Adjustable Height Coffee Tables
Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010
by Tameka Norris
Furniture for Small Spaces
An adjustable height coffee table is a coffee table and dining table combo. Who would want an adjustable coffee table? Small home goers, of course.
They're the perfect solution for anyone who lives in a small place that can't afford the room for both a coffee table and dining table but does have enough space for one or the other.
You'll find that only a few of these coffee tables are accompanied with chairs, so it's often a requirement that you buy your own set of chairs separately. A good idea is to purchase folding chairs. That way they can be stowed away when they're not in use and pulled back out when you need them again.
Types
So what types of adjustable coffee tables exist? There are several types of these types of tables that you can go for. Round and rectangular-shaped tables are a common type among these convertible coffee tables.
If you're interested in getting a coffee table that is resembles a regular dining table as much as possible, purchasing a round table would be your best bet. But if you prefer one that is relatively discreet and unobvious, then a rectangular-shaped coffee table will likely be your preference.
Other features you'll come across are several with glass tops and X-shaped bases. Some offer a hydraulic lift along with ottoman-styled seating.
You'll also find one or two wooden veneered versions, but the majority will be contemporary, modern-styled tables with simple lines and a clean look and feel.
Features
It's true that many adjustable height coffee tables can adjust to various heights. However some do come with pre-defined height limitations, which mean that you may only be able to adjust them to 3 heights. The ones without such limitations will allow you more height adjustable options. So it's important to pay close attention to the heights allowed for each adjustable coffee table since this will be significant to you.
Aside from that many of these tables not only adjust in height, but they also extend. So if you want to serve a relatively large party in your small home, a good idea is to look for an adjustable height coffee table that also has an extendable table top.
Uses
What are the many uses of adjustable height coffee tables? Well, the uses of these tables are relatively obvious. They're great for dining and snack usage during movie time when you're camped out in front of the TV. However, a less obvious use is that they can also be used as desks.
You can perform your computing and writing tasks on them. This purpose is easily obtained since many of them allow you to adjust them at the height of your comfort level.
Benefits
The benefits of an adjustable height coffee table are relatively self-explanatory. For a small home, they are invaluable. They're flexibility makes them indispensable. They're ability to cater to a large party by extending to full or double the size of their original dimensions and yet reduce down to a compact size makes them a wonderful can't-do-without option for any room, large or small.
Learn more about convertible coffee tables! Visit Convertible Coffee Tables for more on coffee tables that convert, expandable coffee tables and adjustable-height coffee tables.
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