By Charles 
How far should a coffee table be from the sofa?
A coffee table should be about 16 to 18 inches from the sofa. This spacing keeps the tabletop reachable while giving enough room for legs, cleaning, and normal movement through the seating area.
Key considerations include:
- Use 14 to 16 inches only in very small rooms where reach matters more than walkway width.
- Use 18 to 24 inches when children, pets, or frequent traffic need more room around the sofa.
- Keep at least 30 inches for main walkways beyond the coffee table so the seating area does not feel blocked.
POVISON coffee tables and sofas can be planned together by checking exact dimensions, seat height, and room photos before buying. Measure from the sofa front edge to the table edge, then confirm that drawers, lift tops, or storage compartments can still open comfortably.
