I’ve basically taken for granted that not having a coffee table is normal. So much so that it appears I haven’t updated the blog from having no coffee table, (when Theo turned about 2 years old) to now having a couple of ottomans or poufs that act as our coffee table. I recommend losing a coffee table, when space is limited and kids are tiny, so often that I forgot to actually write it down here! So here I am putting it in writing.
You don’t NEED a coffee table. They are a nice-to-have furniture item that I think is easy to give up when what you need most is space to move and play. The main purpose of a coffee table in my opinion is to have somewhere to put down a drink and maybe put your feet up. Maybe play a game? So how can we do these things without a coffee table?
Side tables – Small side tables, colourful side tables, curvy side tables. Side tables that double as stools? Having a couple side tables in your living room to put your drink or book down solves this problem. A sturdy 18” tall side table can also act as another seat at your dining table when you have guests!
A few favourite side tables of mine are:
