Whether you call them end tables, side tables, or sofa tables, accent tables play a crucial role in any size living room. End tables are the perfect furniture piece to add a touch of decor or to stow away remotes and other electronics you want out of sight. Plus, they make a fantastic spot for guests to rest their beverages while catching up or having a snack in the living room.
 

At Mor Furniture, we have a vast selection of side tables, ranging in size, finish, and storage options ideal for any living room. To find the perfect side tables to accent your unique space, consider our recommendations for buying an end table.
 

What Are End Tables and Living Room Side Tables?

Is there a difference between an end table and a living room side table? This is a question our design experts hear frequently. When shopping for new furniture, narrowing down your options is helpful by honing in on the right products from the start. While these two types of furniture often play the same role, there is a slight difference between them.
 

Typically, an end table is slightly smaller than a sofa side table. End tables are placed on the ends of furniture, such as between the couch and the wall. They're usually smaller than living room side tables, with approximately 12 to 18 inches of surface space. Sofa side tables, on the other hand, are slightly larger. They typically range from 18 inches to 26 inches in surface space. These tables are more prominent in design, taking up more of the focal point in space. Side tables can go at the end of a couch, up against a wall, or stand-alone out in the open. Both types of tables serve as decorative yet functional elements within a room. They serve as the perfect resting spot for essentials, like TV remotes and phone chargers, along with lamps, home accents and design pieces, candles, flowers, photos, and more.
 

Choosing the Best End Tables for Your Space

Choosing the right end tables for living rooms, sitting rooms, and dens doesn't have to be a complicated process. At Mor Furniture for Less, our design experts are here to help you each step of the way. Whether you're looking for couch end tables for a large sectional or sofa end tables to match a smaller loveseat, you'll find it all right here at Mor. There are a few key things to consider when choosing living room end tables. Read our helpful hints below to get a head start on designing your space with the most on-trend looks and styles.
 

Decide Where to Place Your End Tables

Though they're referred to as end tables, these furniture pieces can either be placed next to or behind your sofa. When the latter furniture placement is chosen, the furniture piece is typically referred to as a sofa table. Compared to end tables, sofa tables are typically much wider. This difference in size will influence your purchasing decision, so decide on end table placement first.
 

Establish the Purpose Your Side Tables Will Serve

Side tables can serve multiple purposes, from a simple space-filler to a chic storage solution. Options such as drum accent tables offer little to no storage, however, they can fill obvious white space in a room and act as the perfect spot to place a vase. End tables with drawers or shelving can serve as the gathering place for remote controls, cables, and random knick-knacks scattered across the living room.
 

Choose a Finish to Complement Your Style

Once you decide on where to place your end tables and how you'll use them, it's time to choose the perfect finish. Will your end tables complement your existing furniture or act as statement pieces? Classic wood tones can blend in with your current style, while glass and iron accents can set your side tables apart from other pieces in the room.
 

There are several aspects to consider before purchasing end tables, but quality should never be one of them. Visit one of our Mor Furniture stores today to browse a wide selection of end tables, quality guaranteed.
 

End Tables and Living Room Side Tables: Decorating Tips

No matter what style of end table or side table you choose, there are a few ways that you can make the most of your new piece of furniture. With the right accent tables inside a home, you can instantly elevate the look and feel of a space while adding versatile functionality to any room. Our design experts are here to share a few decorating tips so you can get that picturesque, magazine-worthy feel at home. Keep reading for three essential tips for styling your end tables and living room side tables.
 

1. Layer Decorative Items On Sofa End Tables

Style your side tables with lamps, books, plants, artwork, and more. These smaller tables are an excellent place to add small touches of personality throughout your space, making it feel warmer and more inviting. This helps transform the end table from a simple, functional piece into a stylish focal point in the room. Start with one large base item–either functional or decorative. Excellent options include a lamp, a decorative accent tray, or a vase. Next, choose a vertical item of a different height, like a tabletop sculpture or figurine, to add visual interest. Lastly, layer the table items like a small stack of coffee table books, artistic beverage coasters, or magazines.
 

Remember to incorporate natural elements, like fresh flowers or greenery, add smaller accents like candles for greater detail, and personal touches like family photos or vacation souvenirs and keepsakes to make it truly yours.
 

2. Create Symmetry and Balance with Living Room Side Tables

The goal of bringing living room side tables into a room is always to complement and augment your existing design while adding a functional touch to the space. Selecting end tables with drawers is a great way to add extra storage to an area without sacrificing design or style. However, there are other things to consider, like the proper placement within a room. You want to strategically place your new side tables for even furniture distribution. This helps create symmetry and balance within a space, which is pleasing to the eye and easy on the mind. It creates a calming feel in a room.
 

Having the right furniture placement enhances the living room's overall flow, making it feel more cohesive. It also helps ensure that your furniture arrangement is functional and aesthetically pleasing. Always prioritize functionality, thinking about the activities that will take place in the room. Is it where you keep your small electronics close at hand? Do guests frequently rest glasses on the tables?

What items do you need the side tables to store effectively? It's best to place end tables next to seating areas, keeping everything you need readily accessible. Never block pathways or doors–leave 36 inches of space for walking and clearance. You can also use side tables to help define spaces and create boundaries in larger areas or open floor plans. Buying matching living room end tables in pairs is a great way to achieve this symmetrical balance, providing a grounding effect.
 

3. Incorporate Color and Texture with Sofa Side Tables

Gone are the days when end tables and sofa side tables were boring, bulky, and brown, brown, brown. Today, modern couch end tables can be fun, funky, eclectic, and even glamorous. They can also be sleek and trendy, depending on the style of end table you purchase. But they're always a great way to add color and texture to your living room. At Mor Furniture for Less, we have sofa and end tables available in a variety of materials, colors, and finishes. You'll find everything from metallic silver and reflective stainless steel with glass to contemporary, bright blue, acrylic end tables here. We carry rectangular, square, round, and even geometric-shaped tables in materials ranging from classic wood to metal and everything in between. Gold, pink, tan, and white–we have them all.
 

As a general rule, when adding end tables or sofa tables, try to offset the main color of your living room. Use the 60-30-10 rule. 60% of the color in your living room should be your primary shade, 30% your secondary shade, and 10% your accent or pop color.
 

Shop Side Tables at Mor Furniture for Less Today

Upgrade your living room with stylish end tables. Shop Mor Furniture for Less today and find the perfect piece to complement your home. We have more than 30 showrooms and warehouses across the West Coast and thousands of products in stock online. Choose warehouse pickup, doorstep delivery, or white-glove service and bring home the living room side tables you love. We're here to help elevate the style of any room–let's turn your house into a home.