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to coffee table or not?

3 years ago

do you prefer a coffee table or a couple of side tables in the lounge area?

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Mollie Kohn Interiors
3 years ago
I always tell my clients that it is all about how you want to use the space. My husband and I both like wine, so we prefer to have side tables to rest a drink on. We also prefer an ottoman for putting our feet up at the end of a long day. For a more formal room, this wouldn't work as well, so it also depends on your style. Think about what you want to use the space for and how you want to do it. I have friends who like to sit on their rug on the floor a lot when they are home and they use their coffee table a lot. Hope that helps!
oklouise
3 years ago
side tables and a footstool that can double as a coffee table
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