When designing your room, you may find that one table just isn’t enough. A single large table looks too odd and bulky, while a dozen matching tables are boring at best. Regardless of the size of your room, varying the table sizes adds depth and interest to a plain space.

Tables come in three sizes: small, medium, and large. The actual measurements will vary with the room itself. A small table may seem large in one room and tiny in another. Choose table sizes relative to the size of the room and other tables.

Start with the largest table. Typically this piece will go against a wall or in the center of the room and may hold decorations or practical items like food. Choose a design that is pleasing to the eye and mimic this design in the other tables.

The medium sized table might be a coffee table or a console table. Use it for more functional storage and place it in the busiest area of the room. If the larger table is already there, move the medium table to the side or the second busiest area. One table may be primarily for decorations while the other provides storage.

The smallest table, often an end table, holds fewer items but is a powerful peace for balancing a room. Use it beside a larger table or on its own near isolated furniture to bring it into the overall design scheme. When all the tables are arranged properly, the viewer’s eye will naturally flow from one to the other.

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