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Living Room Tables: Mixing, Matching and Lifestyle Considerations Mixing Materials In 2022 you have more creative freedom in designing your living space and it’s no longer a faux pas to mix it up. Although it creates cohesiveness, you don’t need to be matchy-matchy by selecting the same shape, material and finish for the cocktail and side tables. For example, if utilizing a white marble top cocktail table, it would be visually interesting to incorporate a dark metal side table. 
Shaping Up There are so many options available when it comes to shapes for cocktail and side tables. Square, round, rectangular, oval, octagonal; It may feel overwhelming but don’t stress! Going against your initial instinct by selecting side tables that are a different shape than your cocktail table will make the space more eclectic and visually interesting. 
The Purpose How are you using the space? Do you host the children’s birthday parties and your holidays feel like family reunions? Do you entertain a few friends with a cocktail hour before a dinner reservation? Or is this space primarily used to unwind and watch Netflix’s Virgin River with your feet up? The size, material and finish of your living room surfaces should be influenced by your lifestyle. An upholstered ottoman or a round cocktail table is better for kids not to bump their head on sharp corners. A brass finished rectangular glass cocktail table is stylish for your occasional cocktail hour gathering and is a classic transitional piece. For your relaxing night in, a larger side table would be beneficial for your table lamp, red wine, pretzels and remote, but a porous white marble top will be more difficult to keep free of stains so glass or metal would be ideal. Let your lifestyle influence your style! 
Keeping it Easy Of course, there always is the option to keep it as simple as possible by selecting a cocktail table that has a matching collection. This is a safe option that eliminates the guesswork and is great for a traditional home where symmetry is more ideal than in an eclectic, creative space. See to the left where this collection has matching shapes, materials and finishes, which is a hot seller for our clients and is currently available at PDHG. Below are additional examples of collections that sport matching pieces for living room tables.     Working with a professional will be beneficial in accomplishing your goals. Bringing in photos of your living space will help our team to create the most logical layout for you while considering all the essential aspects of your lifestyle and personal taste. We have hundreds of tables, lamps, and decorative pieces that are immediately available on our showroom floor and can refresh your space the very same day, or allow us to custom order exactly what you need. We look forward to helping you Furnish Your Escape! |
