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Round or Rectangular, Simple or Fancy? Choose a Coffee Table in Your Style

Round or Rectangular, Simple or Fancy? Choose a Coffee Table in Your Style

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Zara North

09/02/2018

A coffee table is more than just a piece of furniture. It's a true command centre! It's a companion to our sofa chats, coffee gossip, evenings with a favourite book, and working on a laptop. Luckily, it will fit even in the smallest living room, while accentuating its decor and character.

Create your home relaxation nook

A coffee table will transform a small corner in the living room into a true home relaxation zone. Let's sit comfortably on the sofa, reach for a mug of coffee, a magazine, or a tablet. Thanks to it, everything is at our fingertips.

A coffee table is a beautiful and practical element of living room furnishing.

It will certainly accommodate your favourite snacks or a plate of sandwiches. Place it next to the sofa or in the company of comfortable armchairs to enjoy comfortable relaxation with your loved ones. Create a place today where you can unwind after a hard day at work.

Are you a coffee lover?

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Coffee table or little table?

Are you wondering if the size of the coffee table matters? After all, its role is not to accompany us at family dinners, and a few cups of coffee will fit even on the smallest tabletop. So, what dimensions should we opt for?

First and foremost, the size of the coffee table should be matched to the size of the room it will be in. Let's remember that it should not dominate our living room, but merely be a functional accessory that, with its appearance, will highlight its arrangement.

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We also need to match it to the size of other furniture, so that the decor remains cohesive and harmonious. Let's also remember our needs. If we have a large circle of friends we like to entertain, let's go for a slightly larger model. We can also choose one with a double top. This is a clever solution – the table will take up the same amount of space, and we will gain additional surface area.

How to brew coffee?

Brewing coffee is a piece of cake, but brewing GOOD coffee... that's a different kettle of fish! Check out our guides on how to brew coffee and how to brew coffee without an espresso machine.
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Simplicity or elegance – which coffee table to choose?

A coffee table usually stands in the central point of the living room, so it's worth making sure it looks good. It should primarily appeal to our taste and harmonise with the room's decor. It can highlight the lightness of the arrangement, as well as accentuate its strong character.

Light tables made of transparent material will be an excellent complement to modern interiors. Wood and simple shapes, on the other hand, will work well in Nordic atmospheres. Do you prefer more decorative forms? You will certainly be delighted by the combination of natural stone and decorative elements, creating an elegant and Italian-style Terra table.

The beauty of furniture, of course, depends on the individual preferences of the owner, but when choosing it, it is worth sticking to a few basic rules. Futuristic models, such as those from the Kartell brand, are primarily suitable for modern interiors. A classic decor will be perfectly complemented by a coffee table with a simple form or a traditional low table.

The shape of the table is also important. In small living rooms, round models look much better. Rectangular low tables will work well in larger areas.

Style, size, and shape

These are the most important parameters we should pay attention to when choosing the right coffee table. Match its height to the sofa and armchairs, and the tabletop finish to the colours and atmosphere of the entire interior. Also, pay attention to the material it is made from: wooden will be warm and cosy, while one made of plastic will be modern and original.

The table is already there... time to brew coffee!

At FormAdore, we have a wide range of products for coffee lovers. You will find:

  1. Coffee machines – both pressure and filter ones.
  2. Coffee makers – including the most popular ones, such as French press.
  3. Moka pots - including beautiful Italian cafetières with timeless design.
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Zara North
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Zara North
restless soul that finds her balance in a kitchen. She loves cooking and exploring new cuisines and their flavours. She constantly redecorates her house, searching for new gadgets and accessories in order to upgrade her surroundings.