Finding the right coffee table with small children in your house can be nearly impossible. You want to avoid sharp corners, and it needs to be something that can be cleaned easily. Kids are messy, after all, and spills will happen.
Let’s take a look at these 20 kid-friendly coffee tables, you’re sure to find one you will love for your living room or play room!
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Kid Friendly Coffee Tables
Modern Round Storage Coffee Table
This kid-friendly coffee table comes in seven colors, giving you options to choose the one best suited to your home's color scheme.
Perfect for households with small children, its round design features a padded base covered in fabric with a wood lid.
Hidden storage inside is ideal for use as a toy storage to keep your living space clean and clutter-free.
Large Ottoman Coffee Table
Stylish and practical, this oversized ottoman coffee table does double duty and is kid-friendly.
Soft edges keep little ones safe as they play during the day, then can be used as an ottoman while watching movies in the evening.
As a bonus, the top lifts off for extra storage!
Modern Leather Lift Top Coffee Table with Storage
Modern and trendy, this lift-top coffee table is one you'll want to have in your living space.
One side lifts as a workspace or place for eating, and the other opens for storage.
Hinges keep little hands safe. Upholstered in faux leather, it's easy to keep clean.
Round Boucle Upholstered Coffee Table
Upholstered in high-quality boucle fabric, this coffee table is elegant and affordable. It can hold nearly 300lbs without batting an eye, so kids can climb all over it without fear of injury.
Boucle Upholstered Coffee Table with Storage Shelves
Storage shelves underneath with a boucle upholstered top make this coffee table one of the best options in a home with kids.
Soft edges make it safe as a coffee table by day for small kids to play, and it's the ideal place to relax as an ottoman in the evening.
PB Comfort Upholstered Storage Ottoman with Pull Out Table
Available to custom upholster with durable fabric in multiple colors to suit your home, this kid-friendly coffee table features storage and a pull-out table.
Enjoy an evening of board games with the family, then store them away inside when not being played. Hinges and hardware are designed to keep little fingers safe.
Turner Upholstered Storage Ottoman
Choose a performance fabric to match your decor when you purchase this upholstered ottoman for your living space.
Its upholstered body and top are kid-friendly, with soft edges, and it's easy to clean. The top lifts easily, and the hinges keep little fingers safe.
Burlison Coffee Table
Made from sustainable Abaca, this eco-friendly round coffee table will add boho and modern style to your living space.
The round design is safe for young children and can be used for extra seating in a small living room.
Mylo Coffee Table
The top of this round coffee table is a great play area for board games with the family, and when it's adult time, it will hold your wine glass with ease.
Extra storage inside hides away all the toys to keep your space organized and clutter-free.
Reagan Upholstered Ottoman
Funky and fun, this oval upholstered ottoman is begging to have kids climbing all over it. The chunky legs add stability, and the plush upholstery is the perfect complement to any decor style.
Angolare Ottoman by Athena Calderone
The ultimate floor pouf, this cushiony ottoman is soft enough for play and sturdy enough to set a tray on and use as a coffee table. Soft edges make kid safe and the material is easy to clean when it gets dirty.
Jono Round Coffee Table
Smooth round edges that are kid-friendly are one of the most outstanding features of this modern, stylish coffee table.
It makes a great play area and becomes the focal point of the room when decorated with home decor.
Organic Modular Table
Organic oval shape and large chunky legs make this coffee table a show stopper. The smooth top is kid-safe, and there's no danger of tipping this table over when small kids climb on it.
LISTERBY Coffee Table
Ikea's Listerby coffee table is durable, and the top has a protective lacquer that makes it kid-proof.
Play board games, do homework, and use this table however necessary. It can stand up to anything you throw at it.
Felan Low Profile Coffee Table
Oval coffee tables eliminate sharp edges and the fear of injury to small children. Oval coffee tables eliminate sharp edges and the fear of injury to small children. This weathered wood coffee table will bring a boho vibe to your living room, and the design is kid-friendly.
