The coffee table is a muted centerpiece with heavy potential to ground and complete a room. These tables create a space to gather around after dinner, lingering over coffee and conversation, or a more casual workstation that welcomes energy and movement. It’s worth the effort to pick out the right one that fits into your space and your lifestyle. To do so, there are a few factors to consider.

“Support local” isn’t a new tagline, and most of us can appreciate how important it is to invest in our local communities, something that was especially highlighted in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. But sometimes we miss the link between sustainability, localization, and globalization. Sometimes we forget how we only gain when we purchase from our neighbours and contribute to their success.