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12 Ways to Style Coffee Tables With Beds
October 1, 2026

12 Ways to Style Coffee Tables With Beds

Bedrooms are now used for reading, working and quiet mornings as well as sleep, and a well placed coffee table can make those routines easier. In this article we share twelve practical ways to style a coffee table with a bed, suited to everything from compact UK box rooms to generous principal bedrooms. Ideas include creating a reading corner by the window, using a long, low table at the foot of the bed, matching the table to your bed frame and building a small seating area in a larger room. We look at glass and acrylic designs for small spaces, storage tables for extra room, flexible nests of tables and pairings with benches and ottomans. We also cover soft colour palettes, textiles, lighting and linking the table to wardrobes and other storage. To finish, we share sizing and placement tips, including how much walking space to leave around the bed, and help you decide which approach suits your room....

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Furnishing a First Home: How to Choose Your Coffee Table
October 1, 2026

Furnishing a First Home: How to Choose Your Coffee Table

Furnishing a first home involves a lot of decisions at once, and the coffee table is one of the pieces you will use most. The right choice fits the sofa you actually own, suits the way you live day to day and is made from a material that will cope with moves, guests and changing tastes. In this guide we start with how you use the room, whether that means eating at the table, working from the sofa or hosting friends. We then explain how to measure for length, height, legroom and walkways, and why doorways and stairs matter too. We compare rectangular, round, square and nesting shapes, and look at how oak, wood effect, high gloss and tempered glass perform in busy first homes. We also cover why storage is so valuable when cupboard space is short, what renters should consider, how to choose a style you will not tire of and why buying in stages often works better....

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What to Look for in a Coffee Table with Drawers: A Practical Checklist
October 1, 2026

What to Look for in a Coffee Table with Drawers: A Practical Checklist

A coffee table with drawers is one of the simplest ways to keep a living room tidy, hiding remotes, chargers, coasters and games in a space you already use every day. Not every design performs equally well, though, and small details make a big difference over time. This practical checklist walks you through what to look for, starting with sturdy construction and the drawer runners that decide whether drawers glide smoothly or stick. We explain how to judge drawer size and depth against what you actually want to store, how handles, recessed pulls and push to open mechanisms compare, and how to size a more solid looking table so it suits your sofa and leaves room for drawers to open. You will also find guidance on surface finishes, useful extra features, stability and safety, coordinating storage across the room, style options, key questions to ask yourself and simple care routines that keep drawers running well....

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Best Value Storage Coffee Tables in 2026: Our Top Picks
September 30, 2026

Best Value Storage Coffee Tables in 2026: Our Top Picks

A storage coffee table can replace a cabinet, a basket and a side table at once, which makes it one of the hardest working pieces in a UK living room. In this guide we explain what good value really means for this kind of furniture: how much useful storage it offers for its footprint, whether it hides or displays your belongings, how well it is built and how easily it adapts to a future home. We then share our top picks, including lift top tables with hidden compartments, tables with drawers on more than one side, two tier designs with a generous lower shelf, upholstered storage footstools, trunk style tables, cube tables with baskets and glass top tables with storage below. For each one we explain why it offers good value and who it suits best. We finish with advice on choosing between them, checking build quality, spreading storage across the room and keeping a storage coffee table organised....

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Where to Position Your Coffee Table in a Living Room with a Fireplace
September 30, 2026

Where to Position Your Coffee Table in a Living Room with a Fireplace

In a living room with a fireplace, the coffee table usually works best centred on the fire, with the seating arranged around it so the fireplace becomes the natural focal point. Getting the position right is partly about looks and partly about safety and comfort. This guide explains how much clearance to leave between the hearth and the table, how far the table should sit from the sofa, and which materials cope best near heat. We walk through three layouts that suit British homes: facing sofas either side of the fire, a single sofa opposite the fireplace and L shaped seating that also serves a TV on an adjacent wall. We look at using a rug to anchor the group, balancing the fireplace with the television, choosing the right table shape and height to keep the fire in view, and styling the table so it complements the mantelpiece. Common layout mistakes are covered too....

