subject: The Various Uses of Glass Top Accent Tables [print this page] The Various Uses of Glass Top Accent Tables
If you have been furniture shopping recently, you have no doubt seen the many glass top accent tables because the "glass" has become very popular and of course, accent tables have always been useful in any room of the home. For instance, if you have a hallway leading to your front door, you no doubt have noticed how barren the hall looks, but accent tables have a way of sprucing up a hallway like nothing else can because it fills this empty space just right without overcrowding the area.
When you are choosing glass top accent tables for your living room, you want to take into consideration the rest of your furnishings, because the accent tables are supposed to "accent" the room not overpower it. Therefore, if you have a small living room, you can find the tables with the glass tops in a very small form, and the glass itself makes the room look less crowded. Of course, if you choose a very small table, you will want small lamps as well, otherwise, your living room will be out of balance.
First, before you head out to look at the many glass top accent tables, take note of the space you need to fill in your living room. If you have a very large living area, then you can afford to purchase larger accent tables, but if the area is small, then doing some measurements before you head to the stores is probably going to be best because often tables at the store look smaller on display then they will in your home.
Secondly, you can choose to shop online and save money on your glass top accent tables, but keep in mind the dimensions that will be given and use those so that you know if the table will work in the space you have. Many accent tables with the glass tops have legs of wood and some with metal, so this is something else to keep in mind since the wood will create a warm and inviting look whereas the metal will create a more modern look for your home. If you have mostly traditional type of furnishings, you will definitely want to choose more traditional accent tables.
In addition, there are many colors of the base and legs to choose from when looking at glass top accent tables, so keep in mind your current color scheme before you head out to the stores. Remember you are looking for tables that will accent the room so that everything is blending well in the room and nothing is standing out, so that when guests walk into the room they are not stricken instantly by the very large or colorful tables. A balanced room is inviting with everything blending together as if it were "made" to fit like a glove, which is what accent tables can do for any room in your home.
