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The best side tables for living rooms that save space

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Especially if your living room is on the smaller side, you want to maximize the space you have. A side table is great for doing that. The best side table for your living room will combine beauty and functionality in a way that also matches your overall style and design. Here are some of our recommendations for the best side tables for living rooms.

Not only can a side table provide a useful accent to draw the eyes of visitors, it can also help you showcase things you care about like photos or books. A good side table will also help you hide any clutter and help keep the living room clean and organized. And it allows for a surface to put down your drink while hosting.

Convenience Concepts Oxford End Table

Most Shelves

Having an end table with a lot of shelves can be a lifesaver, keeping all your stuff organized in one space. This table has three shelves while only measuring 15.75 inches by 15.75 inches by 24 inches. That means maximum functionality in a very small package.

Furinno Simplistic End Table

Best Value

This side table is perfect if you’re looking for a more open, modern design. And as a set of two, it’s one of the most affordable side tables on the market. We love the gray French oak color pattern, which will really elevate any room.

WE Furniture Company Rustic Side Table

Best Quality

If you want to add a rustic touch to an otherwise colder room, this is the accent table for you. With notes of farmhouse style, this is one sturdy table. It can hold up to 50 pounds and measures 18 by 18 by 22 inches.

Don’t overlook how useful having side tables in your living room can be. Beyond their sheer functionality they also serve as great accent pieces. And, of course, you can use them to showcase other accent pieces like a beautiful vase or artwork. They’re really one of the most versatile accent pieces of furniture you can have.

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