Coffee Table

  A centre table, the low table/centerpiece of the living room, is a very important piece of furniture, as it sets the design of the room, and going wrong with the centre table will just ruin the design and aesthetic of your entire living room. The centre table is placed in the centre of the living room between the sofa sets and it serves the purpose of storage for remote controls, magazines, beverages, and small items in the living room. There are different types of centre tables based on design, material, and shapes. The different shapes of the centre table include round or oval, square or rectangle. According to Feng-shui, square or rectangle shaped centre tables are preferred over round or oval, as firstly, round or oval tables do eliminate the concern of sharp corners, but they also do radiate some energy, which might make the room inauspicious. At the same time, a rectangle or square centre table is a vital part of socialising as it radiates some energy that makes the living...

  Do you have a coffee table at home? Even if you don’t, you might have come across one in the cafes you visit or offices. Are you aware of the history of coffee tables? If not, here is a brief description of the history of coffee tables. The history of coffee tables The history of coffee tables can be traced back to the late 18th century. During the Victorian era, tables were used by people to keep their beverages on. Most people drank tea during that time, so people usually kept their teacups on the tables. It was considered more than a fashion statement and less than purposeful furniture. The increasing trend led to a surplus demand for the tables. The tea tables of the Victorian era were a little taller than our present-day coffee tables. But with time, as couches and settees became popular, shorter coffee tables were made to suit the people sitting. The primary use of these tables was to keep beverages on. But then people started keeping them at the ends of sofas to use them a...