Looking After A Solid Wood Table

  • Start by keeping your table safe from harm. Do not place it very close to a source of fire because excess heat can dry it out and reduce its life. Direct sunlight can have the same negative effect on your furniture. Also, use mats and coasters on it so that it does not get burned or scratched as a result of daily use.
  • Dust the table frequently in order to prevent accumulation of dust which can cause scratches. Use a high quality duster or one made of microfiber to clean it regularly. While it is best to avoid using water to clean your table, it is sometimes necessary in order to remove dried food or clean any sticky areas. If you do use a damp cloth to clean the table then you should also wipe it down with a non-abrasive cloth afterwards in order to avoid leaving any marks.
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Dakota Coffee Table

A quick search on the internet or run through the top choices at the local furniture shop will surely convince you that right now, a Dakota Coffee Table, is not just where you drink coffee but perhaps also store the little nothings or the one that doubles up as your kid’s study table.

Normally you get these in classy color choices ranging between various shades of light and dark wood. Most Dakota Coffee Tables use Mango wood and the texture of this wood add a special dimension to your living room décor. Also, the use of Mango wood ensures that no piece would ever be same even if the design is.

Each wood piece has its own unique granular texture which gives a distinct and fresh identity to every furniture piece that is carved out from the wood. The charm of natural and organic aesthetics is hard to resist for … Read the rest

Optimize Coffee Table Decor

Choose the Right Tray

Using trays keeps your material ultra organized. Not only does it look good, but also holds books, coasters, artwork, flowers. Simultaneously, allowing you space to add other things as well. If tray gives a very monotonous look you can use boxes. You can use small boxes and bowls to corral smaller items and a large box to hide items which are useful but not worth display. In this way you can provide texture, color and pattern to your product.

Employ Extra Storage

Your coffee table is a great place for storage. Such multi-purpose product is very useful if you stay in apartments. These materials with pockets drawers are a great choice if you want to tuck small poufs underneath.

Simplistic is Chic

You can also choose to keep your material simple. And sometimes simplicity beholds beauty, for example a Noguchi coffee table. When you want to … Read the rest

Buy a Coffee Table

Living Room vs. Family Room

You need to consider the kind of room you want to buy a coffee table for. There are tables that are specifically designed to improve the home décor and they are rather delicate for everyday use. Likewise, there are tables that are sturdy enough to last longer through the everyday use. Many people make the mistake of buying delicate tables for their family room. Products, for example, with a glass top may not be suitable for your family room if you have children running around all the day long. They are also hard to maintain since your kids would be spilling things around and the glass top would easily catch stains resulting from the everyday use. Also, see to it if the product for your family room has some storage in it.

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