When it comes to living room furniture, two standards are coffee and side tables. They can match or just complement each other, but without them you would only have a room with a sofa.
Coffee and end tables are used for many things, from eating or resting your feet to holding a cold drink or the remote control. The coffee table is usually located in front of the sofa, while the end tables are usually located next to a chair or sofa. Made of many things, from wood to glass to wrought iron to travertine, these tables can add subtle elegance or a touch of style to any loving room.
Sure you can trudge from furniture store to furniture store to department store to see what’s available in the world of coffee and end tables. But the best way to see what is available is by shopping online. Browse an eclectic selection of tables, from wrought iron pedestals to wooden kangaroos, in the comfort of your home. You can even make it easier to imagine your new tables in the same room you’re sitting in.
Choose from glass and marble veneer surfaces, a golf club pedestal, or a rich cherry finish. Maybe you like the look of two smaller tables grouped together or a large one to make a contemporary statement. Whatever you choose, first of all make sure it fits into your living room.
Second, make sure it matches your motive. You can choose tables that are conversation starters or tables that are not too pretty. Just make sure the tables you choose speak to you and represent your personal style. After all, you don’t want your house to look like a picture from a magazine, you want it to look like someone actually lives there; you. You will never be more comfortable than in a house full of furniture that you love.
So before choosing a collection of coffee and side tables for your living room, take a look. What colors or themes do you want to bring around the room? Do you like shabby chic or Victorian? Maybe you like the simple and clean modern look or maybe you prefer something a little more traditional? Once you’ve decided on this, look for boards that match your color scheme. Remember that if you choose something on the smooth side, you can always rejuvenate yourself with a fresh coat of paint and some new drawer pulls.
You will also need to make sure you get tables that are the proper height to lift your feet or put down your soda. You don’t want something too low or too high. Once you’ve found your perfect tables, the real fun is organizing your living room to make the most of them. Then you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your beautiful living room. You have a place to read a lamp and your magazines to stack. You live in style.