Affordable Rectangular Coffee Tables That Look Far More Expensive

Rectangular coffee tables are the workhorses of the living room, and choosing one that looks refined does not require a large budget. In this guide we explain the visual cues that the eye reads as quality and how to spot them before you choose. We start with proportion, including slim tabletops, legs that balance the top and the right length and height for your sofa. We then look at finishes that look more costly than they are, such as convincing marble effect tops, high gloss lacquer, real wood veneer, tempered glass and matt or brushed metals. We cover the difference a well designed base makes, the colour choices that feel considered and the styling habits that lift any table, from giving it space and grounding it with a rug to editing the surface and repeating finishes around the room. We finish with practical checks on sturdiness, edges, cleaning and storage so your table lasts....