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Can A Sofa Table Be Taller Than The Sofa?

Writer Robert King

Behind-the-sofa table height should be no taller than that of the sofa itself. The length of a console can range from half the length of a sofa to nearly the entire length (making sure to allow at least 6 inches from either end).

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Can side table be taller than sofa?

Can a side table be raised to the level of a sofa or vice versa? Yes! So many sofas have varying levels of back support, as well as lower or no arms, making this “rule” difficult to apply.

What is the correct height for a sofa table?

The height of a sofa table should be just below the top of the couch, despite the fact that most end tables are no more than 30 inches high.

Is your coffee table supposed to be taller than your couch?

Proper proportion calls for a table to be about two-thirds the length of your sofa. There should be no more than 18 inches between the coffee table and the furniture it serves, says Hilliard.

How tall should a living room side table be?

A Side Table’s Height. As a rule of thumb, an end table should not be any taller or any lower than the chair(s) they’re serving. 3 inches shorter than the arm’s length is the ideal height Table tops should not rise higher than 8 inches above the seat height of chairs without arms.

How tall should a side table be next to a couch?

Ideally, the height of an end table should be no more than two inches above the sofa arm. If the sofa’s arm is 22 inches high, an appropriate end table can be anywhere from 20 inches to 24 inches high.