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8 Coffee Table Ideas for an Open-Plan Living Room
September 30, 2026

8 Coffee Table Ideas for an Open-Plan Living Room

An open plan living room needs a coffee table that serves the sofa and helps define the lounge as its own space. This guide shares eight practical coffee table ideas for open plan homes, from round tables that keep traffic flowing between kitchen, dining and garden, to rugs that anchor the seating zone and glass designs that preserve sightlines. We explain how echoing your dining table creates a cohesive look, why nesting tables add welcome flexibility, and how storage tables keep clutter out of view from the kitchen. You will also find ideas for low tables that protect the view, and for using the sofa, a console or a room divider to frame the lounge. Clear guidance on proportions, walkway widths and lighting helps you plan with confidence. A short FAQ covers table shapes, defining zones and whether your coffee table should match your dining table in a UK home....

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Affordable Sculptural Coffee Tables That Look Far More Expensive
September 30, 2026

Affordable Sculptural Coffee Tables That Look Far More Expensive

Sculptural coffee tables have moved from galleries into everyday living rooms, and the good news is that the look does not depend on a large budget. Much of their appeal comes from form rather than rare materials, which means a well chosen design can look far more expensive than it is. In this guide we explain what makes a coffee table sculptural and the details that signal quality, from a confident silhouette and matt or honed finishes to visual weight, seamless construction and believable texture. We explore shapes worth considering, including pebble forms, pedestal and drum tables, geometric designs and curved frames, and compare stone effect, wood, glass and metal for value. You will also learn how to create a setting that lets a sculptural table shine, with calm surrounding furniture, the right rug and directional lighting, plus how to style it with restraint. Practical checks and a short FAQ complete the guide....

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Black Coffee Tables and the Colours That Go With Them
September 30, 2026

Black Coffee Tables and the Colours That Go With Them

A black coffee table brings definition to a living room. It grounds pale sofas, sharpens soft colour schemes and gives the eye somewhere to rest. But because black is so strong, the colours around it make a big difference to how the table reads, whether as a crisp modern accent, a cosy anchor or a heavy block that dominates the room. In this guide we explain which colours work best with a black coffee table and why. We look at warm whites and creams, soft greys, warm neutrals such as camel and sand, earthy terracotta and rust, calming greens from sage to olive, deep blues and rich accents such as ochre and mustard. We also discuss how finish affects colour pairing, from matt black wood to glossy black glass and black metal frames, and share practical advice on rugs, wall colours, wood tones and metals so your black coffee table feels balanced in the room....

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How to Clean and Care for a Storage Coffee Table
September 30, 2026

How to Clean and Care for a Storage Coffee Table

Caring for a storage coffee table means looking after two things: the surfaces you see and the mechanisms you use. Dust the top weekly with a soft microfibre cloth, wipe spills straight away, clean with products suited to the finish, and every few months empty the drawers or compartments, wipe them out and check that runners, hinges and lift top mechanisms are working smoothly. In this guide we explain how to clean wood, oak veneer, high gloss, glass, marble, painted and metal finishes without causing damage, and how to deal with common problems such as water rings, heat marks, sticky residue and fine scratches. We also cover the care of drawers, hinged lids and gas lift tops, the small habits that prevent wear, and what to avoid, from abrasive sponges to overfilled compartments. With a simple routine, your storage coffee table will stay attractive, practical and reliable for many years in a busy family living room....

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Rented Living Room Layout Ideas Built Around Your Coffee Table
September 30, 2026

Rented Living Room Layout Ideas Built Around Your Coffee Table

The easiest way to plan a rented living room is to build the layout around the coffee table. When you cannot move sockets, add wall lights or redecorate, the coffee table becomes the fixed point that everything else responds to. In this guide we share ten layout ideas that work within typical UK tenancy limits. We explain how to float seating around the table instead of pushing everything against the walls, how a well sized rug can change a room more than paint and how a conversation layout works when the television point is awkward. You will find advice on using a nest of tables for flexibility, working with a landlord's sofa, zoning a studio flat and adding warm light with plug in lamps. We also cover planning around a sofa bed, adding height with freestanding pieces instead of drilling and choosing furniture that travels well to your next home, along with simple ways to protect your deposit....

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