Choosing a coffee table. Advantages and disadvantages of each material. Which table should you choose for your interior? Do you need shelves and drawers on a coffee table? Photo ideas for inspiration: transforming table. We make a coffee table with our own hands.
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Choosing a coffee table
Even the fact that this is a fairly small piece of furniture requires special care when choosing it.
- The first thing you need to pay attention to is the material from which the table is made.
- Functional features are also of particular importance, for example, is there room for additional space to store some things.
- Some models have additional shelves where you can put newspapers, magazines or CDs.
- But initially you need to clearly decide what functions the coffee table will perform in your living space.
Sometimes it’s easier to just find a photo of the coffee table that is closest to you, and then you will understand exactly what you want to buy.
What can a table be made from?
From an old barrel, if you cut it in half and connect the convex parts. Then one part will serve as legs, and the table top is attached to the second. The barrel is sanded and painted or varnished.
From old suitcases. Plywood is attached to the bottom of the suitcase, and carved legs are screwed to it. The suitcase acts as a table top. If you cover it with white paint and apply a design, then it will be nice to have a tea party on such a table in the yard or garden. This table has storage space.
From pallets or trays. They are assembled in the form of a table and processed with sandpaper. Then they are opened with varnish. This stool has space for storing items.
From car tires. They are covered with twine and a tabletop is attached to the top.There are a lot of options for making coffee tables, and the main thing is to find your own style so that the interior is transformed with a new piece of furniture, and it is used functionally.
Which material to choose
Today there is a huge variety of stores where you can find any type of furniture. There is a variety of coffee tables or bedside models that can be made from a variety of materials.
They may differ in both height and width. Their frame can also be made of any materials. Therefore, making a choice is quite difficult.
Matryoshka for tea and other things
The similarity of a children's toy is already sold as a coffee table for the whole family. They are almost the same shape as the "P".
You will be pulling tables small or small out of the open space. And take them around the rooms or place them in a cascade next to each other. And guests can be assigned a table. Choose three or four tables in one package.
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Types of coffee tables
Wooden models are considered the most popular. They fit perfectly into almost any interior style, so without hesitation you can make a choice in favor of just such a material.
The main thing is to choose a beautiful color that will fit perfectly with the entire interior. This is the only disadvantage of such furniture - it is quite expensive and not everyone can afford it.
The original glass coffee table is perfect for modern loft styles, creating lightness and airiness in the space.
It is best to choose models in which the frame is made of a solid base, in the form of metal or wood, and glass is the decor. Such models add minimalism to the interior. Also, the cost of such models is quite high, since the manufacturing process of such furniture is quite complex.
Original design ideas
Photos of unusual design solutions.
Made from epoxy resin
They look extremely unusual and modern and are distinguished by absolutely any color palette. The river coffee table has a variety of designs; for example, epoxy can follow the curves and depressions of the structure or flow smoothly from the tabletop, which will especially appeal to those who value originality.
Forged
Fully metal products with forged ornate patterns will undoubtedly fill the decor with royal chic and luxury.
Decoupage
Using this technique, it is possible to add character and exclusivity to the design, the main thing is that such decor is harmoniously combined with the surrounding interior elements.
From slab
Tabletops made from solid sawn wood or driftwood with a live edge always look very authentic. For even greater expressiveness of the noble color and elite wood texture, the surface is often coated with varnish or wax.
With marble top
A natural marble countertop, which has a unique natural cut pattern and a unique color palette, becomes an accent interior detail that captivates with its appearance.
Soft
Fabric or leather upholstery gives the structure solidity, elegance and makes it a stylish and expensive element of the decor. However, these models of ottomans require more careful care.
On one leg
A table with one leg looks very stylish and becomes an elegant design decoration that saves usable space.
The photo shows a living room and a coffee table with a glass base on one leg.
Mirror
Fills the room with truly elegant, chic and slightly pretentious notes, depriving it of the need for additional accessories.
Backlit
Multi-colored orange, yellow, blue, pink or other LED lighting around the perimeter of the glass tabletop allows you to create an original model with an infinity effect.
With patina
Due to patination, the product is noticeably transformed and acquires a more mysterious, unique and highly decorative retro look.
