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by April Sanders
Originally designed to separate a sofa from the wall, sofa tables have evolved into versatile furniture. Sofa tables were first placed between the sofa and the wall, where they functioned as little more than a surface for lamps, books or other objects and allowed air flow from the radiator or heater. Today, sofa tables are still used behind the sofa, whether against the wall or not, as an accent table for photos and lamps, but they are also often brought out from behind the sofa and shown off as substantial pieces of furniture. Use these slim, tall and striking console tables as room dividers, in a foyer or hallway or as a sideboard table in a dining room. To pick the best sofa table for your space, follow these tips below.
Size: Measure the area where you plan to place your sofa table. If you use it behind a sofa, it should be almost level with the top of the couch. The table should not protrude beyond the edges of the sofa. Ideally, the sofa table will extend to about six inches short of either side of your sofa. Also measure the width of the table. The wider the table, the more it will push your sofa out from the wall or protrude from the wall if you position it as a stand-alone piece of living room furniture.
Style: Consider where you want to put your sofa table when you're choosing what style and finish you prefer. The finish and style should match your other living room furniture. Tables behind a couch will not be very visible, so you might want to focus more on the table's surface. Because sofa tables set out in the open are meant to be shown off as accent tables, they typically have such features as attractive hardware on the drawers or carved or tapered legs.
Function: Decide how you will use the sofa table. If you want it as a buffet or side table, purchase a sofa table that has shelves or drawers for storage. Some sofa tables are not designed with added shelving, but do have a surface that runs along the bottom between the legs for added durability. This surface can hold functional baskets, silk plants and large photos; sofa tables with this second lower surface also make good console tables to place in a foyer or to divide sections of a room. If you need your sofa table to hold large or heavy items or act as a busy buffet or side table, consider a solid wood surface instead of a glass tabletop.
