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

Here’s the rule: your end table should be within two inches of your sofa’s arm height. If your couch’s arm stands at just 18 inches, then, you’ll want a shorter end table (between 16-20 inches). Accordingly, taller couches require taller end tables.

Can a side table be higher than the sofa?

CAN A SIDE TABLE BE HIGHER THAN A SOFA? Yes! Sofa heights are so varied with many having high backs and lower arms or no arms at all, making this a hard “rule” to equate.

How do you measure a side table?

Measure from the ground to the top of the table.

  1. Measure the widest side of the table from left to right. *Start measurement at the table top or leg base, whichever is the widest point.
  2. Measure side to side across top-center of the table top, adjacent from width.
  3. Measure from the ground to the top of the table.

What is the height of a side table?

End tables should be within two inches of a sofa’s arm height. For example, if the sofa’s arm is 22″ tall, a proper end table can be anywhere from 20″ – 24″ tall.

What is the difference between an end table and a side table?

The main difference between end table and side table is that side tables typically have a larger surface area than end tables. A side table is a small table we usually place at the side of a room, or against a wall while an end table is a small table we place next to a chair or at the end of a sofa.

How do you choose a side table?

Here are a few things we like to keep in mind when choosing a side table:

  1. Size (Make sure to measure) First and foremost, let’s talk about technicalities.
  2. Function (What is the purpose?)
  3. Style (Create contrast)
  4. Variety (don’t be afraid to think out of the box)

How do you select a side table?

Related To:

  1. One Height Doesn’t Fit All. If you’re using it with a chair or sofa, a side table works best when it’s no lower than an inch or two below the arm of the seat it’s next to.
  2. Pay Attention to Width.
  3. Go for Simple.
  4. Think About the Surface.
  5. Choose a Can’t-Go-Wrong Shape.
  6. Control Clutter.
  7. Placement Is Key.
  8. Be Bold.

What size should a sofa table be?

The standard size for a sofa table typically ranges from 24 to 48 inches or 61 to 122 centimeters long. A standard sofa table is 26 to 36 inches or 66 to 91 centimeters tall and has a depth from top to bottom of 12 to 15 inches or 30 to 38 centimeters.

How tall should a sofa end table be?

HEIGHT: The rule of thumb is that the height of an end table should be a little lower than the arm of the sofa or chair it is going next to. The standard height of the arm of a couch is around 25”, so anywhere from 22”-24.5” would be a safe bet.