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Whether you are decorating your home for the first time or it’s time for that refresh, the best place to start is the living room. Updating and decorating your living space can be as easy as changing up what you place on your end tables. Just a table lamp can feel too plain and not decorative enough, but once you start placing items around the table lamp it can start to feel crowded and then there’s no surface space for your drinks or remotes. Lucky for you, we have a guide that can help you upgrade your end tables without doing too much or not enough.
(Pictured: Treytown End Table)
Should You Replace Your End Tables?
The first step and the best start when decorating your end tables is to look at what you currently have. Think about what you want to put on this table, does it have the space? Is it made with a style that you currently love? Do you want to focus more on function or aesthetics? These are the questions that you should be asking yourself while you focus on the end table itself. If you’re focusing more on functionality, you might want to consider getting an end table with one that has USB charging ports, pull-out trays, drawers for storage or just plenty of table space. Aesthetic-focused folks will want to look at the variety of styles, shapes and colors that end tables can come in, there are so many options to choose from so you’ll be sure to find the one that best suits you.
(Pictured: Tyler Creek End Table)
Start With Placing the Basics
After you have the perfect end table in your home, it is best to start with the basics when decorating. That means it’s time to choose a new table lamp. There are a couple of rules to keep in mind when you’re looking for the best table lamp that fits your end table; for height you’ll want to be in eyeline with the bottom of the base when you are sitting on your sofa, for width avoid having it take up more than a third of your table space. Regarding the style of the table lamp, that is up to you! Just like end tables, table lamps come in a variety of shapes and colors for you to choose from. Once you find the perfect table lamp to go with your perfect end table, you can start decorating with a new tray or coaster set.
(Pictured: Todoe End Table)
Add a Personal Touch
Just focusing on function can make your home feel unwelcoming, it’d be a good idea to add some personalization to your end tables with handmade goodies or picture frames. Take your favorite photos or certain mementos of your travels and add some to the end table to make it feel more inviting. Not to mention, they can be great conversation starters for your guests! You can use a picture frame to display your milestones, a memory box that features keepsakes or even a vase you made with your own hands to display a beautiful flower arrangement.
(Pictured: Bolanburg End Table)
Now that you have learned about how to decorate your end tables, use this guide as a helpful tool when you go through those living room refreshes. From how to choose the best end table to how to add some personalized decor, decorating your end tables will feel less overwhelming. When you’re ready to start your refresh, we’re here to help! You can shop online for new end tables and decor pieces here, or you can visit us in person and get advice from our sales folks at 4200 W Kellogg Dr.
