End tables with storage can be found all over the house. They can be placed in rooms and not necessarily only in living rooms. Some end tables are just flat and have a stand while some end tables offer shelves and drawers for storage. You need an end table or side table with every seating place that you have. You need an end table next to the arm chair to keep your remote, newspaper or books. You need an end table next to the sofa or coffee table with drawers in your dining room for guests to keep their drinks and snacks on. You may need an end table next to your bed to keep water, medicines or things that you need handy.
There is a large variety of designs, colors and styles of end tables. They could be made of wood, metal, glass or even plastic. Depending on the look of your house, you can choose the end table you would like. End tables could be:
- Antique End Tables: If your house has all wood work and old style looking furniture, go for the antique finish end table. They are not as costly as other antiques. They have storage drawers for you to store your money, keys, magazines, papers etc. and a flat top to keep glasses, lamps etc. the storage drawers may or may not have locks.
- Modern End Tables: These tables are available in different wood colors like coffee, espresso and mission oak. They have modern cuts and designs. They may also be made from glass and chrome. The drawers would have sliding channels to make it easy to pull out and push in. The glass drawers help you see what is placed in the drawer. The table could also have shelves where you can place just whatever you like.
The different styles and features end tables with storage compartments can have are as follows:
- Clock Table with Floating Glass Surface
- 3 Drawer Chest
- Long legged high flat table
- 2 Drawer Chest
- Buffet Style Side Table with two drawers and two adjustable shelves
- End table with magazine rack and cabinet
- End table with adjustable shelves and magazine rack on side
- End table with 2 drawers and 2 cupboards underneath
- Conical Corner End table
- Pyramid end table with laptop storage
You can find end tables in specialty online retail stores or general marketplaces like Amazon.com. The prices and designs vary from one table to the other. Selection of the table should be made on the basis of its purpose and use. I recommend taking a trip to the furniture store so you can get a first-hand view of end tables with storage and decide if their look fits your household. Good luck!