Saturday, February 13, 2010

Buying Coffee Tables

A coffee table is a decorative, functional, and an essential piece of furniture. It is usually placed in a living room along with sofas. Apart from being used to serve beverages, it can be used to place magazines or coffee table books. You can also buy a small coffee table often referred to as the end table to place at the end of sofa or side of chairs. Given below are a few tips to help you to buy a perfect coffee table that will enhance the décor of your home.

Size of table: The first thing to decide while buying a coffee table is its size. You can decide on it according to the room space available. A small coffee table will be better if you have less room space or live in a small apartment. But, if you have large rooms then you should prefer a big coffee table. The size of the coffee table also influences its price.

Shapes and styles: Coffee tables are available in a variety of shapes and styles. You can choose from a rectangular, square, round or oval coffee table. The style of your coffee table should be according to your home décor. If your interior has a traditional look, then you can choose a rectangular coffee table; and if your home décor is modern, then choose the style of table accordingly.

Material of coffee table: Coffee tables are available in different types of materials. You can go for entire wood table, table with a glass top, or one designed with a sheet of aluminum or steel. Choosing the one that goes with your home décor is always a good idea.

Functions: While buying a coffee table, you must consider other purposes that your coffee table can serve  it can be used to keep books, magazines, toys or decorative items. If you need some extra storage space, a coffee table with drawers is an ideal option.

Coffee table with wheels: Coffee tables with contemporary designs have wheels to facilitate moving them. If you need to move your table often especially during parties, gaming purposes or cleaning, then you should consider buying a table with wheels.

Intention of buying a coffee table: Another thing you can keep in mind while buying a coffee table is whether you plan to keep it for a long time or a short duration. If you are a student or are staying at some place for a year or two, then consider investing in a plywood table that is not too expensive. However, if you want a long lasting coffee table that you can use for years, buy one that is made of strong and durable material.

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