Entering ChinaOnce, the large coffee table was the standard configuration of the living room of every house, drinking tea, eating snacks, entertaining guests, and putting feet, and the status was comparable to that of sofas and TVs.
But now, with the development of society, the big coffee table seems to be gradually diluted, and its occupation of space, showing the chaotic nature of the living room, has gradually been revealed, but all the young people who have been decorated in recent years have gradually abandoned the big coffee table.
Instead, they opted for new alternatives that not only didn’t take up space, but were also more aesthetically pleasing and functional.
In order to give you more references, this article is divided into three categories: “finished coffee table”, “it is wonderful”, and “DIY small coffee table”.
The first category: finished small coffee table
After abandoning the large coffee table, the first thing young people consider is this kind of finished small coffee table, which has a wide range of choices, high appearance and a very rich variety.
1. a mobile trolley;
Compared to the bulky large coffee table, this small movable cart is too convenient, where it needs to be pushed, and when it is not in use, it is put aside, which is flexible and does not take up space.
It has a high appearance and is very eye-catching in the living room.
The practicality is also good, the countertop can be used for cups, and the lower level can be used for snacks, even if the guests come to the house.
There are many styles of this similar small cart, and when shopping online, you can choose according to your preferences.
2. a variable small side table;
In the past two years, black, white, gray, and minimalist styles have become popular, and young people have also followed the trend, and there are many people who choose this minimalist variable small side table.
It can be placed horizontally as a coffee table, or it can be placed vertically on the edge of the sofa as a small side table.
Or, when you are at home, you get stuck on the armrest of the sofa and put a water cup, etc., which has good practicality and a very low sense of existence.
If the bedside needs it, it is also OK to temporarily use it as a bedside table.
3. a mini small side table;
Its style is more minimalist, that is, the form of base + tray, and the tray is also available in different sizes, suitable for different scenes.
But the overall is still small, if you come to the guest, it may be slightly insufficient, but a family of three is enough, before buying, you need to consider your own use scenarios and needs.
The key is that compared with the big coffee table, the price of the above ones is also very real, dozens to hundreds can be done, unlike the big coffee table, which costs thousands at every turn.
Second, “it is wonderful” small coffee table
Nowadays, many young people don’t usually need a coffee table, and they don’t want to buy it at all, so when they really need it, they use what they have at home to replace it.
4. a bench;
It is usually a stool used for eating at the dining table.
Occasionally, when you need to watch TV or entertain guests, you can move to the living room, and turn it into a long coffee table in seconds, and it is OK to eat and drink tea.
Of course, it’s okay to let go of your feet if you want to, but be careful not to be crippled by your wife.
Think about it this way, in the future, you can use a bench for both things and save a lot of money.
5. Camping equipment;
Contemporary young people are so talented that they directly replace the coffee table with camping equipment.
For example, the folding table for camping, placed in the living room, is not this a small coffee table, more than one meter long, not to mention drinking tea and eating snacks, it is enough for a family to eat.
For example, a camping trolley with its own countertop is placed on it, and it is OK to make tea and eat snacks.
Another example is the camping folding box, which can be used to put things on it, and the four sides of the box can also be opened, and it is enough to store snacks, and it is no problem to use it as a coffee table temporarily.
If you want to pull it easily, you can add a universal wheel at the bottom.
When you don’t usually use it, put it next to the sofa, it doesn’t take up space, and it can also be used as a storage box.
All in all, if you don’t feel like you want to buy a coffee table, then use your brains and think about what things in your home can be replaced, not only to spend less money, but also to have one less piece of furniture at home.
The third category: DIY small coffee table
Many young people today not only don’t know how to buy a big coffee table, but even if it’s a small coffee table, they don’t want to be the same as others, and they believe that what they DIY is unique.
6. a vinyl coffee table;
Judging from the appearance alone, it is very successful, too tall.
The method is also very simple, directly buy the glass lifting coffee table + second-hand vinyl record online, and then paste the vinyl on the coffee table, and the vinyl coffee table will be completed, and it can be done in ten minutes.
The cost is also very low, 95 lifting coffee tables, 16 second-hand vinyl, a total of 111 can be done, it is really cheap and beautiful.
7. a snare drum stand coffee table;
Look at this appearance, is it full of rock and roll, put it at home, and show the taste of the owner.
The method is also super simple, buy a snare drum stand online, and then match a tray with a diameter of 30 cm, and the style of the tray can be selected according to your preferences.
50 yuan can be done, and the cost performance is extremely high.
If you want to mix and match, you can also make a big flower pot in the Northeast, haha, look at this fashion sense, directly fill it.
8. a glass coffee table;
If you like girly style, you can also DIY a glass coffee table, which is filled with your favorite blind box, which is colorful and good-looking.
The method is also super simple, buy a cylindrical storage box online, paste a round glass on it, dozens of pieces can also be done, even if you don’t use it every day, it is a good decoration in the corner.
9. a wooden coffee table;
fell in love with Gao Mingyuan’s coffee table in the TV series, but couldn’t find a suitable one, netizen @pigpigya directly DIY one.
I bought a log plank online, and let the merchant polish it smooth, and then purchased a weight side table leg, combined and installed, and a unique small side table was completed.
Because the wooden boards and table legs are relatively thick, it costs about 200 yuan in total, although it is not cheap, but it is worth it to see the finished product.
10. a coffee table for water dispenser;
Don’t think that young people only look at their appearance, people are also very concerned about practicality, no, just DIY a water dispenser coffee table.
Find a combination, fix the plank with the bucket, and then put the water boiler on it, isn’t this just a small coffee table, the cup is placed on it, and it is not too convenient to receive water.
If you think it’s ugly, it’s OK to put a cover on the bucket, and you don’t need a bicycle for any money.
I have to say that netizens are still talented, DIY is too slippery, and those who like it can copy their homework directly.
Afterword
After housing prices are getting more and more expensive, it is already a trend for “big coffee tables” to withdraw from Chinese families. Many people buy a house to choose a cost-effective small apartment, the house itself is small, the living room is more compact, if you put a large coffee table, the family and children have no room to move.
Throughout the past few years of home decoration, there are very few to buy a large coffee table, are replaced by a variety of small side tables, both cheap, good looks, like the practice of young people mentioned in the article, it is worth referencing, everyone can directly copy homework if necessary~
