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Coffee table- what would you get?

2 years ago

Hiya, what coffee type would you get for this room please? The rug is going to be stone grey. Pic is below. Tv unit is probably going to be a dark walnut. Considering a white marble oval table, or a rectangle ottoman type or even a rectangle glass table - all with legs. Any help much appreciated in terms of style, shape and colour! Thank you

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Wendy Law
Original Author

2 years ago

That’s super helpful Minnie thank you! So is the idea that I try to pick up the yellow marble from the fireplace by adding the brass accessories ie gold/brass coffee table legs, brass light and brass mirror? I do like the coffee table - I was concerned initially that the white marble would not go with the fireplace but perhaps it will..!

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PRO
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2 years ago
Hi Wendy, thank you for posting! I would suggest you get a rectangular coffee table in order to get the feeling it is 'linked' to your sofa as it has a l-shape. In terms of colours, I would suggest you take inspiration from your beautiful fireplace so you get a more coherent feel.
Wendy Law
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks! Do you suggest an ottoman type table? Perhaps in a warm yellow colour as per the fireplace? Just concerned it won’t go with the sofa. FYI the rug is cream I’ll post another pic!
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Wendy Law
Original Author
2 years ago
Second pic
PRO
User
2 years ago
Beautiful carpet!

I'm not a big fan of ottoman type table, but everything really depends on the use you want to do of it, if you need more storage then this could be an option.

I have searched for a yellow marble type of coffee table as I really love your fireplace, the below pic is just for reference, we could work together and look for the most appropriate coffee table.
PRO
User
2 years ago
this is another option, but still keeping a rectangular shape and yellow marble as base for your coffee table.
Wendy Law
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks; just wondering if a wooden coffee table and tv unit would also work? Either a dark wood to match the floor of a maple light set?
Wendy Law
Original Author
2 years ago
It’s just that I’m not loving the yellow marble even on the fireplace to begin with so it’s a personal preference! Haha
PRO
User
2 years ago
Of course, no problem. It's your home after all.

It could work, I suggest you buy the same material or at least colour, to have a coherent feeling overall. you could spice up your room with some elegant decor items and colourful pillows on the sofa
Wendy Law
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks! I am thinking some cabinets, tv unit, coffee table at the very least and even some side tables. Noted that the colour shd match - is it ok if it’s a lighter wood? Concerned if they are all the same dark wood (same as the floor) then the room will look too dark!
Wendy Law
Original Author
2 years ago
Will it look odd if I buy more modern/contemporary style as the room and ceiling and bay windows etc are all so Victorian?
PRO
User
2 years ago
The reason why I went on suggesting a bright coffee table is to give your living room a bit of light and colour. don't forget to consider that your sofa, floor and doors are dark, so adding dark furniture could end up having a darker room. Also, are you considering painting the walls? I would keep them white and removing the grey part under the dado rail.

I feel that modern furniture are ok on Victorian interiors, I suggest you choose simple lines and not to many details.
Wendy Law
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you! What colour would you suggest having instead of the grey on the walls? Also, am warming to the idea of the yellow marble table now, but concerned about the other pieces I mentioned (eg low cabinet in alcoves, tv unit) - would these need to be yellow marble too?? What material could I go for here?
Wendy Law
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you! I’ll check it out!
minnie101
2 years ago
What about something like this for the coffee and side table? (coffee 1st pic, side 2nd)

You could then go for a walnut and white (or maybe brass legs etc) for tv unit. Repeat the brass to pick up the marble colour for a mirror over the fire, floor lamp or

drinks trolley etc

The wall colour seems to work well, maybe pick up the blue and ochre from the tiles for art, cushions etc
minnie101
2 years ago
Yes i would pick up the ”yellow” with brass or ochre for cushions etc. i think the table will work, i must admit i cant actually see the marbling in the table (!) but no reason it wouldn't work. They also do it in a walnut though if you were worried. I wanted the fluted side table for christmas but it didn't work where i wanted it!
Wendy Law
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you! Where is the table from pls? Do you have a link handy? Also do you have any ideas on the colour of cabinets I could put into the alcoves - would walnut or white work best in this situation do u think?
Sonia
2 years ago
Do you like storage footstools at all? They come in many finishes and colours such as leather, velvet, tweed etc. you can use them as coffee tables, storing items and somewhere to put your feet up. They may not be your thing, but just a suggestion.
Wendy Law
Original Author
2 years ago
Yes I do like them! My main issue is trying to match the colour of one with the fireplace and/or the dark sofa (not decided just yet if I’ll switch it out for a light white sofa instead).
minnie101
2 years ago
Of course, here it is

https://www.westelm.co.uk/mid-century-art-display-round-coffee-table-h2989

What’s the size of the other alcove? could the tv go in there?

I think you can add more walnut as this picture shows but I’d limit it to include different textures, colours etc but make them complement in some some way
Wendy Law
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you! And what’s the link for the fluted side table too? Unfortunately alcove too small for tv as we have a large one! Also not sure what I would put on the other end of the room if I did put my tv in the alcove - room might look too empty in that case? Sorry what do you mean by adding walnut but having diff textures? Always thought walnut wood had the same texture haha but I could be wrong!
minnie101
2 years ago
https://www.westelm.co.uk/fluted-side-table-h5381

oh ok! No, it wouldnt look empty, if you fill the alcoves I wouldn’t fill each piece of wall

i just meant mix up the texturesfor furniture so wood, brass, porcelain, rattan etc and so the same for textiles so the leather, linen, velvet etc
Wendy Law
Original Author
2 years ago
Got it thank you so much Minnie!
HU-306375203
last year
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Hi Wendy,

I would go with something like the below. The matt gold and teal from the coffee table would complement the fire place and wooden floors very well. This particular coffee table is from TomFaulkner.co.uk.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Aleczandra

AleczandraLeeInteriors.com

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