What to Consider When Choosing a Luxury Coffee Table?

Deciding on furniture placement when decorating your home is very interesting but can also be pretty tedious. When it comes to coffee tables, knowing what size, shape, color, material, and height is important.

A coffee table is designed to support beverages, books, magazines, remote controls, or any other knick-knacks from your living room. Coffee tables come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and figuring out which is best for the flow of your living room can be a challenge.

Luckily, we have the ultimate guide to help you choose.

Should a coffee table be higher or lower?

This is a common question that comes up when people are purchasing coffee tables. Coffee tables typically measure about 40-45 cm high. If your couch is higher than most standard couches, you’re going to want your coffee table to be about 5-10cm lower. Don’t be afraid to break out the measuring tape when it comes to your furniture. You will likely have to measure the height of your couch before making the purchase for the coffee table.

If your luxury coffee table is higher than your couch, it could make your living room’s entire layout and functionality awkward. Having your coffee table shorter than your couch allows you to reach for items easily.

What is a good size coffee table?

Now that we’ve got the height covered, you’re probably wondering about the length. The general rule of thumb is that your coffee table should be approximately two-thirds the length of your sofa or couch.

You can also apply this rule to your entire living room space when decorating and choosing furniture. This will help your living room space to stay proportional and balanced.

The type of couch or sofa you have also plays into getting the right coffee table for your space. For example, if you have n L-shaped sectional, a large square or round luxury coffee table may fit better in the space.

You also want to consider the functionality of the table. Will you be using it to store magazines and small decor pieces mainly, or do you enjoy putting your foot up to watch TV? If you fall in the latter category, a glass table may not be the best option for you.

If you have small children at home, you may also want to get a round table without sharp edges, and hence, more kid-friendly.

Best coffee tables for living room

Regardless of the shape or size of your sofa, your coffee table should be a great centerpiece for your living room. Whether you decide to go for a simple, traditional design, or something more unique with accent features, Metropolitan Design Furniture should be your number one choice.

We have a variety of luxury coffee tables and accent furniture of all different sizes, colors, shapes, and textures to suit your living room. Our tables are made of quality materials and range from modern to mid-century modern, boohoo, and minimalist styles.

Ready to add that perfect touch that your living room has been needing? Visit our website to view all you may need to complete your living room and dining room to your taste!