It’s an often overlooked area of interior design – especially as side tables are usually an afterthought when it comes to furnishing your living room. But the side table‘s presence in the design of a room can really help to accent the larger and more visible pieces of furniture. So to help, we’ve come up with a few ideas to get you started.
1. Lighten Up Your Living Room
Keeping things simple is going to play a big role in this article – and for good reason. While you have limited table space to play with, side tables benefit from being small enough to place at the end of a sofa or instead in the nooks and crannies of a room. Take advantage of their petite design by lightening up the darker spaces in the living area – or by providing enough light by the sofa so you can read.
At the end of the day, the function of side tables should match in with your own personal tastes and hobbies. Choose something that’s going to help you feel like you, whether it’s adding lamp light in which to read a book or a statement piece that’s sure to dazzle.
2. Bring the Blossom Back
With the changing seasons we often lose the colours of spring and summer. However, side tables offer up the perfect opportunity to bring some of that colour back. Furnish your table with a bouquet of flowers and a simple vase – and try to use flowers that accent or contrast the colours of your home. Not only will you benefit from the designer look by doing this, but you’ll also give your living room a fresh lease of life.
3. Layering Up
Generally speaking, you can make a side table feel fuller by using different “layers”. By this we mean an upper and lower layer. For example, try combining a vase and flowers with lower down items like your favourite book or magazine – or an ornament if you’re feeling fancy.
The combination of smaller and larger items will be easy on the eye and will ensure your side table isn’t left looking bare.
4. Contemporary Additions
If you have a simple colour scheme then contemporary pieces will often draw the eye, which can be a great effect in such a room. Contemporary items can offer a subtle sculptural element and will often show off our personality. Try using colours or materials that fit in to the overall theme within a room – whether it’s the gold and silver tones of precious metals, or the glamourous look of quirky pieces.
So there you have it: our quick-help guide to decorating the often overlooked living room table – the side table. Hopefully we’ve given you a few ideas, but don’t forget to pop in store to check out a range of accessories for your home.
