Choosing a glass top table

A glass top table can change the feel of a room. It can be traditional or modern. A good coffee table or unique dining table are those touches that make a house feel like a home. However, a glass top table requires some maintenance so here is how to know if it is right for you.

Instructions

Step 1

If you've got it, flaunt it. A glass top table will of course show everything that is underneath it. This is fantastic if you have an expensive patterned rug, your table won't cover it up. However, if you aren't happy with your carpet, then rethink the coffee table.

Step 2

Think about how you really live. This style is best suited to someone who values style over comfort. If you are choosing a glass top coffee table, you won't be able to put your feet on it. In recent years, the trends have gone towards using ottomans or trunks instead of coffee tables. This enables people to put their feet up. A glass table will lend more of an air of formality.

Step 3

Decorate with odds & ends around the house. You might have the perfect table base, but no top. You might want to do something unusual like create a shadow box table filled with sand & sea shells. Glass is an easy way to transform an old large flower pot into a usable piece, just make sure that the glass is secure.

Step 4

A lot of parents prefer to use some material other than glass. In everyday use, the table will hold up well. However, there are reports of children being seriously injured after jumping on glass tables. If you decide this style is right for your room, make sure that it also works with for your family.

Step 5

Be ready for upkeep. A glass coffee table will show a lot of fingerprints so you have to have a bottle of windex handy to keep it sparkling.

Step 6

Think about where you will be using the glass top table. A glass dining table can really add elegance to a room. However, it can be a little disconcerting when you sit down to your first dinner party & you can see everyone's legs. Try frosting at least the center of the glass top table, or use place mats.

Tips & Warnings

• You can save money on glass coffee tables because they aren't the "in" thing right now. Look for them on craigslist or even at the thrift store.