Rules For Picking An End Table + 3 Fool-Proof Styling Formulas (+ A Billion Options…JK It’s Only 90)

HI PALS. Let’s start this one off with a trivia fact (you know, in the event that trivia is ever a thing again, but I digress) — you know when you see or hear something for the first time and then you notice it everywhere? That’s called the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon. (I’ll hold for a second while you break out your pens and pencils.)

My Baader-Meinhof kicked in recently when I was looking for styling inspiration for some new end tables. I was feeling overwhelmed with making my tables work in my space — my lamps felt way too big and tall, the surfaces felt crowed with ephemera, and I was just NOT feeling it — so I decided to peek through our archives to see how the actual pros on our team do it. AND Y’ALL, THERE’S A FORMULA. AND IT’S SO EASY. AND I LOVE MY TABLES NOW.

But WAIT! Before I get to the details, let’s just go over some classic living room rules on how to pick a side table that works best in your space:

Size: There aren’t a ton of rules on height — if you can, try to keep the top of your table roughly in line with the arm of your sofa or chair, give or take a few inches — but you definitely DON’T want your end table to be too deep. Make sure the depth of your table isn’t bigger than the depth of the sofa or chair it’s next to!
Materials: If you have a wood coffee table, consider bringing in a cement or metal end table. Mix things up to give your room a little bit of texture!
Visual Weight: If you’ve got a chunky sofa, bring in a piece with legs. If you’re trying to balance some open accent chairs, go for a drum table to ground the space.
Family Ties: Jess once said that you want your living room pieces to be “cousins, not siblings,” and BOY. THAT’S TRUE. Try and keep a common thread — whether that’s color palette, the era they’re from, or a structural detail — so you’re space will have that “who, me? I just naturally have great taste” vibe.

OKAY. Now that you know which end table will work in your design, let’s talk about how to make it look REALLY NICE, okay?

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For Small Tables: Book + Nature + Floor Lamp

Emily Henderson Design Milk Modern Pink Black And White Jaimie Derringer Living Room Reveal 10 — left: photo by tessa neustadt, from: the design milk family room reveal | right: photo by sara ligorria-tramp, from: how target’s fall threshold collection nails the “updated classic” trend

Emily Henderson Target Fall Product 2018 Threshold Traditional Cozy10 — left: photo by tessa neustadt, from: the design milk family room reveal | right: photo by sara ligorria-tramp, from: how target’s fall threshold collection nails the “updated classic” trend

FOLKS. IT’S THE FLOOR LAMP. The floor lamp is the thing that makes tiny side tables work. Open any design magazine for the next week and let that Baader-Meinhof sink in. Every. single. tiny. table. will look like this: a book, a plant (or flowers, or incense, or anything natural) and a floor lamp…and it looks GREAT every time. It’s such a common mistake to try and over-style end tables, but y’all, take a deep breath and clear some stuff off.

And let’s also take a second to look at what makes each of these rooms above work: both leggy tables are balancing out a chunkier, grounded sofa. The round table on the left speaks to the hits of black in the room, the light wood coffee table (the full reveal here is so good), and it echoes the geometric shape of the pillows. On the right, we’re seeing a traditional silhouette that reflects the black metal base of the coffee table.

photos by sara ligorria-tramp | left from: jess’ long awaited (small space) living room reveal, right from: sara’s living room & dining room reveal

You didn’t think I was gonna let you get to the next styling formula without looking at some EHD projects, did you? I’M A HYPE MAN, BABY. Jess’ malachite end table is the perfect example of playing with scale: it’s a little lower than what we normally see, but it’s balanced by the height of the floor lamp. Similarly, Sara’s drum table is a small grounding force for her lighter-weight chairs in this open concept space. And minimalists can rejoice: look at that styling! So simple, so easy.

PS. If you’ve been similarly awakened and now you’re like, “holy crap, I just need to clear off some space and grab a floor lamp to make my space work,” Julie rounded up 39 of our favorites. (You know what else you’ll see in that post? End tables styled with books, one natural element, and a lamp nearby.)

For Larger Tables: Book + Nature + Framed Art + Table Lamp

emily-henderson_lorey-living-room_formal_traditional_bright_airy_eclectic_3 — photo by zeke ruelas | left from: silver lake hills living room reveal, right from: ginny’s living room reveal

ginny_macdonald_black_lamp — photo by zeke ruelas | left from: silver lake hills living room reveal, right from: ginny’s living room reveal

“But Caitlin, I’m smart and bought an end table with enough space for a lamp!” GIRL, I have styling tips for you, too! Kicking it off with a big one: if you’re doing a lamp with a lot of visual weight, like the two above, pop that puppy next to your sofa and style towards the outside of your end table.

