1. Accent tables are small, attractive pieces of furniture designed to add visual interest to a room. Think of them as functional pieces of art that can work anywhere - entryway, den, dining room, living room, or even the bedroom. Like pieces of art, they're constructed in various designs and shapes - rectangular, round, square, and oval - to suit your personal preference.
2. The perfect size for a potted plant, vase of flowers, or memento collection, occasional tables provide display platforms for meaningful or beautiful items to perk up a room. Unlike some bookcases or cabinets, a decorative table is appealing in its own right, and it immediately draws your attention to what's on top.
3. Since most people don't usually think about including decorative tables in their home design scheme, strategically placing these small tables in your home can add old money charm and a luxurious opulence to your decor. They really take your style to a new level of sophistication and distinguish your home from the competition.
4. Since they're small in size and meant to be decorative, these fun, expressive tables are a great forum for experimenting with other decorating styles. Don't choose a table that will clash with your current design, but have fun with it. Add an Asian-inspired table to your traditional room, or choose an ornately carved piece to add texture to your contemporary decor.
5. For the conservative home designer, enhance your current decor with a matching table. Your design scheme will instantly feel richer and more complete, giving your space a finished look and feel. Take advantage of our wide variety of table top materials - wood, glass, metal, and stone - when shopping for the perfect addition to your home.
6. Carefully select the items you display on your table. By adding and devoting an entire table to a sculpture, photograph, or plant, you are showcasing the importance of that item in your life. Decorative displays give you the chance to add personality to your home, and well-placed tables open wide the possibilities.
7. A full end table is usually too large for placing next to a recliner or between two conversation chairs, but you still need some place to set beverages, lamps, and accents. In this case, a small accent table is the solution. It'll fit just right, while offering convenience and enhancing the appeal of your other furniture pieces.
8. Many tables feature an extra shelf underneath the table top as an additional display space. Other tables include small drawers or cabinets for handy concealed storage. You could use these storage spaces for keeping photo albums or spare mementos that you can rotate with the top display to keep your home feeling fresh and exciting.
9. Ornate tables on pedestals call attention to the items displayed on the top platform. Tables with lower shelves or drawers are more useful than decorative, and are better used as small end tables or entryway tables. Corner tables make empty nooks come alive with convenience and style that's worth a second look.
10. Have a large expanse of wall that seems a tad bare? Add a table right in the middle, and plan a decorative scheme around it. Hang a picture over the table and plop a vase of flowers on top, and what was once a boring wall is now an interesting focal point that expresses your personality. What a difference a table makes.
