Occasional tables may seem too petite to pull their weight around the house, but unlike their big sister the side table, they are nimble and handy as can be. See how five decorators make this hardworking accent their go-to piece for tight quarters and awkward spaces.
Edit Down
If your living room is prone to clutter, slender occasional tables can help prevent the mess. Perched on either side of a sofa, their smaller surface area forces you to edit down to a few choice items.
Interior by: Katie Lydon
Clever Coffee Table
Pushing two tiny tables together to create a more versatile coffee table is one of the oldest (and easiest) tricks in the designer playbook. Whether you need open floor space for a cocktail party or extra surfaces for guests, your two tables are always ready to divide and conquer.
Interior by: Grant K. Gibson
Quick Fix
When a room is plagued with awkward corners or empty spaces that just seem to need something, an occasional table is just what the decorator ordered. With their diminutive size, accent tables easily tuck into any little nook in need of some love.
Interior by: Hillary Thomas
Small Space
In a petite guest room, there's little room for a big bedside table. With just enough space for a lamp and book, an occasional table gets the job done gracefully, and looks cute to boot.
Interior by: Michael S. Smith
Unifying Force
Two chairs at the foot of the bed have the potential to look out of place, but add a small accent table and it becomes a charming little vignette.
Design by Thomas Jayne
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