Modern Occasional and Living Room Tables

Why We Love Occasional Tables

Accent tables are the perfect option for areas of your home where you need an everyday, functional table but would also like something decorative. From glass to wood coffee tables, modern side tables, end tables and console tables, this selection of everyday occasional tables can improve the decor of any home and allow for storage and organization in areas that can easily become cluttered. And whether your home is traditionally decorated or filled with modern implements, you'll have no problem working an accent table into the mix.

Where Occasional Tables Work Best

Any room of the home that needs an accenting piece of contemporary furniture benefits from one of these tables. Modern coffee tables fit perfectly in front of the living room sofa and can add enough to the decor of the room to actually work as a centerpiece to hold more than just magazines, remote controls or your cup of joe. On either side of the sofa, you will want to have a side table or end table to hold table lamps and your living room essentials. Coffee tables also make their presence known in offices where they can pleasantly greet any of your visitors. Bedrooms also benefit from a well-designed accent table, especially when used on either side of the bed. Kitchens and dining rooms appreciate a console table where it can act as a buffet or to show off your favorite tableware. Finally, consider a table in the entryway to hold books, a decorative vase, table clocks and more. The second your guests enter your home they will be met with your knack for stylish interior design.

An Occasional Table For Every Style

From rustic coffee tables to tempered glass end tables, this collection of everyday tables aim to meet a wide variety of decorating styles. For lovers of mid-century modern design, look to a retro-inspired table from Gus Modern. With any of its furniture offering, Gus integrates modern furniture manufacturing practices with inspiration from designs made famous in the 1950s. Eye-catching good wood looks from IonDesign help you accomplish a rustic theme throughout your house and you'll find a strong selection of coffee tables, end tables and side tables. Tom Dixon's tables introduce an elegant marble look you can appreciate in any room and look to BDI Furniture for well-made glass topped tables. Finally, to add a splash of color with an accent table, look to the selection from Kartell.

How to Choose the Best Occasional Table

As an everyday piece of furniture, adding any kind of accent table to your rooms should be relatively easy. However, you'll want to first identify your preferred style, color pattern and the right size to help you choose the best occasional table. This collection of tables range from large coffee tables to quaint side tables and thin console tables. Depending on where you need a new accent table, your options will differ. Look for common sizing dimensions including height, width and length to choose the right tables for your home. You'll also want to determine what kind of table top you prefer. You'll find luxurious glass, hardy wood, durable plastic and more. Lastly, choose colors and materials that easily blend into your existing decor. If you have any questions about the accent and occasional tables featured here, please call our furniture experts at 877.445.4486.

Other Considerations

If you are refreshing your entire living room, take a look at the complete living room furniture category. There you will find plush sofas, large sectionals for great rooms, sofa beds, comfortable lounge chairs and more. And look to the collection of decorative accessories to give your space even more of a personality. Decorative accessories includes vases, bowls, centerpieces, candles and votives you can use in combination with any of these tables. You may also want to introduce the same style of these accent tables into your dining room or kitchen to achieve a consistent look throughout the home.