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Sarah Warwick

Should a Coffee Table Be Lower Than the Sofa? Interior Designers Advise on Getting the Balance Right

Living room with blue sectional with pillows, coffee table at seat height and blue patterned armchairs.

The height of certain pieces of furniture is a crucial factor when it comes to room design, both for aesthetic and practical purposes. A common question people ask is whether a coffee table should be lower or higher than a sofa, in order to be both pleasing to the eye, as well as ergonomic.

Once you've settled on the best sofa for your space and have a better idea of the seat height, you'll need to then choose a coffee table that complements it. As a general rule of thumb, designers suggest selecting one that is the same height as the sofa.

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