Living Room Tables for 2019

Coffee table styles change from year to year, but some things never change. In 2019, coffee table designers will continue to use the same materials that have proven to be true performers time and time again, but a variety of upcoming trends for living room tables are so unexpected that they'll keep even the experts guessing. Check out this guide to coffee tables for 2019 to make sure that you're in the know as you decorate your living room for the coming year.

Terrazzo Coffee Tables

Terrazzo is a material that's gone somewhat out of style in recent years, but 2019 will be terrazzo's big comeback. This durable material isn't just for floors in airports and hospitals; it's also a great material for coffee tables, and terrazzo coffee tables have a distinct look that can't be replicated by any other substance.

For instance, terrazzo has all of the attributes of concrete, but instead of having a rough, grey surface, it is covered with dozens of different types of colourful rocks. Like concrete, you can shape terrazzo into any form you like, and coffee tables made from this substance are frequently used outside.

If you bring your terrazzo table inside, however, it can play nicely off of the worn wood of your living room floors or the smooth contours of your sofa. Terrazzo is very easy to maintain, and if you're careful, it will last you a lifetime.

Marble Coffee Tables

You might be more accustomed to seeing marble on countertops or the walls in an upscale bathroom, but marble coffee tables will be all the rage in 2019. There are dozens of different types of marble, and each variety of this substance displays different colours and designs.

It's most common to find marble coffee tables that are round, but living room table designers have recently started branching out into other exciting shapes. For instance, if you look hard enough, you might be able to find a marble coffee table that's shaped like an elongated oval and squares and rectangles that are rounded at the edges are also becoming more and more popular.

The vast majority of marble coffee tables use a single type of marble, but some designers may incorporate more than one type of marble into a single table. For instance, some tables have stripes of black and white marble that would perfectly complement your minimalist contemporary decor.

Wood Coffee Tables

Wood remains the most common material used for coffee tables, but that doesn't mean that all wooden coffee tables look the same. So many different types of wood are used for coffee tables that it's possible to find a grain and colour that will perfectly fit with the decor you deploy in 2019.

One unquestionable benefit of wood as a coffee table material is that you can paint wood coffee tables in any colour that you choose. Whether you want a coffee table with a natural stain or a table that's covered with intricate designs, it's possible to find a table that suits your purposes.

Wood coffee tables also have certain perks that set them apart from other types of living room tables. For instance, it's easy to build drawers in these types of coffee tables, and these drawers can be so discrete that you don't even know they exist until you open them. Therefore, if you're going for the most utilitarian decor style possible in 2019, a wood coffee table might be right for you.

In terms of legs, wood coffee tables can be raised high or lowered down toward the ground. You may even want to deploy multiple wood coffee tables of varying heights in your living room for a staggered appearance.

Metal Coffee Tables

Metal isn't as commonly used to make coffee tables, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be. This material is highly durable, and it doesn't show every scratch like some other materials. Plus, there are tons of different types of metal to choose from as you select a coffee table, which means that your options are practically endless in terms of aesthetics.

If you don't like the appearance of steel, bronze, or copper, you can always paint your metal coffee table in a different colour. In addition, you might even want to deploy multiple metal coffee tables if you have a relatively large living room. For instance, a small copper coffee table in the centre of the room would look great with a black metal table toward the edge, and you might want to augment this approach with a couple of brass end tables with marble bases near each armchair.

One of the best attributes of metal as a coffee material is its slim silhouette; if you want your living room to look as minimal as possible, metal might be perfect for you. Also, don't forget that metal makes a great material for a coffee table base even if you want a different material for the tabletop.

Glass Coffee Tables

There's nothing like glass if you want a room to feel more open and inviting. Tempered glass can be a pain to take care of, but it's beautiful, and coffee table designers are going to go hog wild with this material in 2019.

Since glass is so easy to mould into any shape you desire, it's easy to find glass tables that have fantastic geometric designs. Glass is also easy to stain in a variety of colours, so if you want your glass coffee table to have a somewhat more commanding presence, you might want to pick a model that's green, blue, or black. If you want your glass coffee table to be more durable, just remember to purchase a model with a steel base.