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| End tables are basically a smaller version of the bigger | | | | end tables are crafted from wood. Stainless steel and |
| tables that are usually placed at the end of a sofa, | | | | aluminum are some of the metals that can be used in |
| couch or even a bench. These are usually placed so | | | | constructing end tables. |
| as to hold minor decorations in living rooms and | | | | More often designers are apt to construct the basic |
| telephones in bedrooms. End tables are also great | | | | framework with metal and then choose to cover it |
| additions in bathrooms near a bathtub so they can | | | | up with glass or plywood. Other materials used in |
| hold the soap or the shower gel as the need may be. | | | | making end tables include frosted glass, stained glass, |
| Placing end tables is an art in itself and needs to be | | | | slate or marble stone and ceramic or mosaic tiles. |
| recognized as such. Earlier in the 1990s people usually | | | | End tables in most cases act as decorative items, but |
| chose end tables in pairs so as to complement each | | | | there are instances where these tables are used for |
| end of a sofa. | | | | functional purposes as well. For example in |
| However as time wore on and designers became | | | | bathrooms, end tables serve the purpose of being |
| more creative, end tables became classy pieces of | | | | brush holders and soap holders. In the living rooms, |
| furniture. End tables can now be used almost | | | | they can hold ash trays or simple flower vases. |
| anywhere including bathrooms, nightstands, beds and | | | | These end tables are also ideal for keeping wine |
| of course the living room. There are many types of | | | | glasses or tea cups when drinking on a sofa or a |
| end tables and are defined as much by the materials | | | | bench. |
| used in them as by their function. Rustic end tables | | | | End tables are modern pieces of small furniture that |
| are the classic version because they impart elegance | | | | can add value to the prevailing decor at the home. |
| to the setting by virtue of being old fashioned in | | | | End tables can also serve as cocktail tables or coffee |
| style. Modern end tables use clear and sophisticated | | | | tables if required. End tables essentially finish up the |
| designs and also add classic lines whether curved or | | | | look of the living room or the bedroom in an elegant |
| straight. | | | | manner. For those people desiring more unique or |
| Shaker and apothecary end tables are other forms | | | | captivating end tables, custom-made ones are the |
| of end tables that are frequently used by modern | | | | thing to go for. In case this proves too expensive, |
| decorators. As far as material is concerned, oak and | | | | you can make subtle alterations to your end table by |
| maple are the most commonly used woods in | | | | adding some fancy stuff like a table spread or |
| constructing end tables. These woods add natural | | | | handcrafted material. |
| color to the setting and are also great value because | | | | |