Picking a coffee table for your living room is not as easy as it looks. At first glance, purchasing a coffee table seems to be as simple as visiting a favorite shop, picking out something you like, and taking it (or having it delivered) home. However, there are many considerations when buying a perfect brass coffee table that goes well with the overall appearance of your home. These can be defined as mistakes that many people make and then waste time in replacing or returning the item.
Things You Should Pay Attention To
- Height of the Table
A coffee table that is the wrong height makes for an uncomfortable conversational pause. If you want to relax in your living room, choose a coffee table that’s either the exact height of your couch cushions or 1-2 inches shorter. Incorporating any more might compromise the room’s aesthetic and comfort level.
- Pay Attention to the Size
It’s important to pick a table that’s not just the proper height but also the appropriate length in proportion to the breadth of your couch. To be more precise, the length of your couch and the length of your coffee table should each be around two-thirds of the total length of the room. That’s why a 96-inch couch needs a 64-inch coffee table. The same goes for the selection of a brass dining table for your home.
- Consider the Shape
Now that you know how tall and how long a coffee table should be, you can decide on a good form. The length and space available around a table are the primary considerations when deciding between a square, rectangular, round, or oval table. The ideal distance between your couch and coffee table is about 12 to 18 inches; much closer or further than that, and it will feel awkward.
- Right Balance
It should go well with the rest of the furnishings in the room so that the whole area seems proportionate and balanced. To what end does this serve? Think about getting a table with shorter, slightly thicker legs or one that goes all the way down to the floor if your couch has tall, slender legs. Conversely, if your couch doesn’t have any legs that protrude from the bottom, a coffee table with taller, thinner legs might be a better match.
- Pay Attention to Needs
You should, of course, think about how you and your family really use your coffee table before making a purchase. Is there a need for a component that can hold several things? Think of an item that can double as storage. Do you often gather with friends and family in the common room to play board games? It ought to be something people can easily sit down and talk to each other about.
- Style
Your coffee table should complement the decor of your living room, whether formal or casual, contemporary or antique. A glass-topped metal table will give you that ultra-modern feel you’re going for. A solid wood table will do the trick if you’re more into a casual, rural look. For a more intimate ambiance, go for a circular table with twisted wooden legs. Use the room’s existing decor to help narrow down the options.
- Shopping
Now that you have made a decision about shape, size, length, and everything, you should also think about the shopping platform. If you go offline shopping from a furniture store, you may have limited options. Plus, there might be no discount. However, on the other hand, online shopping offers you a wide range of options.
The Bottomline
Finding the perfect brass coffee table can now be a creative and enjoyable experience. Have fun with the hunt, whether you’re looking for a polished chrome table or a conversation starter.
