A Guide To Pick The Right Tables For Your Living Room
You might think that the ambience of your living room will be decided by the seating arrangement you create, but a very important factor to also consider when decorating a living or dining area is the tables used. There are 3 main kinds of tables used in living area – Dining tables, Coffee or Centre tables and Console tables that flank the sides of your seating arrangement. The size, colour, material and design of each of these tables will play a crucial role in setting the proportion, scale and balance in any well designed room. Let us take a look at how you can buy the right table for the right area, hence creating a harmonious look for your living area.
1. Centre Table
A centre table or coffee table is no longer a utilitarian piece of furniture; it is very important to add grace, elegance and proportion to any living room as well. The right centre table furniture will complement not only the design of the room, but set a scale to the seating space as well. As a thumb rule, always choose a centre table that is no more than 2/3rd the size of the seating area. For this, take dimensions carefully and then set out to choose the right centre table. You have many options today; wood centre tables are solid and become the perfect focal point by forming the anchor in overwhelmingly larger living rooms. A mango wood coffee table is a perfect choice. Glass top centre tables with a wooden base or a metal base work beautifully in smaller space, because they create the illusion of more space. Make sure that the centre table you choose also is of the right shape – rectangular centre tables work very well in larger rooms, while a round centre table is more suited to a smaller room so that the shapes can contrast beautifully and create the illusion of more open space.
2. Dining Table
The dining table is functional and also adds an aesthetical element to a living room where a specified dining room is not provided. If you have an elongated living area, expertly dissect the area in to the two functions – living and dining. Based on the amount of space you have, you can choose either a solid wood or glass top table. A sheesham wood table works beautifully in larger areas, with comfortable chairs that have a cushioned backrest. If you have a much smaller space and cannot possible add a wood table without making the area look cluttered, go for a sleek design in glass that seats 4 and takes lesser space. Do not forget to consider the existing theme of the living area when it comes to scale and colours.
3. Corner Tables
A console table adds the final touch to an elegantly designed living room. Ensure that the table is nor wider than the sofa or seating arrangement it flanks, or it will interfere with the symmetry and harmony of the room. Give special attention to the shape and design, and let the console tables follow on the same lines as the coffee table when it comes to colour and polish. The l of the console table must be the same or slightly lower than the sofa. Also, if you have dearth of space, glass top console tables with an elegant wrought iron or metal base make for an excellent option. Use these tables to put up lamps, decorative and photo albums to add a personal touch to the room.
Create a harmonious look by correct combination of centre table, dining table or coffee table for your living and dining room.
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