Accent Table Furniture
An accent table is usually a small table that is used in addition to the basic furnishings in a fully decorated room. They can be place in a variety of locations and are used to "accent" certain areas. Whether it is a side table for a sitting area or something for the entryway there are endless options for brightening up a space with a small table. Tables can be useful for storage, assisting with tasks, and just looking good. A small accent table is ideal for holding up statement pieces such as a big plant, interesting lamp, or a sculpture. At La Vida we have an accent table for every nook and cranny in the home or place of business.
Seating Areas
A well rounded seating area has a lot of flat surfaces on which to set objects. Generally speaking this would include a sofa and/or some padded chairs as well a coffee table and two side tables placed nearby. If the space is large enough it is also commonplace to have a narrow table behind the couch for an accented effect. These tables can be used practically to store reading material and decorated in any number of ways. Of course in any sitting area there must be a light to read by and for that we have table lamps. Floral arrangements in a glass container are an eye catching way to adorn a side table.
Foyers
A foyer can also be termed as an entranceway, lobby, reception area, vestibule, or mudroom. But they all mean the little room at the entrance of a dwelling. An important part about entering the threshold is having a place to set down the trappings of the day. Accent tables are necessary in an entryway for items such as keys, mail, and hand bags. In a public hall an accent table is still a nice thing to have, usually placed under a framed mirror and bedecked with a nice plant or floral arrangement. Sometimes in a reception area stacks of magazines will be placed on an accent table as well.
Pedestals
In this circumstance the term pedestal does not refer exclusively to the form of Greek architecture. Rather it is any accent table that stands alone and is used for the purpose of holding up a single object above the rest. For example vases, sculptures, and plants are often displayed alone on a small and symmetrical table. The single vase or sculpture set upon an accent table gives the impression of a museum piece. If the vase is filled with a floral arrangement then it adds the natural beauty of flowers to the room. There are even special tables that are specifically designed to hold a potted plant.
Hallways
In an open hallway it is custom to sporadically place narrow tables between some of the doorways. These hallway tables must be narrow so that they do not obstruct the passageway. It can be a good idea to decorate a hallway table in a similar fashion as that of a foyer. However unlike in an entranceway, a hallway table is used to store a different variety of things. If the table were, for example, near a bathroom door then it may be a good idea to keep extra wash cloths and towels inside. Similarly the table or cabinet by a guest room door could be used for holding spare linens.
Bedside Tables
The bedside table is a variation on the classic side table that is typically used in the bedroom. Generally two matching bedside tables are found on either side of the bed. But there is no real rule that both have to match if the designer prefers an eclectic look. These accent tables are not really necessary in the scheme of things, but they are very good for lamps and alarm clocks which we usually like to turn on and off from the comfort of bed. Try dressing up these special accent pieces with a table lamp and some decorative objects. Keep in mind there should be space to grope blindly for the snooze button.
