The coffee table, practical and essential, is generally the piece of furniture located at the center of the living room. Investing in a designer coffee table is a great way to add character to your interior and have a piece of furniture that you won’t (almost) ever see in someone else’s home! Designer furniture has the advantage of being produced in smaller quantities than furniture made by major manufacturers. However, their price can sometimes be a barrier to purchase. To best integrate your designer coffee table into your living room, here are some tips to help you match your table with other furniture in your home, choose your coffee table, and decorate it to show it off!
Gufram coffee table here
How to adapt your coffee table to your interior?
One of the main criteria regarding the choice of your designer coffee table is the interior decoration of your living room. It would be a shame to have a pretty table that absolutely does not blend into the decor! To adapt your designer table to your living room furniture, choose materials and colors that go well with the rest of your interior. The most important thing is that the coffee table goes well with the sofa and the rug. Harmony is key!
Ferm Living coffee table here
How to choose your designer coffee table?
Dimensions: The size of your coffee table should be adapted according to the size of your room. Indeed, if the table is too large for the space you have, then your living room will look smaller than it actually is. As for the height of the table, the ideal is for it to be the same as your sofa. In stores, coffee tables generally have a height between 25 and 40 cm.
Material: The manufacturing material should be chosen according to the style you want. A wooden table will be perfect for Scandinavian decor, a metal table for an industrial style, and for small spaces, a glass table will seem less imposing than a table made of a material that is not transparent.
Shape: Coffee tables generally have a round or rectangular shape. Round tables are more suitable for large spaces, when they are surrounded by several armchairs and sofas. Rectangular tables are ideal if you only have one sofa, two sofas facing each other, or a sectional sofa.
You now have all the keys to choose your coffee table!
How to decorate your designer coffee table?
Add some greenery: To give your living room a natural touch, buy a plant or a vase in which to put a bouquet of flowers. If plant care isn't your thing, you can always buy artificial ones!
Arrange a few candles: Candles are ideal for creating a dim and intimate atmosphere in your living room. You can play with styles, colors, and scents!
Place a decorative tray: A decorative tray, regardless of its shape or material, will add a nice touch of decor to your interior. Furthermore, you can place a few small everyday items on it.
Set up a lamp: A small decorative lamp placed on the table will diffuse a warm atmosphere in your living room.
You now know how to choose your designer table and show it off in your living room! Here is a small selection of designer coffee tables, available on the The Woods Gallery website, or directly in our Parisian boutique at 17 rue André del Sarte (18th arrondissement).
