How to style a side table
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Use side tables as a room's focal point, to display personal items, storage for your book collection, or to add color to your room.
How to style a side table
- Pick a table shape
- Round, square or rectangular
- Consider the size of the room and current decor

- Consider the size of the side table in relation to the space it's in
- The size of the side table should be proportional to the room size, the main furniture and the location and size of the windows.
- If the side table is going to be next to a couch arm, does the size of the side table look proportional to the couch?
- Decide if you're going to use your side table for storage or display
- On a Liz Table the bottom can be used to store books vertically or across the bottom like a book shelf.
- Display side tables are good for displaying items you want to show off, like a vase of flowers or a decorative bowl

- If your main pieces of furniture are dark-colored, try a lighter shade side table!
- A side table of a lighter shade in a mostly dark colored room will a make the space lighter
- Add contrast when you have a dark colored couch with a lighter colored side table - Ash is a great light colored hardwood option
- Lamps can give purpose to any side table
- Use to add light to the room
- Lamps can be used to add a focal point in the room
- Lamps of a contrasting shape or color will add a nice visual element to that area of the room

- A vase full of fresh flowers adds life to a room and gives purpose to your side table
- Flowers are a great way to add color
- Display in a vase to decorate your side table
- Seasonal flowers can be added like tulips in the spring
- Stacks of books add visual interest and serves as a stand for whatever other decor piece you want on top of your side table
- Books can be stacked in a variety of ways and in different directions
- Use 2-3 books as a way to add height to a vase of flowers, lamp or other piece of decor
- Side tables can be used creatively to bring together the look of an entire room
- Creates a focal point
- Can be used to display a collection of items or a family heirloom
- Adds color and texture
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