Choosing a Two-Tier Coffee Table: 12 Questions to Ask Before You Buy
A two tier coffee table adds a lower shelf beneath the main surface, giving books, baskets and remote controls a home while keeping the top clear. It can be a practical way to add storage without bringing more furniture into the room, but only if it suits your space and your habits. In this guide we set out twelve questions to ask before you choose one. We start with what the lower shelf will actually hold and whether open or enclosed storage suits you better. We then look at footprint, height against your sofa seat and the clearance between the two tiers. We cover materials for busy households, how to avoid a cluttered look, frame stability on uneven floors, shape and traffic flow, and how easy each style is to clean. Finally, we consider how the table works with other storage in the room and how to style both levels so the piece reads as one calm, useful surface....
