Coffee Tables Buying Guide

When buying a coffee table choosing the right shape to match your room decor is very important. The most popular are rectangular-shaped coffee tables. Coffee tables usually come in these shapes:

• Square coffee tables - fit in a smaller or square-like seating arrangement;
• Rectangular coffee tables - pair well with longer couches;
• Round coffee tables - function with shorter sofas and more condensed seating arrangements;
• Oval coffee tables - work well with a longer sofa;
• Cube coffee tables - offer a top and a bottom shelf ideal for additional open storage;

Coffee tables can be made of a wide variety of materials, but the most common are wood or oak coffee tables, these tend to be more durable and robust. Other materials to check before you buy are:

• Wood coffee tables
• Oak coffee tables
• Metal coffee tables
• Glass top coffee tables
• Mirrored coffee tables
• Marble coffee tables
• Pine coffee tables
• Iron coffee tables
• Walnut coffee tables

Coffee tables usually have one of the following finishes:

• Natural wood coffee tables
• Reclaimed wood coffee tables
• Painted coffee tables
• Washed coffee tables
• Stained coffee tables
• Mirrored coffee tables
• Glazed coffee tables
• High Gloss coffee tables
• Shaped coffee tables
• Concrete effect coffee tables
• Weathered coffee tables

Coffee tables come in a range of sizes from small to medium to large. They are also narrow and wide.

• Small Coffee Tables are ideal for smaller living spaces
• Medium Coffee Tables are great to create a focal point in your living room
• Large Coffee Tables are very practical and ideal to place your cup of tea or to store your board games

Coffee tables additional considerations are:

• Maintenance - Dust with a dry cloth and don't polish;
• Storage - Storage coffee tables offer hidden storage and are ideal for tidying things away;
• Country of origin - There are several coffee tables countries and regions of origin including italian, french, scandinavian and more;
• Garden coffee tables are the perfect addition to a contemporary garden.

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