Visiting from The Nest: coffee table help!

[bobilaw]

Let me just say that I miss you girls on the nest and would love some opinions/suggestions on my coffee table dilemma.

I had originally had my heart set on this coffee table for my living room, until noticing it is only 12" high. I would love something round to go with my L shaped sectional, but I may have to give in to get the light, airy look I am going for...





I'm not sure if these images will show up...if not, I'll try again.

Thanks:)

[bobilaw]

I love both of those, but they are a bit out of my price range. I was thinking more along the lines of $300...which has really narrowed my search:( I appreciate you taking the time to look for me, those are both beautiful options!

[magdala9]

One of the decorating blogs (Houzz maybe) recommended a lucite coffee table to get a light airy look.

[FoxInFiji]

How about CB2's marble topped coffee table for $329?



www.cb2.com/smart-round-marble-top-coffee-table/f4971?c=114&f=4971

Used to be $299 but I guess the price went up...

www.copycatchic.com/2010/04/design-within-reach-rubik-round-coffee.html

[mrs.jacinthe]

I like Fox's suggestion from CB2.

(Also, stick around! )

[munkii]

How do you feel about glass rather than marble? This table is 19" high.

www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Round-Glass-Top-Metal-Coffee-Table/6434389/product.html

ETA: I meant to ask if you're able to go up to $400. If so, these may be good options as well:
www.westelm.com/products/foxed-mirror-coffee-table-g510/?pkey=ccoffee-tables&cm_src=coffee-tables||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-

www.westelm.com/products/origami-coffee-table-g672/?pkey=ccoffee-tables&cm_src=coffee-tables||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-

[FoxInFiji]

Whoops I missed the part where you wanted it to be more than 12" tall. Why? That is a typical height for a coffee table. Can you have end tables on the ends of the sectional with an ottoman/low coffee table?

[emoflamingo]

I was wondering if there was a reason 12" was "too short". I think that would be fine, actually, you don't want it so tall it's blocking anything or you're slamming your knees into things.

[bobilaw]

I have two large dogs and feel like a 12" table is right at tail height.

I saw this image and was thinking maybe two side tables would work. Thoughts?

www.bhg.com/decorating/small-spaces/strategies/space-solution-every-room/#page=2

[TBM]

Nov 14, 2012 12:50:19 GMT -5 FoxInFiji said:

Whoops I missed the part where you wanted it to be more than 12" tall. Why? That is a typical height for a coffee table. Can you have end tables on the ends of the sectional with an ottoman/low coffee table?

I thought 12" sounded short for a coffee table. Our coffee table is at least 19" high. It is a pretty old table (vintage wrought iron Spanish Revival), so I figured that was pretty standard.

[TBM]

Nov 14, 2012 13:23:02 GMT -5 bobilaw said:

I have two large dogs and feel like a 12" table is right at tail height.

I saw this image and was thinking maybe two side tables would work. Thoughts?

www.bhg.com/decorating/small-spaces/strategies/space-solution-every-room/#page=2

I love the round table, but the two small tables might offer more versatility while keeping the light, airy feeling.