Console and couch tables are frequently referred to as "accent tables." But as the emphasis here is on function rather than form, a side table, coffee table, or cocktail table can equally be referred to.

• Choose the size of your coffee table first. Choose a table with a wide plank top if it will be frequently used as a place to gather for game night or as a casual area for munching. Bring home a silhouette that compliments your art pieces if your coffee table holds beautiful items like trays or flowers.
• Your table's materials contribute to its opulent appearance. High-gloss wood, rich grain, crystal-clear parts, and metal utilized as cladding or finishes rather than merely for legs are currently in style.
• Examine the effects of proportion on the appearance of your space. Tiered shelving or glass accents, for example, might bring attention to your table or other neighboring furniture in some houses. The coffee table is the focal point and is sized appropriately in other households.