Coffee Table Alternatives: 6 Genius Ideas to Maximise Your Space

Ask yourself: how much time do I spend in my living room?

If the answer is ‘all the time!’, maybe it’s time to revamp your space! But we know; it can be tricky if your living room is compact.

Fortunately, replacing your coffee table with an alternative can be a space-effective way to liven up the area, imbuing your living room with personality.

Whether you’re using your existing furniture or looking for some fresh finds, these small coffee table ideas will inspire you to personalise your living room without following the traditional décor blueprint.

Jaxon Wooden Dressing Table with Flip-up Mirror

Unconventional, maybe, but dressing tables work a treat as a coffee table for a small living room.

You’ll want to ensure that the table isn’t too high, and our mirrored dressing table works perfectly, offering a compact surface with a handy mirror for those quick hair checks!

The Jaxon is a stylish coffee table alternative that also provides storage space to help keep the area organised.

Grey & Rose Gold Folding Butler’s Tray Table

If you’re a serial snacker like us, this is the perfect pick.

This multifunctional side table has a removable tray, meaning one second you have a handy table, and the next you have a convenient tray to hold your popcorn on movie night!

Use as a bedside table, coffee table, serving stand and more; you can pack away your versatile folding table in seconds.

Luxe Teal Velvet Pouffe

Cane Round Tray

One of the more subtle coffee table ideas, combining a floor cushion or pouffe with a tray can yield incredible results.

If you’re working with a bigger room, why not opt for a slightly larger footstool? They add a touch of glamour to minimalist and maximalist décor schemes – and everything in between!

Pouffes are ideal if you like to change your room up often, too, as they’re easy to move and provide extra seating for your friends, or as a handy footrest for you!

Marble Nesting Side Tables (set of 3)

Nesting tables have a unique advantage over other tables – they can be tucked into each other to save space.  

Simply spread the tables when you need more space, and pop them back together to save room. 

We love this alternative coffee table for its versatility and layout possibilities: keep it in separate areas of the room or together; it’s up to you.

White Marble & Gold Side Table

While thinking of coffee table alternatives, one of the first things to consider is style.

Compact, elegant, and a stunning statement piece, this gorgeous marble side table provides a subtle touch of luxury while remaining compact enough to fit into any room.

The durable marble surface is perfect for decorations and drinks – and it's guaranteed to spark conversation at dinner parties! 

Contemporary Raffia Storage Trunks (set of 2)

This is one of our favourites. It’s simple, effective, and surprisingly versatile.

Trunks offer generous storage space and a handy surface for drinks, books, and anything else neatly displayed. If you want to go for something rustic, check out our storage crates.

The best advice we can give when choosing a small space coffee table alternative is to evaluate what fits with your interior design and available space and style accordingly.

Do you want something neutral to blend seamlessly with your current style or a vibrant piece to jazz up your décor? 

Answer these questions and heed these top tips, and you'll unleash your home’s potential in no time. 

We hope you found our guide useful, and if you have any alternatives of your own, please let us know in the comments!

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