coffee table advice
special morning
6 years ago
I think I'd like to change our coffee table to something more in keeping with the room. This is our 'snug' sitting room, so not too formal. But I don't want a soft topped thing as the kids like to draw and write at it.
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What do you think? Any other room ideas?
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nymum
6 years agospecial morning
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Comments (2)Hi. I think your best bet is to lay them out on the floor using masking tape. You would normally allow around 45 cm leg room around a table which should allow you to put drinks down. That should also be enough room for the kids kneeling on the floor?! Also consider how the table shapes sit against the fire. The only thing I would say I should I might consider a round mirror over the fire to break up the lines :( Lovely room...See MoreLiving room layout
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6 years agoTerrible photo but we have a trunk table and all the colouring books and pens as well as board games etc go in when not in use. I think something similar would look lovely in your room and be practical too?
minnie101
6 years agoIt's a nice room. I would say a glass table but I'm not sure it's the most practical for kids drawing. Maybe a painted table with an oak top? There's a couple on the link. Re other changes I'm not sure re the art to the right of the sideboard. I'd probably add a plant on the floor to the right of the chair. I might also look at cushions with a slightly stronger colour and pattern. This one could be teamed with a smaller rectangular blush one. Do you also have room for a mirror anywhere to bounce a bit more light?
https://www.cotswoldco.com/living-room-furniture/coffee-tables/
special morning
6 years agoThank you, I like your suggestions.
In terms of glass - the kids can always rest on a book! Do you mean like these ones :
minnie101
6 years agospecial morning
6 years agoThanks I will have a look at round ones too, but do you think this would work?
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