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It can be a tough decision…should you get a coffee table, a side table, an ottoman, or all three?
Your decision will vary depending on a variety of factors, most importantly your style and your budget. However, there are some important things to consider when you are trying to decide which furniture will work best in your space. Pros & cons of coffee tables
A coffee table is a key focal point of your living room. It helps to define your space and it provides you with functional space.
Coffee tables are available in an incredible range of materials, sizes, and shapes, and they can blend in with your other furnishings and decor or stand out as a design element. The table above is designed and built by Forge Design.
Pros of coffee tablesCreates a focal point in your room Adds useful, functional space Can be used to house decor Can be used as a footrest
Cons of coffee tablesGets in your way Taking up valuable floor space in smaller rooms Depending on the material it may require regular cleaning May stain or scratch
Pros & cons of ottomansAn ottoman can also act as a key focal point of your living room. Much like a coffee table, an ottoman will help to define your room and, depending on its design, it may provide you with functional space.
Ottomans are also available in a wide range of materials, sizes, and shapes, and they can blend in with your other furnishings and decor or stand out as a design element. The ottoman above is designed and built by Brentwood.
Pros of ottomansCreates a focal point in your room Adds functional space Adds storage space (some ottomans will open to reveal a storage compartment) Can be used as a footrest, and padded ottomans are more comfortable for your feet than wooden or glass coffee tables
Cons of ottomansGets in your way Taking up valuable floor space in smaller rooms Depending on the material it may require regular cleaning May stain or scratch
Pros & cons of side tablesSide tables help to define a living area. Traditionally placed on either side of a sofa or seating area, side tables are generally more functional than decorative — although there are some brands like Artage, (feature above) that achieve both form and function.
Pros of side tablesAdds functional space Provides suitable locations for lighting Frames a room Adds a decorative element to your space
Cons of side tablesGetting in your way Takes up valuable floor space in smaller rooms Depending on the material it may require regular cleaning May stain or scratch
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