Coffee tables are not only functional and utilitarian, but also artistic because they could make your living room looks charm. A good coffee table choice, will make your living room more integrated. Conversely, a wrong choice of coffee table, will disrupt the arrangement of furniture and living room look. Here is how to determine before buying a coffee table for the living room.

Determine the function of the coffee table in the living room
If you intend to present a coffee table to be food place at the same time, choose an ottoman coffee table style equipped with upholstery. But if you intend to make the coffee table as play area, eat, write, etc, then choose a coffee table with an empty space in the middle.

Consider the dimensions and sizes of the coffee table
The length of the coffee table ranges from 1/2 to 2/3 of the sofa length. In addition, the coffee table height must be balanced with the height of the sofa holder, it can be lower or higher. The height of coffee table range about 40 cm – 50 cm then place it 45 cm – 50 cm from the sofa side .

Adjust with the living room width
The size and dimensions of the coffee table must be adjusted to the living room’s space dimension. Glass coffee table with clear lines and looks simple, very well placed in a small and minimalist living room. As for the large, a coffee table made of sturdy wood is suitable to be placed in a large living room, to compensate the large living room.

Square coffee table usually presented in the living room, but it takes a lot of space. For the different coffee table nuances, you may try to choose a round coffee table in order to increase the sense of flow, especially in a small room.

Match with existing furniture
So that the existence of a coffee table does not look weird, flashy, or does not fit, it is important to consider the existing furniture before choosing a coffee table. Adjust the size, material, and design of the coffee table with other furniture or interior design themes of the living room.

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