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Scale is an important consideration these days, as larger living room furniture can dwarf older tables. When looking at coffee tables you want to look for one that won't look lost in the room, overshadowed by other furnishings. Conversely, you don't want one that takes over the room either. As you measure your room and furnishings, remember that the coffee table will be about 18" away from your sofa, love seats and chairs. It needs room to breathe and it needs room for you and your guests to move around it without it getting in the way. Most tables are 16" to 18" high, but some contemporary designs can be lower, so you want to factor that in if shopping for a modern style. Ideally, your table should be one to two inches lower than the height of the seat of your furniture. As far as length, it should be about two-thirds the length of your sofa. If you have an 8' sofa, for instance, your coffee table should be a little more than 5' in length.

Size up your area. Where are you going to put your coffee table furniture? Do your sofas allow you enough space to put your table in the middle? Of what size should the coffee table be? It is better that you measure the space that you can accommodate for your table, and then make the decision at the store.

Lift Top Coffee Tables - this is like an additional piece of material on the existing tables. The basic concept behind their unique design is the utility of the additional piece. The top of the table is detachable and can be lowered or raised according to the required adjustments. These tables are used mainly for the purpose of eating in front of the TV or using laptops. They make it easier for you to access the contents on the table without making any extra effort.