Lift-Top Coffee Tables
A perfect addition to an apartment or any home with fewer square feet is a functional lift-top coffee table for the living room. They feature a mechanism that allows the top of the table to rise on metal hinges. Why is this handy?
For one thing, if you find that your dining table takes up too much space, you can use the lift-top as a dining surfaced while raised. You can also get rid of a bulky desk and use the lift-top for your laptop & workspace. And, of course, you can use it as a regular coffee table when the top is lowered. Some lift top coffee tables even have extra storage space when lifted, so you can use it to store any excess items.
Take a look at the following lift top coffee tables – you’ll be sure to find one within your budget and design style preference.
Jofran Wood Lift-Top Coffee Table in Oak
One thing you always have to check for with lift-tops is safety locks. There shouldn’t be any chance of the top falling down after you lift it.
Jofran 401 Series Rectangular Wood Lift-Top CoffeeTable in Albion Oak
Solid hardwood is the best choice for a lift-top coffee table, because it’s durable, but light enough to be lifted – unlike glass or metal.
Jofran 363 Series Rectangular Wood Lift-Top Coffee Table in Lewis Glazed Cherry
There are some coffee tables out there that feature multi-position lift-tops, giving you lots of lifting options.
Klaussner Furniture Metro Pie Shape Lift Top Coffee Table
Pie shaped lift-tops are ideal for filling a corner space, or they can even look great as a centerpiece.
Magnussen Darien Pie Shaped Lift-top Cocktail Table
Look for features like rolling casters if you want the freedom to roll your lift-top coffee table around the room into different places.
Magnussen Darien Rectangular Lift-top Cocktail Table
If you’re really interested in a coffee table with lots of storage space, as well as a lift-top, a table with drawers and racks built into the base.
Modern, convenient, and practical, a high quality lift-top coffee table will compliment any living space – big or small.
Entertaining with Coffee Tables
When you’re having guests over for a few drinks or appetizers, the communal spot to gather round is usually the coffee table. Since it’s generally surrounded by seating, people like to relax and put their drinks or food on the coffee table in front of them. Selecting the ideal coffee table for entertaining isn’t difficult – as long as you know the tips to choosing a table that’s right for your living space.
The normal coffee table height is somewhere between 16 – 18 inches. If you want to entertain often, you might want your coffee table have some more height so your visitors can easily rest down their drinks – somewhere around 20 inches or maybe more.
A well-known guideline is that your coffee table should be similar height, or about 1 – 2 inches below the seat height of your couch. The model length of your coffee table should be around two-thirds the length of your sofa.
The following coffee tables are larger in size and/or height – perfect for entertaining!
The Stanley Furniture American Modern Birch Octagonal Cocktail Table in Merlot has put an urban spin on traditional style, which would suit a transitional room well.
Somerton’s Wood Blend Oval Cocktail Table is very retro contemporary, with its rounded edges and polished wood grain finish.
The Zacara Cielo Rectangular 2 Drawer Cocktail Table from Lexington has extra height and storage drawers for those muted, modern living spaces.
With its wood grain legs, the Global Furniture USA 498 Black Coffee Table almost has a rustic style, but the sleek black glass top gives it an updated look.
The Homelegance Daffodil Cherry Rectangular Coffee Table gives off a casual, classic look with its warm cherry veneers and lower storage area for books or home décor.
If you’re planning on having a party with lots of guests, decorating your coffee table shouldn’t be your priority, since you’ll need plenty of table space. However, if your plan is to have a few friends come by, having a decorated coffee table can really make it a focal point. The following are some unique table-topping ideas:
Forget placing those free coasters you got from the local bar on your coffee table – look around on the Internet and find a unique set of vintage coasters. Scatter them around the table or stack them, depending on the look you’re going for.
Find an old scarf or pillow sham with a colourful pattern and place it in the center of your coffee table to add visual interest.
If you have an interesting-looking bottle in your recycling bin, why not fill it with water and stick a few of your favourite flowers in it? Place your homemade vase somewhere other than the center to break the cliché
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