What would you put in this table? Or would you get rid of it?

Amanda Hebert

2 years ago

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Sharon Fullen
2 years ago
Cannot tell whether coffee table is a keep or go. Need a wide range pick of room to decide. I have a coffee table with open storage. Most people would think it’s cluttered with too many books.
KW PNW Z8
2 years ago
What does back side look like? Since it looks like it matches dining table in background, it likely matches your furnishings. What would you have for a table if not this piece? If that’s a family room, seems like a convenient place to stash a few games and puzzles away when not in use. It’s too low for a display of treasures I think & I’d also want to keep it uncluttered looking so no magazines etc. Books maybe.
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Since you have a lot of wood, I like the more open coffee table that you have mocked up. Since you have boys, I probably wouldn't spend money on a "nice" one until they're older and you know they're not going to ruin it. Target and Wayfair have some similar to your picture. Overstock does too. I like the square shape to offset the swivel chairs. I also like leather/faux leather chairs for your kitchen table. (unless you're afraid the boys will rip them). Here's one I just found on Overstock that only has the faux leather seat: https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Bension-Contemporary-Espresso-Dining-Chairs-Set-of-2-by-FOA/11138466/product.html?refccid=UWAXBBLHSYQZXRSAQBKBOO4V4I&searchidx=15&kwds=kitchen%20chairs&rfmt=
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calidesign
2 years ago
I'd find a grasscloth or other type of textured wallpaper or even heavy wrapping paper and line the glass from the inside. That way you can store functional things inside without seeing any clutter.
Liz H
2 years ago
Maybe move it 90 degrees? It’s hard to see the dimension against the sectional size with the current view.
Amanda Hebert
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you for all the suggestions! The back and sides are glass panells like the front. Its pretty large. I like the idea to put puzzles or somethign not used frequently. I just dont want it to look cluttered. If I covered the glass, I have no idea what type of pattern to use that wouldn’t clash with the rug. Thoughts?
Sammie J
2 years ago
It appears to be too big for the sofa - and scale is wrong. I'd get rid of it...
KW PNW Z8
2 years ago
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i like @calidesign idea of covering the glass. Wonder about using stick on window glass film - it would provide a design but no color so it would still be obvious the panels are glass but would obscure what’s being stored. Many storage cabinets etc has obscured glass panels. something like this but so many designs & not expensive! Here’s a link Window glass film
jenimal
2 years ago
@calidesign I am trying to reach you directly to work with you on the living and powder room :) how might I reach out? Best, jenimal.atgmaail d0t c0m!
jenimal
2 years ago
@calidesign oops I’m so sorry I didn’t mean to put that into this other thread!
calidesign
2 years ago
You can line the glass with a solid color taken from your rug.
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Courtney Thomas Design
2 years ago
Perhaps trying to get another coffee table that is smaller, and without that glass, would work better for you. Here are some of the coffee tables we have used in designs for clients:

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