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Enhance Your Workspace with Stylish and Functional Office End Tables

Terra SandersTerra Sanders
November 20th, 2023
~ 2 minute read

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The Importance of Office End Tables

Imagine that you just started your business. You're growing, expanding, and ready to open a dedicated space, but you need the right furniture. Desks, office chairs, storage hutches, or file cabinets, are all a given. 

If you have a waiting room area, an office couch and guest chairs are also must-haves. But an often time overlooked piece of essential furniture is office side tables. Why are they overlooked? It may have something to do with not being seen as necessary or essential.

In your office, you need to get work done and somewhere to sit. So a desk and chair is a no-brainer. But when furnishing the reception area or office lounge people overlook the actual functionality of the space. 



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People won't just come to your office to sit and wait. They will come, and take the tea or coffee offered to them. They'll stop to look at magazines, hope to charge and use their phone, or fill out the intake forms you provide them. All of these reasons alone are enough for you to consider an office side table as an important addition to your space.

Yet functionality aside, what about the actual styling of the room? Making that waiting area or little lounge space within your private office look nice, give the right first impression, and seem more put-together is also a matter of design that side tables are a part of. 

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Key Considerations When Choosing Office End Tables

When looking to find the right end table for your space it is important to consider a few factors:

  • Size & Price: How big is the room or space you need to furnish? Exactly how much of that can you dedicate to an end table? What is your budget?

  • Finish & Materials: What is the overall design aesthetic of your office? What colors does your office side table need to be in order to fit in with the rest of the space? Which materials would match the rest of your furnishings?

  • Functionality: How will the end table be used? What items or products will you store there? Will your customers need it for anything?

    With a little planning, you can find the perfect end tables to elevate your office.

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Types of Office End Tables

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Traditional End Tables 

Traditional end tables follow classic design rules. They may have a darker wood or cherry wood look to them and include features like molding or metallic drawer pulls. 

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Modern End Tables 

Modern side tables prioritize clean lines, minimalist design, and simple color palettes. They utilize functionality with the least amount of distraction from their intended use. 

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Corner End Tables 

Corner side tables are made of a particular size and shape to utilize the corner space of a room. They can be any style or finish type and even include multiple-level shelves or storage space. 

Other types of side tables can include round, nesting, and console side tables. 

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Styling Tips for Office End Tables

When looking to style an office side table, consider the items that will be needed most in the space. 

Include stylish lamps, a variety of magazines and coffee table books, phone charging ports, coasters, and anything that the customer and client may need to fill out forms. 

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Conclusion

An office side table will give order to your space and a place to add items for your clients to use. 

Taking careful consideration when designing your office for style and functionality is just as important as you might do at home. 

Interested in other office styling tips? Check out The Best Office Furniture Sets for Any Office Style and Budget!

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Terra Sanders
About The Author

Terra Sanders, the newest addition to the Madison Liquidators team, uses her background in digital marketing, content strategy and SEO to craft thoughtful and engaging articles. She writes in a way that appeals to customers through interesting information that can help them on their office furniture buying journey.

Terra Sanders

Terra Sanders, the newest addition to the Madison Liquidators team, uses her background in digital marketing, content strategy and SEO to craft thoughtful and engaging articles. She writes in a way that appeals to customers through interesting information that can help them on their office furniture buying journey.