A thoughtfully styled table can be integral to decluttering your living space and even turn it into an absolute gem. It is almost standard for the living room to have a cute coffee table of a certain size. However, the size, material, and even the design of that table will boil down to how you want the space to look, whether you want a minimalistic design, and so on. Plus, small accessories to put on top of the table are welcome. Try using linen tablecloths if you want them to look elegant, but also practical.
Let’s take a glance at some of the niftiest table designs out there:
Modern Rectangular Boxy Coffee Table (Complete with Shelving)
If you are tired of pieces and bits cluttering your lounge, why not buy a sizable coffee table with spacious shelves in the belly? This class of tables is starting to be commonplace – with large open side compartments to accommodate your accessories and books. You better go for one with a tempered glass top.
Sculptured Tables
Furniture as a form of household contemporary art and craft is the only theme behind sculptural tables, whether wooden, stone, glass or any other material. If you are a modern art aficionado, having a sculptural wooden or glass coffee table sitting in your family room or office would bring some magic to space. More often than not, this class of tables is normally designed to have a sculptured base and a glass or wood (or any other material, even plastic) on top. The base too can be made of anything – the only distinction is that it grabs all the attention. Also, the sculpture may be anything the artists could think of, but the warmth in the material and the shape always stand out to bring a sophisticated look. The sculpture is a small part of the larger world of art. When it comes to tables, therefore, you could consider figurine tables that depict a certain figure such as an animal or even a car.
Wire Base Glass/Wood Coffee Table
Chances are you have this kind of table already. But they don’t stop to amaze you when you take a second, third, and infinite look at it. Wire-based items in general are an extremely common theme in interior décor furnishings. They are considered to be outstanding design icons today. Geometric or symmetric wire designs with pleasant harmonious forms produce a graceful and decorative base for a cute and fashionable glass or wood coffee table.
Magazine Rack Glass Table
Form meets function, but the utility is the main overriding concept here. Magazine rack glass tables are a darling of everyone. They are made from nothing but glass although we are starting to see varieties with steel and bronze parts, all of which are still captivating. Glass side tables or coffee tables with built-in racks for magazines deliver the style and a good decorating opportunity for all kinds of creative uses of the space beneath them. For example, you can use this space to store your favorite books, magazines, newspapers and add the necessary sophistication to the room’s ambiance.
Glass Top Curio Tables
Never mistake this class of tables with magazine rack glass tables. Glass top curio tables are the average glass table with no place to put a magazine or store anything. But they are the same common glassy tables you are used to. Keep in mind that, although glass is durable, it will still tear out or scratch. Those micro-scratches can easily be fixed, but just make sure to never put any objects that will create such a thing.
Aquarium Glass Table
Picture this: an aquarium under the table! Bringing a natural and outdoor setting into your living space is a commonly spoken mantra in the modern language of contemporary design and home design. However, you can easily get nature into your rooms without redesigning the home and still add the desired distinction. You can do so with an aquarium coffee table which is normally made of glass but may feature steel legs.
There are numerous nifty table options out there from which you could choose for your living room, but that will boil down to your preferences and budget among other factors.
Photo by Jean van der Meulen
