Living Room Proportions: Sizing Coffee Tables and Consoles
A well-proportioned living room balances visual weight with everyday comfort. As an interior design rule of thumb, your coffee table height should match or sit within 2cm to 5cm below your sofa's seat cushion height (typically 40cm to 45cm). Ensure a walkway perimeter of at least 45cm between the coffee table and sofa so you can sit down and move comfortably. For television entertainment units, choose a console that is at least 15cm to 25cm wider than your television screen on each side to create visual grounding and avoid a top-heavy appearance.
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