How to Choose the Right Side Table
Rooms designs come together to perfectly fulfill your vision when every detail is considered. From the rug to the ceiling light, every element is vital to completing the picture you have in your mind and the expressing the style that makes you happy. So an entire post about the side table is just as important as an article about chairs and floor lamps. Today we offer you our best advice for choosing the right side table.
Choose the Right Side Table
In our opinion, the side table has an incredibly important job in any and all rooms; it holds table light, is a great place to style décor, offers a place for your drink, adds height layers, and reinforces the overall style of the room. What’s more, the right side table can provide vital storage and be the connecting piece that brings different sections of the room together.
3 Considerations for Choosing the Right Side Table
To choose the perfect table light for your space and needs there are three core considerations.
Height – Keep in mind the height of not just the table you love, but the furniture it will be next to. Few things are more annoying than having to reach up from your seat on the slouchy sofa to put your drink on the too-tall side table. Take some measurements before purchasing!
Tabletop Size – Another place where a few easy measurements will save you a lot of heartache. The width and depth, or circumference, of the tabletop can make or break the usability of the side table. Too small and you run out of space immediately or things are always falling off the edge. Too big and it’s hard to navigate around, becomes a clunky inconvenience, and makes using your other furniture difficult.
Shape – Square, round, or oval? Seems like an easy question with an easy answer, but we think you should take another look at the other furniture in the room. Large, overstuffed furniture needs a contrast with a more sleek, squared side table, while a Mid-Century sofa or lounge chair will benefit from a table with softer lines.
Our Favorite Bedside Tables
The bedside table often needs to serve a few purposes: storage, display, and décor. You want something that brings a little style to the space but still has lots of practicality to it.
Pacific Side Table
One of our favorites is the Volk Pacific Side Table. This gorgeous piece is crafted from solid White Oak and features charming, Mid-Century forward hand-turned brass legs that add that pop of character which perfectly complement both elevated modern and more casual bedrooms.
The Pacific Side Table pairs perfectly with the Rest Lamp and Echasse Vase.
Classic Side Table
If storage is less of a priority the Eastvold Furniture Classic Side Table is a fantastic, more modern option. This elegant and simple option has an extra shelf, but no drawers, which means there’s still space for your books and odds and ends to keep them off the tabletop. An added bonus for this side table is the ethically sourced lumber!
The Classic Side Table pairs perfectly with the Mutatio Table Lamp and the Footed Planter.
The Best Sofa End Tables
The ideal end table for the sofa is one that can effortlessly slip in next to the sofa without getting in the way. It also has a decent amount of table top space and has a good style rapport with the other furniture.
Hudson Side Table
Solid wood and powder-coated steel are the two basic component of the Hudson Side Table which brings a unique, geometric character to the room. Its wire legs crisscross but are still thin enough to prevent bulk. This table is also available in a number of color options so it can fit right in to any color palette or theme.
Pair the Hudson Side Table with the Piccola Table Lamp.
Accent Cafe Table
Our second pick for the sofa side table is the Accent Café Table. This all-wood, elegant table is compact but not forgettable. Crafted from oak, the Accent Café Table’s thin, tapering legs and slightly lipped tabletop make it an easy choice for a functional living room side table.
Pair the Accent Café Table with the Meridian Lamp and Komo Mini Vases.
The Perfect Lounge Tables for Comfy Chairs
Your comfy chair is your haven. It’s where you snuggle in to read, lounge to engage in long conversations, and just relax after long days. The side table needs to be a little functional and wonderfully stylish to make this corner of paradise absolutely perfect.
Umanoff Side Table
This 1950s masterpiece isn't just nostalgia, it's a reissued piece that actually functions well in contemporary homes. Originally designed by American industrial designer Arthur Umanoff, the Umanoff Side Table balances walnut and brass on a rounded top and tripod-inspired frame that challenges convention through clean lines and clever details. Its small footprint means it slips in next to your lounge chair without causing a fuss but makes an impression on all who see it.
Pair the Umanoff Side Table with the B-4 Table Lamp and the Knitting Lounge Chair – Sheepskin.
Vault Side Table
Our final side table suggestion is the Vault Side Table. This table’s Brutalist expressions are balanced by the elegant marble table top shelf while its simplicity is countered by its functionality. Featuring an extra shelf as well as a magazine holder, the Vault Side Table has plenty of space hidden in its unobtrusive silhouette.
Pair the Vault Side Table with the Rico Lounge Chair and Arum Portable Lamp.
Find the Right Side Table at HORNE
Whether you’re just starting your hunt for your first ever home or want to overhaul old rooms, you can find the right side table for your space and needs at HORNE. Beautifully crafted Scandinavian tables, modern storage tables, and refreshing contemporary furniture are all included in our expansive catalogue of elegant and modern home furnishings. Shop our bedroom, living room, and lounge collections to discover the perfect side table.
