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In some homes the coffee table also serves as a foot stool. It is considered perfectly acceptable to lean back in your seat and put your feet up on the table. This varies, and it is usually ''not'' the case for a more formal living room. |
In some homes the coffee table also serves as a foot stool. It is considered perfectly acceptable to lean back in your seat and put your feet up on the table. This varies, and it is usually ''not'' the case for a more formal living room. |
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Revision as of 03:18, 4 November 2011
Coffee tables are short, small surfaces designed for the placement of beverages and snacks. They are typically much smaller than dining tables in order to allow them to comfortably fit in the centre of a seating arrangement of some kind, usually including a small sofa and armchairs.
These tables are excellent for hosing,creating a hospitable and relaxing environment.
In some homes the coffee table also serves as a foot stool. It is considered perfectly acceptable to lean back in your seat and put your feet up on the table. This varies, and it is usually not the case for a more formal living room.
In contrast to end tables, which are usually placed at the sides of chairs or couches, a coffee table is usually placed in front of a couch.