(PHOTO) 10 alternatives to the old coffee table
The interior of any guest room cannot be imagined without a coffee table: it is convenient to serve drinks, put dessert, put books or magazines, photo albums, mobile phones. But, it happens that the traditional version of the furniture does not fit into the updated interior of the room or is simply tired. Then the fantasy will suggest possible replacements.
Alternative can serve as improvised items: suitcases, logs, boxes. If you want to replace the coffee table, you can use other ideas to make the room spectacular and change the space.
Drum experiment
If you want to add creativity to your environment, then get a drum brought by friends as a gift from your trip. Indeed, why should he gather dust when he can still serve well. This popular musical instrument will fit into such stylized interiors as a loft, ethnic, eclectic and other options.
It is enough to cover it with glass and you will get a curious replacement for a traditional coffee table. In the most ordinary living room, it will also look if you lay a skin under it, albeit slightly wiped. You will receive a stylish corner where it will be nice to relax. Do not be afraid to experiment.
Construction pallet option
The use of building attributes and industrial elements in the interior is a trend of modern fashion. So, often the second life is acquired by wooden pallets, they are turned into benches and tables. A good idea, in addition, by combining the two elements, you can get a coffee table with a storage system.
It’s convenient to put together literature, family photos, knitting accessories or other materials of your hobby.
Logs and log cabins as a coffee table
Fans of all natural can adapt a saw cut of an old tree, logs under a small table. Wood will perfectly fit into eco-style, and in other interiors too. The main advantage of wood is that you can not process it; it is beautiful in itself. But if you clean it and varnish, such a "table" will last longer.
An interesting combination of wood from below and glass from above will refresh your privacy. You can fit two logs at once, on one arrange a vase of flowers, a favorite book, on the other - a cup of fragrant tea with homemade cakes. In such a cozy place you can pleasantly while away time in the bad weather.
Turning an old suitcase
The solution with a suitcase is especially suitable for small apartments. Moreover, not the modern version, but the old vintage model will look more spectacular. Such a suitcase will surely gather dust in the attic of the summer residence, on the mezzanines in the grandmother’s Soviet apartment, which you inherited.
In the end, you can ask friends or look for rarity at a flea market. To make such a “table” taller, place two compact copies on top of each other. It will be possible to store things and trifles in them, for which, as a rule, there is no place in a small apartment.
Poof: two in one
A factory alternative to a coffee table can be a pouf. The selection of such furniture is huge, so it will not be difficult to find the copy you need in shape and color for the living room. The absence of sharp corners is a big plus for a family in which there are active and inquisitive kids.
You also need to take into account the mobility of such items, poufs can easily be moved to the right place, and if necessary, from the "table" it can turn into an additional seat.
Multifunctional bedside table
Another mobile option is the bedside table. Sets of two or more small tables will create an original composition in the form of a coffee table. It will be easy to disassemble it and take the elements to another room to free up space.
Bar trolley
This thing can well be adapted for the living room, and if necessary, it can be used at any time for its intended purpose.
Transparent box, aquarium
A non-standard approach is to make an alternative to a coffee table from a transparent box. This can be a medium or large aquarium. By the way, this is a fashion trend. Even backpacks and bags are transparent. True, not everyone wants to flaunt their contents.
In transparent objects, you must always follow the order so as not to fool around with it, inside the glass box you can put frames with family photos, interesting art figures or magazines with beautiful covers.
Grandma's Chest
Antiques add vintage space. Have you been looking for the use of a grandmother's chest, which is a pity to throw away? There is a great idea to use it instead of a coffee table. In addition, it is very spacious, it is convenient to store in it both clothes, tools, and other necessary items. Do not give up such a luxury, especially since what you need to do to update it is to varnish it.
Children's table
If your child has grown up, his table can be converted into a coffee table. Why buy another when this option is quite suitable. It remains only to adjust it to the interior, and this, as they say, is a matter of technology and your imagination. There are many technicians, one of the areas is decoupage.
Simply glue the top with ceramic tiles of different colors and sizes.
These are not all ideas, but just some proven tips. If you want to surprise your guests with an unusual setting, use them or come up with your own options. They will definitely appreciate your imagination and creativity.
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