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Help with coffee table and end tables

3 years ago

Hey, y'all!
So I'm your average person and got a living room set at Rooms To Go. I love the couches but not the end tables and coffee tables too much. But at the time of purchase, I needed to just get it done. I don't hate the tables, they're just a little too fancy for me. I have what I pretend is a chic farmhouse style, but I'm loving modern/industrial these days (I want to move to that style in my next house so any ideas that would fit current and future would be amazing; see my Savannah Style idea book). I like a neutral palette obs, with color in artwork etc.

I'd like to get new end tables and coffee table and would love some ideas! We use this space to relax, watch tv, and play.
I don't need any advice on seating, lighting, flooring, tv, other decor, or the fact that yes my daughter has a little table in the middle of the living room, so while appreciated, I would love for the focus to be on those tables.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!!

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jck910
3 years ago
The end tables are not tall enough. They should be the height of the sofa arms so you don't have to reach over to pick up your drink. etc. Can the sofa and loveseat be reversed?
ericalynn523
Original Author
3 years ago
@jck910 Thank you! I like the round one! Yah the end tables are definitely too short and a pain when I'm drinking my coffee in the mornings. I'll look for taller ones! I think the love seat would be too short on the wall and the couch too long out into the space.
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Deb Zilch
3 years ago
seems that stores carry more and more DIY stuff, so crazy wondering if a coat of concrete-look could go over coffee table, for dark industrial look - matte finish maybe urban bronze..
ericalynn523
Original Author
3 years ago
@Deb oooooh I like that idea! Maybe Home Depot or Michaels would carry that?
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ericalynn523
Original Author
3 years ago
Quick follow-up question here: does anyone know where I could find 27"-29" high side/end tables? I'm having difficulty finding any and if I do, they have a small surface area that would look miniscule next to my couches, and I'd like them a bit bigger.
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