Square coffee tables may seem like a boring choice for a table in the central location of a living room, but there are in fact many variations of this type of table that can change the look of the room. Depending on the decor of the room, the materials of the table can be adjusted.

A square wood coffee table is a basic style of coffee table but can be dressed up or down depending on what type of wood it is made of, and what type of finish is on the wood. A shabby chic living area would look coordinated with a coffee table made of slightly damaged or distressed wood. In a more formal living area, a high shine polish or lacquer on a dark solid oak or mahogany coffee table in a square shape looks sophisticated and chic. These wooden coffee tables look better in living areas which have dark furniture and upholstery as opposed to lighter furniture which may look lovelier with a coffee table made of glass.

A square glass coffee table looks very contemporary and modern in a living area. The glass table with two shelves is an excellent option for someone who likes to display vibrant and decorative coffee table books. The books can be placed, even stacked on the lower shelf, and can be seen through the first layer of glass. This option offers a visual display of unique coffee table book collections without obstructing the usable space of the table top. Glass coffee tables are also a perfect choice for living areas which are light and airy because the furniture is clear and allows light to pass through it, creating the illusion of unobstructed space.

If one is in need of a square coffee table, there is another item which can double as storage and a coffee table at the same time. The square coffee table trunk can stow away decorative items which would otherwise create clutter, and can be taken out when they are needed. Think of the trunk in terms of a place to store seasonal decorations, a space to keep the large bag of potpourri refills, or the large stack of compiled newspapers which needs to be stowed when unexpected company comes to visit. The trunk provides convenient storage, and also looks more decorative and unique than the typical coffee table due to the trunk latches and handles.

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