Beyond aesthetics, many modern designs feature built-in storage, such as drawers and shelves, helping you keep everyday clutter neatly tucked away. From sleek Japandi designs to more generous, rustic styles, the right coffee table can enhance your room’s ambience while offering the convenience you need for daily living.

If you need help incorporating these pieces into your existing decor, read on for plenty of inspiration.

Getting started

Original Rustic coffee table | @my_barratt_mey

Choosing the right coffee table starts with understanding your personal style, your storage needs, and how it fits into your overall living room design. Is your aesthetic cottagecore and cosy, sleek and modern, or a bold mix of eclectic elements? Defining your base style will guide your selection, ensuring your coffee table enhances and complements your space.

To bring your vision to life, consider creating a mood board on Pinterest. Collect images of coffee tables, living room layouts, and interior styles that inspire you. This will help you visualise how different shapes, materials, and finishes work together, making it easier to find a table that not only looks amazing but also feels like a natural extension of your home.

In the round

Halo coffee table | Malvern sofa | Maze rug

Practical and stylish, a round coffee table or a nesting coffee table is a great choice if you need flexible furniture that adapts to your space. The circular design of our Halo coffee table is both aesthetically pleasing and functional, with a spacious shelf for stacking books and magazines neatly together.

The perfect match

Parquet coffee table | Parquet large sideboard | @at_the_mcgillens

For a seamless and stylish living space, consider choosing coffee tables and other furniture pieces from the same or a complementary range. A well-coordinated look helps create visual harmony, making your room feel intentional and thoughtfully designed.

Start by selecting a coffee table that complements your existing furniture in terms of material, colour, and design. If you already have wooden pieces, choose a coffee table in a similar wood tone or finish to tie everything together effortlessly.

Scandi saviour

Durham coffee table | Thornley sofa | Clouds metallic rug

Minimalist Scandinavian style remains a timeless design choice that works beautifully in both contemporary and traditional homes. When styling modern pieces, opt for architectural and decorative accessories in a neutral colour palette to bring this look to life. If space is a bit tight, the Scandi-inspired Durham range offers the perfect small living room coffee table.

French farmhouse style

Burleigh coffee table | Burleigh console table

Our chateau-inspired Burleigh range introduces instant French style to any space. Pair with neutral tones and rustic accessories to add to the farmhouse feel, while the warm weathered finish brings a pleasing homely touch.
Style tips

Once you’ve chosen your coffee table, simple touches can effortlessly elevate its impact in your space. A ceramic bowl, a pretty branch or bunch of blooms, and a stack of books or magazines are easy, affordable ways to add interest. Follow these hints to experiment with styling and make the most of your space…

Follow the rule of three:

Objects arranged in odd numbers tend to be more visually appealing.

Oliver coffee table | Jude sofa | Eden rug

Add a mixture of heights:

Try introducing plants, accessories, and books of varying sizes to create visual interest and draw the eye to different levels.

Newton coffee table | @livingwith_sienna

Stack magazines and coffee table books:

To create more space and add character, place one or two objects on a pile of coffee table books or magazines for a thoughtfully curated look.

Henley coffee table | Malvern sofa

Add a decorative tray:

Highlight your favourite decorative accessories in one stylish spot.

Parquet coffee table | @laura.elizabeth_

Dual function furniture

Malvern modular corner sofa | Malvern footstool | @ourwelshhomeuk

If you don’t have space for a coffee table, a footstool offers a versatile solution, providing both ad-hoc seating and a surface for drinks and snacks — just add a tray on top! Opt for textured upholstery, like that featured in our Malvern sofa and coordinating footstool in beige fabric, to create a serene and stylish room scheme.

Browse our full collection of oak coffee tables and more to find the perfect one for you. Plus, don’t miss our complete buyer’s guide to choosing the right size coffee table for your space.

Let us know how you style your coffee table by sharing your photos using #OakFurnitureland #GrowYourHome on Instagram.

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Can you tell us a bit about your interiors background?

Dulux

I started my working life as a fairground artist and signwriter but when I started having children I went back to college and turned my attention to learning how to decorate the great indoors.

For the next 25 years, I ran my own interior design and decoration business working with extraordinary craftspeople and specialising in colour, fine finishes and mural work.

Colour and paint have always been at the heart of my passion and expertise, so this chapter of my life as the Creative Director of Dulux is a complete dream job.

How would you describe your interior design style?

