What are Some Alternatives to Coffee Tables?
Although coffee tables can be both practical and attractive additions to a living room or family room, they are not the only option. Coffee tables may not be practical in a family room where small children play — either because of glass, sharp edges or the chance of having good wood ruined by markers or spills. Large or even standard-sized coffee tables may be overwhelming in a small room. Some of the many alternatives to coffee tables include a side table, several smaller tables, an aquarium, a covered pet bed with a tray on top or a small tray table. A tray table is a tray on a stand that looks like a table until the detachable tray is removed. It’s usually quite compact and good for rooms to which you regularly carry food and/or drinks. If you have pets, you can use the tray table as an inspiration and get a covered pet bed with a hard upper surface to hold a tray on top. These types of tray tables can make great alternatives to coffee tables and a tray is also easy to keep clean by
