How to Style Side Tables: Materials, Shapes and Finishes

A side table may be small, but the right one can change everything. These versatile pieces that bring balance, function, and style to your interiors are often the finishing touch that makes a room feel complete. From luxurious quartz to tactile wood and classic marble, side tables can either blend seamlessly or stand boldly as focal points.

Side tables are a nice mix of style and practicality. They’re the perfect spot for lamps and books, whilst introducing shape, proportion, and personality to any space. Without them, a seating area often feels unfinished; with them, it feels polished and complete.

Take the Bosworth Smokey Quartz Side Tables, available in various heights. Layer them together beside a sofa to add both height and surface area, giving the space a luxurious depth. By contrast, the Dalston Side Table pairs sandblasted wood with a champagne frame, creating modern contrast and a lighter look that works beautifully in contemporary lounges or bedrooms.

Side tables shine when styled alongside chairs or sofas. A velvet armchair paired with the Iota Accent Table in Black Marble with Aged Gold Frame creates a sophisticated corner, while the Forest Brown Marble Iota Table adds earthy warmth in a study or snug. For a more neutral look, the Grey Emperador Marble Iota Table with its aged silver base fits seamlessly into classic interiors. These side tables are the perfect height to nestle next to an occasional chair.

Using tables of various heights offers depth to any space. The Bosworth Side Tables come in two heights that look striking when paired together. Similarly, the Morchino Marble Side Tables come in two sizes and can be styled as a duo or spread across a space for continuity. Their clean marble tops make the perfect base for sculptural vases or candles.

In narrow spaces like hallways, side and console tables provide both function and style. The Dalston Console Table, with its black wood top and champagne-toned frame, brings sophistication while offering a surface for a lamp or framed photos. Paired with the Dalston Coffee and Side Tables in adjoining rooms, it helps create a subtle design thread throughout the home.

The Morchino Marble Coffee Table, paired with one of the Iota tables, makes a sculptural statement. Topped with a ceramic vase or stack of books, it completes the look. The key is to let the material, whether it is quartz, marble, or wood, stand out by keeping accessories minimal.

Don’t reserve side tables just for living rooms. In bedrooms, they can double as nightstands topped with a lamp and a candle. In dining rooms, a marble table like the Morchino can hold greenery or decorative glassware. Even in landings or reception areas, smaller tables offer both storage and style, making entryways look stylised.

Bosworth Collection
• Smokey quartz side tables
• Round coffee table in smokey quartz

Dalston Collection
• Black sandblasted wood with a champagne-toned frame
• Console, coffee, and side tables

Iota Collection
• Grey Emperador marble with aged silver frame
• Black marble with aged gold frame
• Forest brown marble with smoked gold frame

Morchino Collection
• White and grey marble side tables
• Larger round marble coffee table