Progress on my DD's apartment & need advice on adding a coffee table
Over a month ago, I posted here looking for advice on decorating around the sofa my DD has in her apartment. I'm back with an update showing what she has so far. The original rug she was looking at from IKEA didn't work, so she picked another one from IKEA along with a few pillows. She also added a black end table. Here's a bad cell phone picture showing the sofa, pillows and end table. Ignore the coffee table wanna be!
Here's a better picture of what the pillows look like.
Her next decision will be a coffee table. Here's what she's considering.
This one from IKEA. It is approx. 30" round. The sofa is 84".
Or this one on CL. It is 56" X 26".
Another option she has is an old cedar chest from my mother. It is approx. 47" X 19", but it is not finished on all 4 sides. I don't have a picture of it right now.
What do you think of those 3 options? Or do you have any other suggestions for a coffee table. Thanks so much!
The next time I'm over there, I will get some better pictures with a better camera!
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8 years agoBefore you even mentioned table, I was thinking IKEA Vittsjo. It's inexpensive, sturdy, and IMO quite stylish.
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8 years agoThanks everyone for all your thoughts and suggestions. Here are a few more options from IKEA. Yes, they both still have glass tops, but I think because she already has a black end table, she should avoid another solid black surface in the coffee table. Yes? No? Several have mentioned the upkeep of a glass table top, but IMO it's not much different than keeping up with the dust on a black surface, which she already has in the end table!
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