Portico Coffee Table

Ideally, you want to create a comfortable and functional setup where you can easily reach for your drinks, snacks, or reading materials while seated on the sofa. Aim for your coffee table to be level with or just slightly lower than your sofa seat. This ensures it fits into the room's layout, complementing the space effectively. A properly sized coffee table becomes a functional centerpiece, allowing easy access to place items without uncomfortable stretching or bending.

The color of your coffee table depends on your personal taste and the overall look you want to achieve in your living space. You could go for something that complements the existing color scheme or a statement piece that adds a pop of color.

When selecting a coffee table shape, ensure it's easy to reach all seating positions. Oval-shaped tables and triangle styles pair well with regular-sized sofas or modular sectionals. Square or round coffee tables are excellent choices for larger seating arrangements, as they can complement the scale of big sectionals or multiple seating pieces.

Using baskets or a tray can help keep items organized and create a cohesive look on your coffee table, especially if the coffee table is on the larger side. Mixing in items like books, decorative trays, candles, or plants can bring in the right amount of balance and visual interest to the space.

Keep your table dust-free with occasional polishing and clean up spills quickly with a clean, dry cloth to prevent them from seeping into the table's material and causing stains or warping. Use coasters to prevent those unsightly water rings and stains that can occur from beverages. Maintain the surface finish of your coffee table by being mindful of items like keys, metal ornaments, or abrasive materials that could scratch the surface. And, when decorating your coffee table, consider using soft, non-abrasive materials such as fabric coasters or felt pads under decorative objects to create a barrier between them and the surface.