CHOOSING THE IDEAL SIDE TABLE

1. CHOOSING THE IDEAL SIDE TABLE The side table is a little addition to the living area that is so incredibly useful that you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. When done correctly, it practically disappears into the background, virtually advancing when necessary and then withdrawing when no longer needed. However, how can you pick an oak side table that is both useful and fashionable? Height The first consideration is height, which is strongly related to purpose, which will be covered next. If it's too tall, it can look out of place; if it's too low, it will look too stubby. To have a better notion of the height you require, you must decide where to place the oak side table. To determine the height you can accommodate, you must select where to place thesidetable. Would a tall side table's light characteristic be in fashion today? Purpose Another key factor to take into account is how you want to utilize the side table, particularly when determining its size and height. You might decide on a higher side table if you plan to use it, for instance, as a table lamp in the corner of the room. You'll need an oak top side table that is wider and can allow such use if you need one for glasses, tea and coffee cups, and the like. Do you have storage? Some folks prefer anoak side table with a drawernext to their reading chair that does little more than support their current book and coffee cup. Others may find the side table to be a useful addition to their living room's storage space. A side table with a shelf or a side table with storage that has both shelving and drawer capacity are options.