Edited to add to The Nester's Linky Party, The Lettered Cottage Favorites of 2009 and The Inspired Room Best of 2009. Since this is a decorating blog, I do a wide variety of decorating posts, so it was hard to choose just one. It really depends on the person and what they're looking for at the time, but I liked the inspiration in this one and it seemed like others did too...
The post title pretty much sums this up, so I won't chatter on about it. If you're in need of a new coffee table or just looking to mix it up a bit, hopefully this post will provide some inspiration and helpful tips.
A large upholstered or leather ottoman is always an option.
Calico CornersTrunks are great, especially if you need additional storage.
House Beautiful Photo Don Freeman
Add a glass table top to something. What? Use your imagination. :-)
Use two (or three) small tables or ottomans.
A small ottoman and a small table...
Better Homes and GardensFind something that you love, in the shape that you need, and use it as a coffee table. Having a table that's "mobile" can be a nice idea as well.
Add a mirror to an existing table to make it larger or give it some sparkle.
diyideas.comUse a bench. As many decorating styles as there are in the world, there's usually a bench style to go with it.
Image Pottery Barn
Cherry plywood table - Better Homes and Gardens.Coffee table from a door - Kimba at ASPTL.
Ottman/coffee table from scratch - Tutorial here.
Vintage sign coffee table - Tutorial here.
Table base into an a coffee table/ottoman Britt at A Penny Saved.
A cute painted chalkboard table for the family room. diyideas.com.
If you like the table leg style shown in the photo below, you can find a very detailed tutorial for the entire table at diyideas.com .
What is your favorite type of coffee table? Have you ever used something really unexpected?
I'll be talking about side/end tables and bedside tables in upcoming posts. Have a good day!
