Your dream living room awaits at Rowes Furniture. As Toowoomba’s trusted family-owned furniture store since 1892, we supply families across the Darling Downs region with everything they need for a fun, functional and inviting living space. We pride ourselves on fantastic customer service and great prices, going above and beyond to help you complete every room in your house. One of the centre pieces at the heart of the home is the coffee table, perfectly positioned in front of the sofa or lounge to bring the living room together and add stylish functionality to the space. Let’s take a closer look at how to choose the right coffee table for your living room.
1. Pick Your Shape
The first step in finding your perfect coffee table in Toowoomba is to consider your preferred shape. Think about the space you want to fill, and then which shape, round or rectangular, would fit the living room without being too much or too little. A pro tip? The pieces surrounding the coffee table, such as the lounge and recliner chairs, should influence the shape you choose.
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Square coffee tables nestle nicely into the L of a sectional lounge.
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Round coffee tables work well when there’s a sofa and separate chairs, because they soften the lines and are easy to get around.
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Nesting coffee tables pairs two together for increased surface area and dynamic style.
2. Determine The Best Size
Remember, proportion is key. To figure out the ideal height and width of your coffee table, first confirm your sofa or lounge dimensions. They need to complement each other with adequate space to set your coffee, play games and display homewares.
A few rules of thumb to keep in mind for sizing a coffee table in Toowoomba:
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The longer your lounge, the longer the coffee table for optimal balance.
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For coffee table height, keep it between 8cm below and 2.5cm above the sofa seat.
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Place the coffee table 35cm away from the sofa to ensure enough space to walk around it.
3. Find Your Favourite Material
Last but not least, it’s time to choose the best material for your new coffee table in Toowoomba. Whether you want something with added storage or room to put your feet up, you can find a style with the right shape and size for the space.
Some of the most popular Australian coffee table materials include:
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Wood, thanks to its natural warmth and texture
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Metal, which is durable and available in a variety of finishes
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Stone, offering a simple and modern look for both indoor and outdoor use
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Glass, adding an open, airy feel, especially in smaller spaces
Find Your Perfect Coffee Table at Rowes Furniture in Toowoomba
We hope you find our tips for choosing a coffee table helpful. If you’re in the market for a new addition to your living room, please visit us at Rowes Furniture on Russell Street in Toowoomba. We would be happy to show you all our living room styles at our dedicated showroom, so you can find the perfect coffee table to complete your space. Browse all furniture and get in touch with any questions for our furniture specialists.