I recently was approached by NBC news to provide advice on how to pick a coffee table! I was so happy to give advice! Below are some highlights from the interview with NBC news on choosing the center piece to your living space. Click here to read the full article.

1. The most important factor to consider when picking a coffee table is utility, how will it be used? You’ll want to ask yourself if you want your coffee table to be the focus of your room and to serve as a visual accent piece, or if you want something that is more functional, able to hold your wine, remotes, laptop and magazines. Will you eat on it, store household items within it, rely on it for decor with a coffee table book or otherwise.
2. No coffee table is “Discrete”! What may seem discreet or nondescript in your mind will always create a conscious and subconscious impression on your guest (and even you) when you engage with it in any way. All coffee tables make a statement. The best coffee table for you is one that reflects the statement you want to make — even if it’s a non-statement.
3. In a very small living space, I prefer a round coffee table. It is easier to get around and is still functional. It also cuts down on the incidents of bumping into hard or sharp edges. I also recommend something that is possibly multi-functional that could perhaps provide much needed storage for items.
4. It is recommended to have at least 16” of space around the coffee table to comfortably get around the living room.

For more advice, check out the full article here.