HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST COFFEE TABLE FOR YOUR LIVING ROOM?

1. HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST COFFEE TABLE FOR YOUR LIVING ROOM? Sofas get the lion's share of attention when choosing living room furnishings. But if you ask any designer, they'll probably attest to giving the same importance to your marble coffee table. A coffee table, after all, gives you the chance to introduce a different texture, form, and mood to your room. And unlike a sofa, comfort is not a consideration at all! So, what factors are important to consider while choosing a coffee table? We solicited the advice of a group of coffee table experts for their inside information. Here, they provide answers to some of the most often asked questions about choosing a coffee table and offer purchasing advice. What Shape Coffee Table Suits My Space Best? If a more difficult situation ever arises? It can be difficult to decide between square, rectangular, round, oval, and biomorphic-shaped coffee tables. According to Tod Donobedian, from San Francisco, "My first consideration is always the design of the living room." Tod has chosen to use a round marble coffee table on top of a circular rug to break up the linearity in a current project where the homeowner's living room is a perfect square. He says, "I prefer to do forms within shapes. “I’d be tempted to utilize an oval form if it were a rectangle room," the speaker said. You might want to think about the contour as well. Functions A coffee table is so much more than just a place to put your morning coffee when you stop to think about it. Tod Donobedian adds, "Since I like to recline, I had to make sure that the black marble coffee table I choose for myself is solid enough to put my feet on it while watching a movie." Make a note of all the purposes for which your coffee table will be used. Will it serve as a regular game night battlefield?