Low-profile means piece of mind with this one, and your kiddos will be able to use it for board games, to color, or even to enjoy their afternoon snack.
Crafted from solid mango wood, it boasts a unique oval shape with no sharp corners, ball feet, and charming lattice cutouts, making it a stylish yet practical addition to your home.
Market Coffee Table
This coffee table offers it all, from its eco-friendly, sturdy design to its concealed storage space. With its bamboo and hand-wrapped jute construction, it adds a touch of natural style to your room.
I absolutely love the idea of the removable white enamel tray for both functionality and a lovely contrast to the frame's organic textures. It will make a statement in your living space while being a great piece of furniture if you have young kids.
Plus, its ample size allows you to store everything from games and toys to extra throw blankets inside!
Rhianne Coffee Table
This round coffee table is a sleek and contemporary piece made from parawood, featuring a subtle brushed finish.
The round design is ideal for an evening of playing board games with the family.
Thick triangular legs keep this coffee table from tipping over when little ones climb on it.
Cleanup is easy with a damp cloth, and you can dust daily with a dry soft cloth.
Ethan Coffee Table Storage Ottoman
Elevate your space with the this square coffee table ottoman with storage – the perfect child-safe coffee table.
Its modern design brings a trendy vibe to your home, and the hydraulic lift-up lid reveals a spacious interior for storage for all the books, toys and blankets.
Crafted from solid wood and premium fabrics, it combines style, durability, and comfort, making it an eye-catching addition to your living room, play room, family room, or den.
Burbank Wood Coffee Table Natural
Elevate your entertainment area with the Burbank Wood Coffee Table, a stylish and functional addition designed with Studio McGee.
Crafted from wood in a natural finish, this oval coffee table not only offers a perfect surface for snacks and drinks, but also features a unique C-shape base for added style.
Its versatile design seamlessly complements various decor styles and color schemes, making it the ideal choice for showcasing decor or giving your kiddos a place to do homework.
Scarlette Kidney-Shaped Coffee Table in Walnut
Add a touch of retro charm to your living space with the Scarlette coffee table – a child-safe choice with no sharp corners. with its kidney shaped design.
Crafted from wood and featuring a warm walnut brown finish, it effortlessly complements any color scheme.
Its spacious tabletop offers room for remotes, a potted plant, or your morning espresso, while the rounded edges and angled legs evoke a delightful mid-century vibe.
Modern Lift Top Coffee Table with Storage for Living Room with Rounded Corners
I just love this lift top coffee table in natural walnut that has a midcentury modern look to it. With its distinctive fluted panel design and gracefully curved edges (no sharp corners), this coffee table is not only stylish but also functional.
The spring mechanism allows it to reveal hidden storage space, perfect for keeping books or board games in your living room. Additionally, the full table pop-up section serves as a convenient workspace.
What is the best kid-friendly material for a coffee table?
For a family with small kids, durability and safety are key when it comes to choosing furniture and its materials.
- Solid wood is very durable, sturdy, and timeless…but want out for sharp corners. It can also get stained easily if not sealed properly.
- Soft, padded upholstered coffee tables are great because they have soft edges. But fabric-topped coffee tables and ottomans need to be constructed with high-performance fabrics to withstand wear and tear and be stain-resistant. Soft edges won’t guarantee that your child won’t get hurt, but they will definitely minimize the potential chances of injury.
- Plastic or acrylic is a good choice because it is easy to clean and there are no splinters. Often they will have rounded edges on acrylic coffee tables.
- Kid-proof finish is key! To be honest, any material of coffee table can work if it has a protective finish that can be easily cleaned.
What is the best-shaped coffee table to have with small children?
- Round or oval coffee table shapes are ideal when you have young kids. The continuous edge eliminates sharp corners that could cause injuries.
- Kidney-shaped coffee tables also work well and they are a bit more unique and they don’t have corners.
- Rectangle shaped tables with rounded corners give you the best of the both worlds.
Which kid friendly coffee table is your favorite?
Let us know in the comments below!
