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Stumped over accent tables...

10 years ago

Okay, so I have a couple of very strong elements (picture and rug) along with a light brown sofa and brown leather chair. I’ve hit a wall as to what coffee table and side tables to get. Was thinking of white trunk side tables, but what coffee table would go with them…let alone lamps. And would those be too much anyways? Right now I have the dining bench serving as my coffee table and a temporary side table until I figure this out. Any suggestions would really be appreciated. I know I still need some height and color too, but am just going a step at a time. The second end table looks more like a nightstand to me, but perhaps it would transform itself in a living room setting?


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  • 10 years ago

    this is a room Joanna Gaines would love. Maybe check out her pics and see if there are some tables you would put in there.


    Theresa McNulty thanked Sue54
  • 10 years ago

    Thanks Sue. I love that show!

  • 10 years ago

    I have the top end table and love it!

    Theresa McNulty thanked J J
  • 10 years ago

    Thanks Judi. That’s my favorite too. Do you think it would look okay with one on each end of the sofa? That wall already looks visually “heavy” to me and I’m just not sure if those would help or hinder.

  • 10 years ago
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    From the photo it doesn't look as if you have room for end tables. I think I would do a floor lamp instead. How about a couple of vintage suitcases under the coffee table? . If it's just the angle of the photo and you do have room I prefer the top one. Agree that Joanna Gaines would be proud of you!

    Theresa McNulty thanked Lila
  • 10 years ago
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    I don't think there is room for two and I really like the top one for your living room and I would add two white suede pillows on your couch, to help pull the whites in room together. A floor lamp near your leather chair would be nice and when considering a coffee table, I think a large square two level industrial with legs that compliment side table would work well and since this is where you will be watching tv, it's convenient to have a sturdy/large table that you can put you feet up and have place snacks. Add some lovely coffee table books to the second shelf for a nice look as well.

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    Theresa McNulty thanked Maureen
  • 10 years ago
    I love the first one but I would only get one for the corner. Here's an idea for a coffee table.
    Theresa McNulty thanked linlac
  • 10 years ago

    I do have room for two end tables as long as they are no wider that 20” each, but yes, one side could have a floor lamp. Maureen, I like the idea of a square coffee table, but think it would have to have a glass top like Linlac suggested (and a round one might work also) I think the room is already bordering on brown overload. I like the idea of industrial legs.

    Lila, are you suggesting a couple suitcases under a glass top coffee table? That sounds interesting!

  • 10 years ago
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    Just something to consider, glass is not as practical/hard to keep clean and can't put your feet up. If this was a less used room glass would be lovely I think. Once you add accessories on a table, you won't feel the overload of wood perhaps. Hope this helps.

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    Theresa McNulty thanked Maureen
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    10 years ago

    sorry...I see it didn't copy, go to AllModern, they have some great pieces on sale.....

    Theresa McNulty thanked Sandi Perry Interiors
  • 10 years ago

    Thanks again Maureen. And yes, you’ve got a good point on glass top tables. If the top was a light wood with industrial legs, then I think it would work well. Perhaps a light stone with industrial legs could work as well.


    Sandi, thanks for trying to post the picture :) I’ll check out AllModern. Love a sale!

  • 10 years ago

    Whatever you get for end/side tables, they should come to within 1" of the seat arm height and when you add a lamp, the two should reach 58-64" above the floor. Coffee table should be no longer than 2/3 of the width between the sofa's arms. Get your proportions right on paper before you start shopping. I might consider reclaimed wood for the coffee table.

    Theresa McNulty thanked decoenthusiaste
  • 10 years ago

    Thanks decoenthusiaste. It’s going to be tough finding 29” high by 20” wide side tables, but think an inch or two lower might be okay. A reclaimed wood table would look nice if it were light enough.

  • 10 years ago

    Theresa, the shape of your current coffee table seems perfect to me. Maybe you could paint it with chalk paint if you aren't happy with it. I've even seen tables done in blackboard paint. And yes, I was thinking about a suitcase under the table, either vintage or a replica similar to the end tables you posted. It could be painted white.Can't wait to see what you do.

    Theresa McNulty thanked Lila
  • 10 years ago

    Thanks Lila. I do like the bench coffee tables. This one in the pic belongs to the dining table though….and it is a bit too long. I’ve seen some light colored ones with black metal legs that might work. There is still quite a bit of space if I go that route, so was thinking of a pouf and a couple pillows to bring in a bit of color. But I’m still stuck on side tables :)