The best coffee tables for every living room |
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| Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter |
An excellent coffee table — one that can withstand crumbly dinners, rambunctious pets, and fidgety feet — is a living room’s quiet, confident anchor. Over about two months, we lived with 14 varieties to find sturdy, well-designed options that could fit seamlessly into any type of home.
In the end, we found eight that are as beautiful as they are functional, including a whimsical, solid-wood offering and a bright, affordable table on wheels.
Our brand-new guide→
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| Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter |
Like the coffee tables that sit on top of them, a good rug should be both pretty and practical. Our experts gathered 10 gorgeous options (including one that’s currently on sale!) in different materials, weaves, and sizes — each of which could tie any room in your home together.
“Like having a piece of art on the floor of your living room”→
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Your daily deal: A trinket tray with a touch of glamour |
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| Michael Aram |
This gilded catchall is roomy enough to hold everything from beaded necklaces to cotton balls — and the detailed petals and intricate lines make it simply a delight to behold.
We found it for $17 off today→
One last (coffee) thing: Diner kitsch, anyone? |
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| Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter |
The blue and gold New York City coffee cup, adorned with its sunny “We Are Happy to Serve You” slogan, has become something of an icon. This ceramic version, complete with the same rolled top lip and lapped seam on its side, looks just like the real thing.
“It’s a small, silly thing, but it makes me happy”→
Might we suggest corned beef and cabbage or Irish soda bread for dinner tonight?
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