Get your feet under the table. When you visit our assortment of end tables here at KKH, you’ll find one of our largest product categories with tons of options to explore. In fact, it could be overwhelming. But don’t worry. As one of the most popular categories on our site, the Kuotes has decided it’s time to break it down.
We’re answering all of your questions about end and side table style and sizing that you need to know for your designs. That’s just how we do it at the Kuotes, laying all of our cards down on… the table. Okay, we’ll stop. Read on for our guide to several different types of popular end tables and side tables and shop our top product picks!
Classic End Tables
Classic (also called traditional) end and side tables have that strong, regal look to them. It’s like they’re saying, “You BETTER put down a coaster before you try to set a glass on me.” They are typically made of rich, dark woods and feature ornate details, such as delicate curvature and inlaid tops. Classic style end tables are more formal and can infuse a room with an opulent air.
Since they are such stately pieces, the Kuotes recommends you use them sparingly as too much traditional furniture can be standoffish. In fact, our new Modern Classic collection gives a modern ease to all of our pieces and diminishes the formidable look of some older furniture. However, if you want to increase the elegance of you room, a small touch of traditional style will do the trick.
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Rustic End Tables
Rustic style side tables look like they’ve been supporting your lamps, decor, and beverages for years. Common materials include weathered or distressed wood with exposed metal accents, like nail-heads or metal beams and legs. In stark comparison to the classic style, rustic end and side tables look casual and inviting, but they pair well with sleek, modern pieces as well.
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French Country End Tables
French Country end and side tables bring you back to that cute Parisian cottage. There is a romantic feel to them as they feature feminine lines and details with softer edges. These end tables are typically made of wood, often reclaimed or distressed, and are painted in provincial whites and creams. The French Country end table is one of our most popular styles, and they certainly make us swoon.
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Modern End Tables
Modern end and side tables bring us the solidness and simplicity we look for in a table. Rooted in utility, we know that these tables won’t turn on us. But they’re also gorgeous, have an easy elegance, and typically constructed of metal, plastic, glass, or acrylic. The designs you’ll find are geometric and minimal, so they serve as great surfaces for displaying decor.
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Industrial End Tables
Industrial end and side tables are reliant. They also mix well with multiple styles (think rustic or modern) and bring a sense of urban style into the home. Industrial side and end tables can be as simple as an industrial spool rescued from the sidewalk, as sophisticated as a sculptural metal mesh basket, or as earthy as a reclaimed wood combined with a vintage metal base.
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Features to Look For When Shopping for an End Table
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2 thoughts on “The Kathy Kuo Home Guide to Shopping for End Tables”
It’s good to know that an end table can be a convenient way to add storage space to your home. My wife and I got a bunch of books recently, and we want to make sure that we have a place to put them all. We’ll be looking further into our options for end tables to store all of our books in at some point in the future.
This End Table Guide is very thorough with design ideas. The points it makes about size, shape and dimension are especially helpful for those with small spaces. I would definitely recommend this End Table Guide to any of my friends who are looking for assistance with furniture layout and purchase.
Thank you, this is really helpful.