Accent Furniture: How to Choose the Perfect Table Shape

Accent tables come in various sizes, shapes, woods and finishes. Choosing the right one can be a hard process, especially when you have already decided on a theme for your room. For the most part, you will have to consider the stain of the wood and the intimacy of its design. However, one thing that is easily overlooked is the shape of this accent furniture, not knowing that it is one of the most crucial elements that can make or break the flow of your room.

Square Tables

Anything with flat sides will work best when placed along something with flat sides as well. Square tables can be used as a connecting piece. When placed alone against a wall, they have the effect of destroying or muting the flow of the room, so it would be best to break them up and relax the room. This technique becomes useful when you are looking to break multiple bookshelves that are not identical, placing similar but not identical tables with each one. The Glacier Designer Glass Table Top Satin Steel Legs and Frame End Table by Adesso would be a great pick for a modern space.

Circular Tables

Circular pieces create a sense of smooth flowing motion. Because of this circular accent tables are great as free standing tables. It has no corners and presents a sense of an open and flowing environment, all the while providing safety as there are no corners to catch loose clothes and other things on. For a display room with small decorations placed in the middle, a circular accent table like the Marcella Pedestal Table by Cooper Classics would make for the perfect base. Be careful, though with placing it against a straight surface as it gives an awkward look and wastes space.

Triangular Tables

Square tables might work in corners, but triangular tables work better. These tables turn boring corners into a secondary focal point in the room. They are also great when you have two perpendicular couches and you are looking for a way to fill in that awkward corner between them. Although square tables work, their outer corner might take up too much space and kill the room’s flow. Triangle tables work best in filling odd corners while keeping the flow of the room at a maximum

Half Circle Tables

There are so many shapes of accent tables that are perfect for specific room designs, but one shape in particular that will work great in many homes is the half circle. These tables are perfect against the wall by itself, particularly in the hallway and other tight spaces. Its flat surface will not look awkward against the wall, and its circular section will keep the flow going and prevent passersby from catching their clothes on it. Just like the Oliver Console Table by EuroStyle, it gives the impression of a half table that is built into the wall.

These are just some basic tips on choosing the right accent table for your space. Know that what you pick will ultimately depend on the style of your home.