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Coffee tablesare ubiquitous and come in many shapes and sizes.
It also offers a great place to rest your feet or eat a meal.
Our comprehensive guide will help you narrow down your choices to getthe right coffee tablefor the living room.
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More fragile and delicate surfaces such as glass can be used in living rooms.
Family room:A family room needs a sturdier coffee table.
You may also want to look for one that has storage options, like drawers.
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Centerpiece
The coffee table is often called the centerpiece of the room.
Combine two or more of the attributes if you want it to trulycatch the eyewhen walking in the room.
Take a look at your room and other furniture to determine what material would look best.
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Also, consider the material’s durability and safety, especially when you have small children.
Shape
Coffee tables are available in many different shapes.
Functionality
The level of functionality your coffee table offers depends on how you want to use it.
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Storage
The coffee table with storage options comes in various styles and designs.
It can offer storage drawers, a second shelf, or cubbies and baskets.
It can be constructed of wood, metal or acrylic with glass, wicker, rattan, etc.
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Lift Top
The lift top coffee table is not your average coffee table.
Upholstered
The upholstered coffee table usually comes in a square shape.
Cost
The average coffee table cost will run between $150 to $400.
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The specifics of shipping costs vary based on many factors and should not be forgotten when budgeting.
How Will You Use Your Coffee Table?
Think about what you will be using your coffee table for.
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Is it going to be a place to rest your feet in front of the couch?
Are you going to put decorations and knick-knacks on it?
Who Will Be Using It Most?
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What Does the Rest of the Room Look Like?
That coffee table you’re selecting needs to go well with the other furniture in the room.
Are you looking at the right color and pop in of wood?
Will a metal table blend or match with the other accent pieces?
Where you choose topurchase your coffee tableis a personal preference.
Some people prefer to see furniture in person, while others feel comfortable going directly online to select one.
Buying in Store
Buying in store allows you to see and touch the furniture in person.
However, your in-store options may be limited.
Thestores in your areacan only offer so many coffee tables.
When buying in store, take the time to compare prices at multiple locations and talk to a salesperson.
However, the expansive list of options online may make the risk worth it.
When buying online, be sure read reviews and use the retailer’s chat feature if you have questions.
Coffee tables are also called cocktail tables, tea tables, or refectory tables.
The name “cocktail table” is the other label that most people are familiar with.
It’s all a matter of personal preference.
