Home has a mix of furniture pieces that connect with each other. The way of connecting could be any from design or pattern to colour or texture, and even these counts as aesthetics that define them. And, one furniture piece that connects this is side tables.

At first thought, the use of this furniture piece may seem a bit extravagant and not truly useful. Exploring further will reveal that it has many uses, both aesthetically and functionally

A sidekick for sofa set makes up a perfect place to put down the remote, add pendant lamp or put a hot cup of tea. In other words, these make the whole area a more comfortable space by increasing their functionality. But, to clear your thoughts, all you need to know about is how to buy these pieces. Have a look:

The Size: The size clarifies that where you want to put the side and end tables. For an example, if these are going on either side of the sofa, just remember that its depth and height are close enough to its arms. Also, if you are not able to find the exact, it's better to go with a little smaller one.

Also, when it's about the depth, 23-25" is as big as you want to go. A bit deeper would make you difficult to get in and out of bed.

Shape: The shape depends on the place and way you will position the side table. For an example, I have placed the side table in the corner space, so I have opted for a square-shaped end table. If this isn't a matter, hang on! You have more options.

You can even mix different shapes of such tables in a room. For an example, if you have small space then a round or oval-shaped side and end table can create a nice contrast.

This also goes well when rectangular and square shaped coffee table meets the round shape centre table of your home.

Material: Believe it or not, the look of the side table or any other furniture piece comes from what material it is made up of. There are many factors that decide what kind of material you choose when buying the end table. For an example, if your theme is modern, go confident with metal or glass side table.

On the other hand, traditional is certain to go with dark finished solid wood pieces. A tip here to steal is that you can bring visual interest to the room by opting for the ones that add depth to the decor.

Style:Style is the reflection of your own persona. True? And, with this thought, there is no risk of buying anything wrong in this. There are three common styles here, contemporary, traditional and modern and many sub-styles including artistic, transitional and eclectic.

The steps are easy and straightforward. For an example, if you love side table with lots of fine detail, opting for traditional style is a way to go for. While, besides, if clean lines and straightforward pieces seem more appealing to you, a mix of modern and contemporary style side tables would be a great choice for you.

Conclusion: It’s now clear that there are no boundaries and rules when it comes to choosing side and end tables. The essential thing to be noted is just found the right size that suits well and after that, all your ways will automatically get unlocked.

Also, in this article am disclosing the key point to remember. This can work well for other furniture pieces too - If the styles are different, try to keep the materials same; if the materials are different try to keep the shapes similar and it goes so on.