Glass Coffee Table – Add Elegance to your Room with a Glass Coffee Table

A glass coffee table can add an air of elegance to any lounge. Glass tops are dramatic and can easily create a stunning focal point. Glass is also practical. It is easy to clean, difficult to scratch or mar and it will fit with almost any décor. In the past there were some worries when using glass furniture because breakages could occur. Nowadays, however, tempered glass has erased those worries and a glass table is not likely to break unless it comes under tremendous pressure. If the members of your household treat it with the same respect they treat your sofa you can be assured that it will last for years.

Because a glass coffee table is dramatic, plan on using the focal point to highlight a design element. If there is an underneath platform for the table use it to display a unique or unusual item. Even if there is no shelf, consider placing an interesting plant on the floor under the table. Viewing objects through the glass gives us a different perspective that can be charming, whimsical, dramatic or erudite. This is a chance to show off your favourite African mask, or wood carving from the Caribbean.

No matter what style of glass coffee table you choose you will want to take a few precautions when cleaning to ensure it remains looking like new. The first mistake that many people make when they have a wood and glass table is to allow the wood polish to smear the glass. Glass in a modern coffee table should be cleaned in the same manner that you wash your windows or your mirrors. Polish the wood first, and then using a soft cloth and window cleaner clean the glass top and bottom. Dry the glass with a crumpled piece of newsprint to remove any streaks and leave a perfect shine.

A modern glass coffee table will withstand the rigours of modern family life and serve as a focal point in your lounge for many years to come. Thanks to modern tempered glass there is no fear of breakage and yet the glass will be crystal clear and free of mars. A coffee table with a glass top will provide your lounge with a striking focal point and a practical easy to care for piece of furniture.