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A coffee table is a low table used for serving coffee and other beverages. It is usually placed near a sofa or chairs in the living room. The coffee table can be referred to as a cocktail table. It is also used to put snacks on, for playing board games and for placing books on. You can also make it the focal point of a room by using it as a centre piece and placing ornaments or a vase on it. Some coffee tables also include shelves or cabinets for storing magazines and books. Coffee tables are available in several designs and models and prices vary accordingly.
Depending on what you are looking for, there are many different types of stand-alone coffee tables available at furniture stores. These can be modern, contemporary, traditional, transitional or in a mission style.
Traditional style coffee tables are usually made of oak, mahogany and furniture grade timber. Ornate carvings and a dark stain finish give a coffee table an antique look. Traditional furniture is classic and timeless and with good care it can last for a lifetime. Transitional coffee tables combine modern and traditional designs for a unique, eclectic look.
Contemporary style coffee tables have straight or curved lines with very little or no embellishments and impart a clean look. This type of furniture looks best when constructed out of wood in neutral or muted shades. Distinct edges and angular design, with some amount of asymmetry, characterize these types of coffee tables.
Modern coffee tables are more geometric in shape with shiny, glossy and metallic highlights. A mix of textures and splashes of colour incorporated into the design make these coffee tables look unique and stylish.
Mission style coffee tables are heavy and plain looking. The parallel slats allow light to circulate. The surfaces of such coffee tables are often covered with a sheet of transparent glass and the tables often have a shelf underneath for keeping books and magazines.
You can also design your own coffee table to meet your needs and creativity. A lot of self-help furniture books as well as programmes are available with superb instructions for making unique, personalized coffee tables.
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