Coffee Table and Console Table Sizes for a Bangalore Living Room

• Height: about the same as the sofa seat or 2 to 5 cm lower, usually 38 to 45 cm; much higher and it is awkward to reach over
• Gap to the sofa: leave 40 to 45 cm so you can sit, stand and reach a cup comfortably
• Length: roughly two-thirds the length of the sofa it faces
• Walkway: keep 60 to 75 cm free on the sides where people pass

• Rectangular: best with a long straight sofa and gives the most surface
• Round or oval: softer, easier to walk around, good in a small room or with an L-shaped sofa
• Nesting pair: one big, one small; slide them apart for guests, tuck them together when not needed
• Low shelf or drawer: useful for remotes, magazines and games, but adds visual weight

Tea, water rings and children's toys are the real test. A sealed wood top, stone or a treated surface can take daily use better than a delicate finish. Ask how the top copes with heat and liquid, and whether it can be refinished later.

A console is a long, narrow table used in two main ways. At the entrance it holds keys, a lamp and a mirror; behind a sofa it separates a living area from a dining area.

• Height: about 75 to 85 cm at an entrance; behind a sofa, a little lower than the sofa back so it does not block the view
• Depth: 25 to 35 cm at an entrance, so it does not narrow the walkway; up to 40 to 45 cm behind a sofa
• Length: at an entrance, about two-thirds the wall width; behind a sofa, a little shorter than the sofa
• Clearance: keep at least 90 cm of walkway in front of an entrance console, or 75 cm in a tight hall

Matching the wood tone, edge profile and legs across the coffee table, console and TV unit makes a living room look planned rather than assembled. A custom set can be designed together, using the same wood and detailing.

We design and build coffee tables and consoles in-house, sized to your sofa and entrance. See our collections, then enquire with a photo of the space and the measurements.