How to Choose Coffee Table Sets

Coffee tables have been around for centuries. Although they have changed with the times, it's a given that most living rooms look better with a coffee table set. Most sets come with a coffee table and end tables. How do you choose the right coffee table set for your living room? Consider some different factors before you buy a set for your living area. Does this Spark an idea?

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Consider the size of your living room and the other furniture pieces in the room. If your room and furniture are small, you won't want a large coffee table set. A large set would overwhelm the room. If your living room is large, you will probably want a large coffee table set so it is proportionate to the rest of the room.

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Pick the area in your living room where you plan to put the coffee and end tables. This will help you decide which shape coffee table set to buy. You can generally buy oval, round, square or rectangular coffee tables.

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Compare the style of your other living room furniture with the coffee table set you are considering. If your living room dcor is more traditional, choose a coffee table set made of wood. If your living room has a more contemporary scheme, choose a metal coffee table with a glass top.

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Think about the different uses your coffee table will serve. If you plan to store many books or magazines on your coffee table, consider a coffee table with shelves underneath. If the plan is to mainly serve beverages or refreshments on the coffee table, consider a taller coffee table that will be easily accessible to guests.

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Look at the different edges on coffee tables you are considering. For safety, if you have children or pets, you want a coffee table with rounded edges. This is especially important on coffee tables with glass tops.