Coffee Table as an Entertainment Center

A modern coffee table can double as an entertainment center for the budget-minded enthusiast. Improvised furniture solutions like this have long been a staple of the college student and twenty something, but with the harsh realities of the economic times setting in, many more people will begin to look for alternate ways to utilize their coffee table (among other furniture items). For the most part, it isn’t a good idea to rest a heavy television set on a coffee table, but consider the table a great place to showcase a computer. Wireless internet and laptops have made it possible to turn your coffee table into a home theater.

Consider first what you wish to do entertainment-wise. If you already own a laptop (or any kind of computer for that matter), you have many options available to you. Set the coffee table a few feet away from a couch, place the computer on top, and enjoy the sights and sounds. This works exceptionally well for music, as a graphic visualizer gives you something to look at while listening to your music. Movies work similarly, as you can watch a DVD on nearly any laptop. The proximity of the coffee table to the couch is an added benefit, as you will be able to see all of the details on the computer screen.

There are many other entertainment items that can be placed on a coffee table. A stereo or game system are both light enough to rest on the coffee table without risk of breaking it. Consider low-tech options as well, such as board games or cards. There is really no limit to the number of activities that can be

How to Revitalize a Coffee Table

There are few items in your home more useful and universal than a coffee table. A coffee table will provide dependable service for years and years, and you may find that you grow attached. What can you do then, when your cherished table breaks or loses its luster? There are a few options here, depending on what sort of damage your table has sustained and what quality to which you wish it to return. Some options are cost effective, while others are a bit pricier. Ultimately, it depends on the style and original quality of the table along with the quality of work you prefer. A job you do yourself can often have similar results to that of a professional.

One of the best skills to develop in repairing a coffee table is refinishing. As drinks are served on the table, it is very common for the finish to be damaged by liquid. This can happen in several ways. First, there is the possibility of water marks. These are not typically very damaging to the table, and only cause an aesthetic problem if dealt with quickly. There are a number of easily acquired substances found at the hardware store made to remedy such situations. If liquid manages to penetrate the finish, it will warp the surface of the table and damage the wood underneath. This is a more serious problem, but can be dealt with fairly easily. Strip the surface of the coffee table and refinish.

Structural damage is a bit more difficult to repair when it comes to a coffee table. Minor chips can usually be remedied with wood filler. Once the filler is applied, cover it with finish or stain to make it blend with the rest of the table. A broken leg or support can be fixed with brackets or braces. This is a quick fix, but can last for some time. Reattaching a leg with dowels and glue, however, will provide longer life for the coffee table.

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Make Your Own Interactive LED Dining Table/Coffee Table

LED Coffee Table

OK, this is one of the most unique coffee tables I’ve seen in awhile.  When you touch the surface of this LED table.  The LEDs illuminate underneath, sending a wave of LED lights across the table.  Not only are these coffee tables unique and a great conversation starter, the wood surrounding the table is elegantly designed as well.

Check out the sweet dining room furniture table above.  This would make a cool dining table at my house!

If you want to build your own table, you can buy LED interactive panels and build your very own LED dining table or coffee table of your very own!