I’ve written about side and end tables, however. Of course, coffee and end table pairings is a different post. In other words, I wouldn’t do the same style coffee table and end table. The coffee table needs to coordinate with all other pieces in the room without being a matched set. However, another aspect is the visual weight of the table. You can scale proportionately if you have a smaller or larger sofa. Well, my rule of thumb is that a rectangular coffee table should be from about 1/2 to 2/3 the length of the sofa.įor an 84″ sofa, I usually do a coffee table of about 48″-50″ long and 24″-30″ deep. What are some other rules for coffee tables?Ĭoffee tables should sit about a foot from the sofa. However, don’t worry if your table is taller than 17″ because most tables in the marketplace are at least 18″. They can be from 20″ – 24″ or tea table height. One exception would be if one is doing two small tables that are close together. It depends on the style, but generally from about 14″-17″ high. And, that begins with the height of the table.ĩ5% of the time, I prefer a relatively low coffee table. Some are more formal than others, but most aren’t super-formal.Īnother thing I look for in a coffee table is proportion. It’s only $59, and I think will be exceedingly useful to avoid costly mistakes.īut, how do I know which coffee tables look good with which sofas?įirst of all, I prefer coffee tables with simple lines. However, I’m still struggling with sizes, styles, and proportions.įirst of all, I recommend that everyone who’s embarking on purchasing home furnishings get my 333 Hard to Find Rules & Tips You Need to Know Guide. I also love the 12 step decorating plan post. Oh, and I got a little template to trace the approximate sizes of the furniture. I bought some graph paper and one of those architect’s scales to get it as close as possible to what it is. You would think something seemingly as easy as choosing a coffee table to go with a sofa would be easy-peasy.
Who knew that this decorating your home thing was so difficult? Oh, I know.
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