Living Room Tables - Your Choices Are Many

While a lot of homeowners think long and hard about the style, color and fabric of their upholstered furnishings, selecting tables can be an afterthought. Yet, the right table, or should we say tables, can make or break a room. There are an endless variety of living room tables to choose from, not only in terms of styles, finishes and sizes, but also in terms of types of tables. Not all living room tables are created equal and knowing the difference between them can help you select the right mix for your home. Let's take a look at the different tables and their uses: Coffee table. Once referred to as a cocktail table, it is a fairly recent addition to the living room, yet it has become indispensable. Often, if space or funds are limited it is the first and often only table a room needs. Coffee tables are traditionally large and low, not more than 2" above the top of your sofa cushions. It is usually placed either in front of or between upholstered pieces.
Console tables don't seem to get the respect they deserve. They are one of the specialty tables you'll find in homes everywhere, but few people really know what they are or what their purpose is. Often they simply mistake them for another tall table in the home, the sofa table. This isn't too surprising, since most console tables are rectangular in shape, though half-oval and semicircle console tables are also popular. Basically, it's any table that is long and narrow and which can easily fit in the living room, but also works equally well in a narrow room, hallway or entryway. That's really where these tables found their niche - in a hallway or foyer. They are a great place to establish the tone of the home. For example, you can use the table to show off the latest family photos, showing visitors how much family means to you. Or you can have a few pieces from your collection of fine antiques. They also allow you to keep certain items handy, such as your pair of leather gloves, at the ready on a cold winter day and easy to find.
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