tweaking the placement of the rug so the front legs of each sofa sit on the rug. It'll help the area to feel a little more grounded and will place the center of the rug (the solid blocks) in the center of the seating area and centered under the coffee table.

    Because of the shape of the seating area, we'd suggest either a large square or circle coffee table. Choosing a large piece will keep it from feeling dwarfed by the large furniture and it will accessible no matter where you're sitting.
  • 12 years ago
    How about a natural edge coffee table or a large driftwood one?
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Hi Erica, you are almost there with your room!

    First, I agree that the front legs of the sofas should sit on the rug, and the centerline of the rug's color block inset should be centered on the couches, in each direction.

    The small table shown in your pic feels small compared to the bold graphic print of the rug and the large sofas, so I would recommend a substantial, large, but _simple_ rectangular coffee table- wood or glass.

    Good luck!
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you all for your comments! The hunt begins.....
  • 12 years ago
    I would have glass top table. Dont hide that beautiful rug!
  • 12 years ago
    I like any of these for you! I think going BIG would look great between the sofas. You could either go rectangular or a large square table.
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  • 12 years ago
    Thanks Heather & Darzy! Love the idea of glass. Darzy, where can I get the first table in your link ... Seems perfect.
  • 12 years ago
    Looks great! Where is the rug from?
  • 12 years ago
    ericajanda...that first table is my favorite too! It's also wonderfully large! Click on the name/link of the table and it will take you to the seller/brand.
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks Darzy. In response to the other post, the rug is a collection of carpet tiles I put together. There r many companies to choose from. I used Flor only Bc I happened to be by their showroom in NYC.
    Thanks again everyone!
    Erica
  • 12 years ago
    Sorry Darzy, must be doing something wrong but when I click the link, I only get the picture. No company/model name info? I'm new to houzz so perhaps I'm doing something wrong?
    Thanks
    Erica
  • 12 years ago
    For me it takes a bit to load. But, the company is Benjamin Rugs and Furniture
  • 12 years ago
    Much bigger 36-40" square. When using a L shape. Is that a rug over a rug. Or is it colored blocked? Move sofas in so 18" from coffee table. Add tall pots in color, to top, big coffee table books. Stack on one corner. Move end tables next to furn arm not sitting to side. All tables must function.
  • 12 years ago
    Z Gallieres sells a glass square table which would work.
  • 12 years ago
    Just saw comment from u on carpet tiles. I would not do the squar in middle. Making it hard to place coffee table. Without looking strange. Can you take that out?. It does nothing for the interesting design you have on other part.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    this is our advice for coffee table. Please visit our site http://www.patchwork4home.com
  • 12 years ago
    Hi Travis Interiors - thanks for the suggestions. Very helpful - esp re tables being function - duh, I should have thought of that! It has been moved. And the table size suggestion is great - I had no idea truthfully. Reworking the rug will be harder but will try.

    Thanks for the reference to Benjamin Rugs and Z Galleries - both are great resources I didn't know even existed. Thanks again!!
  • 12 years ago
    Hi,

    I am really keen to buy this TV unit for my lounge however I don't want to have glass or glossy finish coffee table, side table and bookcase.
    Do you think this TV unit would go well with oak or walnut furniture?!
    Thanks!
  • 12 years ago
    Glass, then add some plain cushions on the couches so not to distract from the rug. I can see a long clear glass vase in that room with Big leaf greenery as well.
  • 12 years ago
    I think a spider table will be great for your livingroom