Dulux | Sweet Embrace | Copper Glow | Winter Pumpkin

My style is fun, colourful, infused with storytelling and full of surprises.

What’s your advice for choosing the perfect wall colour?

Dulux | Guild Green | Frosted Papaya | Rock Salt

Start with something that you absolutely love, from a piece of furniture to a cushion, artwork, towel or rug. Use the colour picker in the free Dulux Visualiser app to pick out your favourite colours then check out how they look on the wall through the app. Order samples of only the ones that made you smile and try them out before you buy all the paint.

What’s the best way to select the right paint finish?

Dulux | Boathouse Blue | Pugin Red

For walls, choose a durable matt finish like Dulux Easycare or luxurious Dulux Heritage velvet matt. It makes all colours look beautiful, hides the odd imperfection, resists dirt and will stand up to the real life you lead.

If you are short of time and want instant coverage for your walls, choose Simply Refresh, which is a rich and creamy one-coat matt emulsion.

For woodwork, furniture, kitchen cabinets and radiators you will need a tough, fast-drying finish in gloss, satin or eggshell. Gloss looks fabulous on really smooth, well-prepared surfaces but can highlight imperfections if you haven’t done the prep. A Satin or Satinwood finish is semi-matt (a bit like highly polished wood) so it’s much more practical to apply and maintain but still offers a nice bit of reflective shine. An eggshell finish is exactly like the shell of an egg and it’s the closest thing to a matt finish without being quite so flat. It has a traditional premium look that lends itself perfectly to colour-drenching effects where you paint everything in the room the same colour.

Try Dulux Heritage velvet eggshell, Dulux Quick Drying eggshell or Simply Refresh Multi Surface which has a built-in primer and undercoat. All of these Dulux paints are solvent-free and quick-drying.

How do you decorate on a budget?

Decorating on a budget means ensuring that every last drop you pay for gets used up. Calculate exactly how much paint you need before buying it, by taking measurements of the room and using the paint calculator on the Dulux website to help you.

Sounds daft, but buy the best paint you can afford, cheap paint takes more coats and won’t be very durable or long-lasting. So you will end up using twice as much to finish the job, and you’ll find yourself redecorating sooner than you’d like.

Borrow brushes, rollers and dust sheets from friends and if you are buying yourself, keep a keen eye out for the best quality kit you can afford, then look after it well so you can use it again and again in the future.

What are the easiest ways to transform a space with paint?

Lars chair | Dulux | Village Maze | White Mist

Revitalise old furniture and kitchen cabinets with a fresh lick of gorgeous colour, add colour to the ceiling, paint the skirting boards and doors in a bold colour rather than the walls, and try painting bands, blocks and big circles of colour as features in a room rather than just one wall.

What’s the best way to approach bank holiday decorating?

Take a deep breath and plan well in advance. Rather than wasting precious bank holiday time at the DIY store, buy everything you need in the weeks before so you have everything to hand when you want to get cracking.

What are your top tips for decorating with a short window of time?

Make sure the room is ready to go. Most of the work in decorating doesn’t involve applying paint, it’s the prep that takes the time – but it’s also the prep that makes the job go smoothly. Before you even think about opening a paint can, make sure your furniture is out of the way and protected, curtains and blinds are tied back or removed, floors are clean and dust sheets are down.

Clean painted woodwork with sugar soap, fill and sand down any holes in the walls and woodwork and mask off anything that needs masking off.

Make sure you have plenty of tea and bickies to hand and off you go!

Can you tell us about Dulux 2024 Colour of the Year?

Dulux | Sweet Embrace | Pea Shoot | Nordic Hills

Dulux Colour of the Year 2024 is called Sweet Embrace. It’s a very delicate grown-up blush pink that adds a subtle warming effect to a room and works with all other colours, especially cool colours like blues and greens. It’s the visual equivalent of getting a hug from a good friend and it’s both delightful and dependable in any situation.

Which Oak Furnitureland products do you think would work well with Sweet Embrace?

Elba coffee table | Elba side table

It’s hard to choose from so many lovely ranges but if I had to pick, I would say that teamed with the urban cool and stylish Elba range, it would look chic and modern, and with the Durham collection, it would take on a softer and more romantic look.

To discover more decorating tips, visit the Dulux website at dulux.co.uk and follow Dulux on Instagram @duluxuk.

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This whole-home range is made from natural oak with a clear matt finish and features softly rounded edges, refined brass-coloured handles and delicate panelled doors that give a feminine feel.

