Remove the sofa from the wall
We usually place the sofa flush against the wall. This sounds logical in a small space, but by moving the sofa away from the wall you make the living room visually larger. It also looks a lot airier and exudes luxury.
Why a side table behind the sofa?
You may be wondering: why a place you side table behind the couch? We are happy to explain that. The space behind the sofa that remains when you remove the sofa from the wall offers additional possibilities. By placing a side table here you use this space correctly. It provides extra storage space for your throws, remote controls, chargers, magazines and pillows. You can display home accessories, you can put your cup of coffee or tea on it while you lie comfortably on the couch and with a long narrow side table behind the couch you can create a handy home workplace in a creative and practical way.
Side table as a room divider
If your sofa is located in the middle of a large room, the side table can function well as a room divider and transition element. In open layouts, a side table can serve as a subtle space divider between different functional zones, such as the living room and dining room. This creates a feeling of separation without completely closing off the space. A side table can also help to create a smooth transition between the sofa and other furniture in the room. This creates a feeling of harmony and connection between different elements in your interior.
Styling tips side table behind the sofa
The most important tip when styling a side table is to work with different heights, shapes and materials. This way you create depth and dynamics in the interior.
Other tips for styling the side table behind your sofa are:
- Place elements of different heights together. For example, use a tall vase with a dried bouquet as a starting point. Complete with a candlestick (middle) and photo frame (low). You also create a height difference with magazines and books stacked on top of each other.
- Work with odd numbers of accessories to keep it playful and cozy and prevent it from becoming a static whole.
- Place different materials together. Think of a wooden ornament and a black metal candlestick.
- To maintain peace in the styling, you can work with color groups. Apply the well-known tone on tone and choose accessories in light and dark shades of the same color. Or add tension and choose three different colors. Of course, make sure that colors match the rest of your interior.
- Alternate shapes. A round basket, rectangular painting and organic candlestick form a playful whole.
Choose your favorite side table
Side tables are available in different styles, materials and sizes, so you can always find the perfect side table that suits your interior style. Whether you like a modern, minimalist look or a more classic design, there is something for everyone. From wood to metal and from glass to concrete.
Placing a side table behind the sofa offers both practical and aesthetic benefits that contribute to an organized, comfortable and stylish living space.