With bar
It is an elegant, both stationary and mobile interior element, allowing you to add a fashionable accessory to the room, in which you can place collectible expensive drinks.
Wicker
These artificial rattan or natural fiber models are lightweight, environmentally friendly and are in great demand in the design of various rooms.
With drawings and patterns
Tabletops with sandblasted designs, painting or photo printing have a very expressive and impressive appearance that adds brightness to the environment.
From pallets
Ordinary utility pallets, if properly designed, can easily turn into an unusual designer product.
Advantages of glass coffee tables
In the manufacturing process, related materials are used, which are offered in a huge variety. In the catalog of coffee tables you can find a large assortment of models created from glass and make the right choice.
First of all, such models allow you to visually increase the space. This is especially important for small spaces. Also, these types of coffee tables are unpretentious in use and maintenance.
They are also safe, as special tempered glass is used in their production. If necessary, you can choose models that have a matte finish to match any color. This will allow you to create a piece of furniture that will become a highlight in the living space and decorate it.
Photos in the interior of the rooms
With the right choice of product, it can harmoniously fit into any room.
To the living room
For the hall, more practical and not too miniature designs are most often used, with placement next to the sofa or armchairs. In addition, with the help of a narrow long model, you can visually zone the space in the studio or kitchen-living room.
The photo shows a wooden coffee table located next to the sofa in the living room interior.
To the bedroom
A separate or bedside coffee table in the bedroom can be small and not too high and have a design that preferably depends on the overall design.
To the office
In a home office, most often there are side tables made of valuable wood or MDF, metal, glass, as well as compact folding structures or products with a newspaper rack on wheels.
Hallway
In this room, coffee tables are mainly decorative rather than functional. Quite often, narrow and tall structures are chosen for the hallway, on which a stylish vase, sculpture or other small things can easily be placed.
Balcony
Miniature or side tables of medium height and made of natural wood, metal or stone materials are perfect for decorating a loggia. Quite interesting models with a built-in lamp that will allow you to comfortably spend time reading a book or working on a laptop would also be appropriate.
Metal transformable coffee table
Especially today you can find many models of tables made of metal structures. They are perfect for modern styles and make the living space more comfortable and cozy.
Metal structures are quite complex to process, so such tables are also very expensive. But the main thing is that you can find transformer models that can be used not only as a coffee table, but also as a full-fledged dining place.
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Such models are incredibly durable and are not subject to any deformation. The main advantages of such models include durability, reliability and creativity.
Shapes and sizes
If we talk about the shape of the product, the defining element is the tabletop. There are many options:
- round;
- square;
- rectangular;
- oval;
- triangular;
- five- or six-sided;
- fantasy configuration.
Models with sharp corners are recommended to be installed near a wall, at the maximum distance from areas of busy household traffic. When it comes to choosing the perfect coffee table, safety should be a determining factor in families with small children.
As for the size, it is influenced by the area of the room. A large surface will clutter a room of modest size. Conversely, a model that is too miniature can “get lost” in a spacious living room.
Standard parameters of a coffee table:
- height ranges from 40 to 50 cm;
- length is 120 cm;
- width about 60 cm.
These values are advisory in nature and are subject to change in different directions.
There are rules that will tell you which size will be optimal when combined with a sofa.
- The height of the table always matches the level of the seat.
- With the maximum length of the product, there should be free access to the sofa on each side.
How to choose for the interior
If you want to create a beautiful and cozy living-dining room, then using modern furniture would be an excellent solution. For example, a coffee-dining table will significantly save space in the room and will fit perfectly into any interior.
If you decide to create a living room in a classic style, then it is best to choose wooden models. Coffee tables in this style look just right.
The tables can have a bright palette of bases, which will allow them to be easily combined with other pieces of furniture in the interior. For such a style as modern, any type of tables can be suitable, the main thing here is the flight of your imagination. The main thing is that the main condition is that the interior should be smooth and concise.
Choose a table and don’t miss
If you gasp at the beauty of an Italian masterpiece, don’t forget to look at the price tag and remember the contents of your wallet. Copies from Southeast Asia, naturally, fade somewhat in comparison with Apennine products.
A table from China will also last you a long time, because not all consumer goods are bad. And furniture in most Russian families is purchased once and for life. In Europe, it is temporary and consumable.
