Coffee Tables Model Designs

Choosing a coffee table can be maddening. Prices can be so distorted as to be laughable. When you do find a table at a great price it is too often of poor quality. The low console table has been a feature of lounge furniture for many years, and the practical nature of this classic design cannot be denied, but in today's fashions, not just any low console will do. You want a table that coordinates well with your decor, that makes a statement worthy of the center of the room, and that will hold up to the abuse of daily use.

The primary purpose of a coffee table is to provide space for magazines or books, to provide a space to set drinks and to provide a 'workspace' in the center of the lounge. These practical considerations are what have made this table a staple furniture item in houses across the world. You need a table that will clean easily if there are spills, help keep your lounge organized, wear well and not get spots or rings from liquids and not be easily scratched or dented - in short you want it to last. But you also want it to look great.

You put a lot of thought into your lounge - choosing and arranging the furniture carefully to give maximum comfort and functionality for your family while still looking great for company. Although you want your coffee table to be practical and sturdy you want it to mesh well with your existing pieces and to carry forward the design aesthetic of the room. Luckily modern designers have rediscovered the joy of the console table and are creating a host of tables that combine practicality with cutting edge design. Now all you have to think about is how big you want the table to be and exactly where you will place it.

In years past you would have had to choose between a practical and sturdy coffee table and a design showpiece that would look great in the room but be unable to withstand the rigorous of daily living. Thanks to a host of modern designers this is no longer necessary. Now you can have practical durability and sleek design sensibility all in the same table. No more need for compromise.

A coffee table is a vital piece when located within a living room, den, or family room setting. It is the playing field, the surface across which all interaction takes place. They tend to stand out, dominating an environment, while also defining it. Seating, entertainment settings, and all other aspects of the room must by nature fit in around this central piece, and so it is important that you choose wisely when making a selection.

The first thing you should consider is the size of the space relative to the size of the table. You want to ensure that wherever you put the piece, there is plenty of room to make your way around it. On the other hand, if you surround the table with couches, you don't want the seats to be so far apart that people have to shout at one another to communicate.

Leaving about two to feat of walking space around a coffee table is generally a good rule of thumb. That ensures that you have plenty of room for the environment to flow naturally, while not isolating the piece in the center of a void.

Another consideration is whether you want a round, square, or rectangular piece for the room. Round tables generally take up less space, since they don't have corners. They also flow better with soft rooms, consisting of a lot of oval shaped pieces. This is often associated with more classical designs.

The strategic benefit of a square or rectangular table is that it can be butted into a corner to create space. However this often results in the focus of the room butting into dead space, and so should often be avoided. Instead use square and rectangular cocktail tables to flow naturally with straight lines and boxy contemporary pieces.

Finding the perfect coffee table should be a process. You shouldn't necessarily jump into anything, but should instead take your time and weigh your options.