In the coffee table family, the accent table is cousin to the end table. Sometimes modest, sometimes grand, always interesting, accent tables are a step up in daring from end tables. Accent tables bet all their chips on style. The bold and charismatic presence of an accent table in a room signifies a home decorator with a highly developed and very personal sense of taste.
Accent Tables and Their Uses
Accent tables are end tables unleashed. They can be positioned nearly anywhere: in a living room, hallway, anteroom, bedroom, entryway, or study. The uses of accent tables also vary tremendously. Some merely provide a surface for displaying candles, vases, or lamps. Other accent tables feature open interior shelving for books or mementoes. Large accent tables can be almost dresser-like in their drawer capacity, while others could function as hostess islands at soirees and cocktail parties.
Accent tables are protean things, meaning they take many shapes and support many different uses. Corner tables, book tables, butler tables, martini tables, tea tables, and pedestals all fall under the category of accent tables. Just as every language has its accent, accent tables can complement every decor.
Choosing an Accent Table Style
With so many styles from which to choose, shopping for accent tables can be a lot of fun. To make your search easier, decide early on what features your accent table style would require: number of drawers, an open or closed base, a frame with sinuous or straight lines.
Accent tables are especially great for home decorators working with a small budget. A sophisticated accent table with an antique or classic wood finish can be purchased for a very reasonable price. And because they're accent pieces, accent tables provide more "style per dollar" than most furniture items.
Many people who add an accent table to their decor will later add another, so keep your whole home in mind as you shop for accent tables at CoffeeTablesGalore.com. In other words, have your wits about you: accent tables like surprises.
