Selecting the Perfect Side Table
FOCUS ON YOUR SIDE TABLES
A side table – also called an end table or accent table – is different than a coffee table, which tends to be in front of your sofa and easy chairs.
Because side tables sit alongside chairs or sofas, or against a wall, they’re often overlooked in planning your décor, yet they’re the perfect place to add an unusual or dramatic piece.
A side table can be an attention getter, without making such a big statement that it totally defines your space.
ATTENTION GETTING PIECES
When shopping for an attention-getting side table, think:
– Asian painted pieces
– Turkish or Moroccan inlaid wood tables
– Recycled wood pieces
– Metallic pieces in a matte, shiny or distressed finish
– Clear bold lucite tables
Or you can transform an existing side table by painting it a dramatic color, refinishing it with a faux finish or topping it with a beautiful piece of glass, marble, granite or mirror. Just make sure the design is in scale with your existing furnishings and complements your décor.
WHAT TO DISPLAY
Side tables are perfect for displaying decorative objects, but don’t add too many objects or you’ll create clutter. Think about displaying items such as:
– A small sculpture or object
– Books
– A floral arrangement or plant
– A vase
– A lamp
– A photograph of family, friends or a favorite destination
– Candles
– A clock
Take a look at your living room or great room from a different angle, and focus on side tables this season.
