The standard wooden coffee table is great, but I’ve recently been keen on departing from the norm. Because these particular pieces tend to be front and center in a living space, I’m of the mind to break away from convention and try one of the more unique options – things like marble, tile, slate or even leather. But there are two more options I’ve seriously been considering…
Option 1: It’s a no brainer that glass surfaces work well in small spaces. I’m sure you’ve heard the rumor, but this see-through material doesn’t take up any visual weight at all, giving the illusion of wide open space. My personal favorite feature of a glass coffee table though is that it allows your fabulous rug to be the star.
Option 2: But brass, on the other hand, steals the show. There’s no way for your eyes to avoid that big, round ornate beauty above, but frankly why would you want to? Brass is such a simple way of achieving the “lived in” and “worldly” look, all while sticking to a budget.
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I think if you go round you need to use two tables. One round table always seems to keep someone at a distance.
That’s a great point!
My friend snagged a gorgeous brass table similar to the one in your picture at Estate Specialist that I’d love to have. If I run across one at a reasonable price, it’s mine!
How fabulous! Good luck!! 🙂
We have 2 smaller glass coffee tables in our living room- I love the way they look when the rooms all together, but they are a beast to keep clean, especially with our furry roommates (kitties)
Good point…