Styling Home: How to Select the Coffee Table by Material?

Coffee table is an indispensable part of living room and also the focus of attention. There is a rage of material that is used to make coffee table. But to select really depends upon the style of decor apart from your budget. Here is the quick view on different popular material that is used to make the coffee table. Have a look at this and make your choice.

Aluminum
Aluminum coffee table is very light in weight and looks so contemporary. Also this coffee table is very durable and waterproof so there is no danger of rust at all. The legs of the table are sleek and of silver color. As compare to any other coffee table material, Aluminum is the least expensive. But the cost goes up with the hand crafted product.

Aluminum Coffee Table

Bamboo
Bamboo is a natural product and friendly to the environment. Bamboo coffee table looks stunning and very traditional. More over if we look at the ecological benefits of using bamboo furniture then for sure you would love to go with this. Bamboo is a renewable forest resource that can grow with in few years. The delicate grains of bamboo give elegant and classy look. The outstanding looking bamboo coffee table has the modern look with traditional style.

Bamboo Coffee Table

Leather

Leather furniture and coffee table are the epitome of wealth and class. So if you want the table to show your prestige then look no other than leather coffee table. Moreover this is an easy to clean material as just wipe it with wet clean cloth and you will get the shine back. The high quality leather comes with breathable properties so you will not feel really hot by using this during summer. If you are to place these in air conditioned room then there is not problem in selecting the kind of leather.

Leather Coffee Table

Marble
Mere thinking of marble gives the images of spick-and-span white floor. But these days marble furniture, marble coffee table, marble walls are also becoming part of living. Marble coffee table generally has the marble top and metallic or wooden legs and frame. Actually it is the demand and creativity of craftsmen on how and where to use the marble. If you will wipe the marble furniture with damp cloth every day then there is no need to extra care. But you will really have to care for this while keeping hot tea of coffee on the table as every time coaster is required. Moreover never drag anything on the marble coffee table as this will put scratches. By keeping in mind the small little things you can give long life to the timeless marble coffee table.

Marble Coffee Table

Wrought Iron
Wrought iron is also the popular choice among furniture. From traditional to contemporary and rustic, old world, French country wrought iron coffee table, consoles, end tables complete the contemporary decor. Mostly glass is used as a table top material to make wrought iron coffee table. It is also light in weight so if you need to transport it then there is no issue.

Wrought Iron Coffee Table

Teak
Teak wood coffee table gives the traditional look. Well carved teak wood coffee table is given different kinds of finishes to give warm appeal. You can match the color with the rest of your living room decor. You need to polish the teak wood furniture to maintain it. Also on wood it is advisable not to use the damp cloth for cleaning. Use dry soft cloth and to clean the carving you can use the clean paint brush.