vintage coffee tables

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT COFFEE TABLE
COFFEE TABLES ARE A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY LIVING
AREA. THEY CAN BE FUNCTIONAL AND PRACTICAL,
GIVING YOU THE SURFACE SPACE YOU NEED TO PUT YOUR
COFFEE, REST YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK AND STORE THE
REMOTE CONTROLS. BUT VINTAGE COFFEE TABLES CAN
ALSO BE LOVELY, DECORATIVE PIECES OF FURNITURE
AND USED TO PULL THE ROOM TOGETHER. If you want
to achieve the perfect proportions, start with
measuring up your room, seating and space. This
will help you with a few of the golden rules of
room planning and picking furniture. The ideal
space between a sofa or settee and edge of a
coffee table is approximately 12 to 18 inches.
They can vary in height, with a standard coffee
table being between 16 and 18 inches. Remember to
check the height of your seating, if your sofa
is higher, you may want a higher coffee table.
Choose any shape you like, but it should be at
least half the length of your sofa. This may all
seem like a lot to think about, but don't let it
stop you from picking a table you have fallen in
love with! Your space should make you feel
relaxed and comfortable when you use it, so if
you need a higher table to use a laptop at, just
go with what feels right for you.
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There's nothing stopping you from stepping away
from the traditional table when it comes to
choosing a coffee or occasional table. Think
vintage storage trunks or upholstered ottomans,
both can work particularly well in a room where
extra storage is required, and let's face it,
who doesn't need a bit of hidden storage! If
you're anything like my family, blankets and
extra cushions are often used on the sofas on
cold nights and need to have a space to be
cleared away. If you want to use them around the
room, choose smaller low side tables that can be
put together or used separately where they are
needed. Use vintage luggage or suitcases for
really low level storage or tables. You could
use trays on top of ottomans and footstool to
shake things up a bit and provide a bit of
layering throughout the room. Whatever furniture
you choose, be confident that you can use it!
Kernow Furniture is online store based near
Redruth, Cornwall. We hold a large selection of
furniture and decorative items. You can find many
eras and styles of antique, retro, and vintage
furniture, homeware and gifts. We offer fast
national delivery on all items. We welcome
viewings by appointment on 01209 316220.