When you have such a tall piece, levels are the name of the game. On the left, we have a tall lamp, a mid-sized piece of the art and piece of nature, and a low stack of books. But on the right, with a narrower table, Ginny was able to fake the illusion of additional levels by grounding her art and nature with a bold printed book. In any case, WOW, I have been way over-styling my tables!!!

left: photo by bethany nauert, from: fdr chic – a dude’s mix of antique, mid-century and bohemian style | right: tessa neustadt, photo by from: a modern makeover with method

Colorful_Clean_Mid_Century_Living_Room — left: photo by bethany nauert, from: fdr chic – a dude’s mix of antique, mid-century and bohemian style | right: tessa neustadt, photo by from: a modern makeover with method

DIFFERENT RULE: you know how I just told you to put your lamp next to the sofa? NOT SO FAST. If you’re rocking something with a super thin base, the opposite applies. Why? IT JUST LOOKS BETTER. Again: Baader-Meinhof. I could not find a single photo of lighter-weight lamp that wasn’t on the outer edge of the end table. THESE ARE THE SECRETS FROM A STYLIST THAT THEY’VE BEEN HIDING FROM US.

But again, y’all get it: less is more. Break out a book. Break out some flowers. Bring in a framed piece of art, if you have one (and if not, just bring in extra height with a few more books). That’s all you need! Step away from the HomeGoods — you do not need more knickknacks to fill up your space! (Someone please print this out and show it to me when I’m standing in line at HomeGoods.)

For Doubles: Fake a Coffee Table

Emily Henderson Citizenry Photo Artwork Tessa Living Room Boho 23 — photo by tessa neustadt | from: a living room refresh with the citizenry

MY FAVORITE USE. End tables are often a little more affordable than their full-sized coffee table cousins, so grab two (or three, if your space is enormous) and let them live in front of your sofa. Added bonus: if you want to shake things up a bit, you can repurpose these lil cuties as nightstands (or, you know, as actual side tables), which make them a more budget-friendly choice for those of us who are frequently shaking things up at home.

I could probably write a novel on coffee table styling, but a picture’s worth a thousand words…so here’s a 30-second step-by-step video that Emily made on how to decorate your coffee table, which is probably the educational equivalent of about a billion of my blog posts.

ANYWAY. Now that we’ve gone over how to pick an accent table and how to style it, let’s dive into some EHD-approved picks! (PS. Thanks to my whole team for helping me assemble these graphics and links. Sometimes I go a little overboard with the pinning — there are just so many good tables, guys!!! — and I need help assembling everything. That said, I looked literally everywhere on the internet and these are the cutest ones for every style at every price point!)

Kicking it off with our tiered options, for those who need (or want) a little storage space:

I own #14 and have used it both as an end table and a nightstand — it’s the perfect price and size. (Also, how cute is number #1? Talk about double duty!) I also love how Em styled #19 in this classic weekend makeover.

How handy are the storage capabilities on #4? And as a postmodern lover, I’m such a fan of the shape of #9 and the fluting on #11.

SURPRISE, I LOVE A WATERFALL TABLE. #2, #9, and #10 are speaking my language! (Also, is orange having a moment? I feel like I love it all of a sudden.) I also know that Em had her eye on #4 back around Memorial Day…did she grab it? Stay tuned for an upcoming living room reveal and find out

AHH. #4 is SO beautiful. The price point for #20 can’t be beat, but I’m obsessed with the thin legs and #25 and the chunky base of #33.

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AH, one final roundup for all you private folks out there who want a place to stash all those remotes and random cords. #11 is a from a great resource if you’re looking to buy bone inlay directly from an independent business instead of from Anthropologie. And remember Emily’s Parisian hotel suite? Grab #12 and recreate the look in your own home.

OKAY. WE’RE DONE. Just a casual reminder (as your resident Craigslist and FB Marketplace fanatic), if you see anything you love and you don’t want to pay full price, be sure to search for vendor and item names daily! That’s how Bowser scored a great deal on her end tables (that she used as nightstands, but still).

Buuuuuuut that’s all she wrote! Let’s chat about your styling snafus and about how you’re going to totally win trivia night with that Baader-Meinhof knowledge. See ya in the comments!!!

Opening Photo Credit: Photo by Zeke Ruelas | From: Silver Lake Hills Living Room Reveal

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