Read on to discover how to style this understated range throughout your home.

Elegant oak bedroom inspiration

Newton king-size bed | Newton bedside tables | Newton 5-drawer chest

Transform your sleep sanctuary into a peaceful haven with our Newton bed. The light oak bed frame creates a serene yet homely backdrop that’s perfect in bedrooms.

For a modern yet down-to-earth aesthetic, keep the palette neutral throughout and opt for a warm beige on the walls and off-white bedding accented with darker tones and mixed textures.

Newton bedside table | Newton king-size bed

Bedside tables are practical and perfect for creating stylish vignettes of your favourite things. Group together candles, personal trinkets, photos and a bedside lamp for reading in bed.

Newton king-size four-poster bed | Newton double wardrobe | Newton 5-drawer chest

Our Newton bed also comes in an elegant four-poster style that brings instant hotel chic to your space. For ultimate flexibility, the four-poster element can be removed so you can easily adapt it to a standard bed frame.

Newton triple wardrobe | Hamilton accent chair

Accent chairs are ideal for adding a touch of colour to your bedroom space. Burnt orange tones pair beautifully with the light oak and subtle brass-coloured hardware of our Newton range.

Newton dressing table | Bette chair

Our Newton dressing table lends itself to multitudes of style options. Display your favourite fragrances, make-up, jewellery and framed photos for a personalised getting-ready station.

Styling oak furniture in your living room

Newton coffee table | Newton large TV unit | Stanmore 4-seater sofa

Introduce elegant neutrals to your living room by pairing our Newton range with our Stanmore sofa. The two match beautifully to create a harmonious design that looks polished yet down-to-earth.

Newton coffee table | Newton small sideboard | Stanmore 4-seater sofa

Don’t neglect your coffee table when styling your living room. Use baskets or trays to group items together, with rustic-inspired natural decorative details a perfect companion to the natural oak of Newton.

Newton side table | Newton sideboard | Stanmore armchair

It can be tempting to go overboard with styling, but sometimes simple works best. Create a pared-back reading nook with our Stanmore armchair and Newton side table, left clutter-free to keep your drink to hand.

Ideas for styling natural oak dining rooms

Newton dresser

With glass-fronted cupboards and open shelving, our Newton dresser is a blank canvas for adding your style. Cherry-pick your best crockery or glassware and display it with similar pieces for an easy interior style trick that adds visual impact. Use the top of the dresser to introduce more statement pieces that tie in with the neutral palette.

Newton 5-drawer chest | Newton mirror | Hambledon lamp

Match your mirror with your furniture to create a cohesive look that brings your space together. For a more relaxed feel, lean the mirror on your fireplace and accessorise either side with simple decorative objects.

Styling multipurpose oak pieces

Newton desk

Choosing multipurpose pieces is a savvy style tip as you can easily switch up its use. Our Newton desk can double up as a console-style table in generously proportioned hallways and offers a handy spot to keep daily essentials.

Newton desk

If you don’t have the luxury of a dedicated office, choose a desk that ticks the style box and offers a place to work from home. Pair with an upholstered chair for a look that doesn’t scream 9-5.

Hopefully, that’s given you plenty of ideas for styling our Newton light oak collection. Head to the Oak Furnitureland website to browse the full range.

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If you’re searching for ideas to help you create that perfect reading nook, we’ve got real home inspiration that all bibliophiles will love.

Take a seat

First things first, make sure you have somewhere you can happily spend hours sitting with your nose in a good book. Our sofas and armchairs are made with comfort in mind but also look good so you can easily create a stylish reading spot in any room.

Armchairs are a popular choice for cosy corners as they can slot into vacant spaces in open-plan kitchens, conservatories, home offices or even spacious landings. We have a wide choice of colours and styles, with loveseats ideal if you want an extra roomy seat to curl up on with your latest read.

Brighton sofa | @our_tyrone_29

If you’re craving somewhere to stretch out and put your feet up, opt for one of our sofas paired with a coordinating footstool. You’ll definitely get through your book club list when you’ve got somewhere that you can sit and unwind in the evenings.

Storage at its finest

Boston bookcase | @sandpiperbarn

You’ll need somewhere to keep your reading collection and our wide range of bookcases are perfect for organising them in style. Arrange by colour to create a visually appealing home library or choose to alphabetise or order by genre.

If you don’t have room for a large bookshelf, we also have smaller styles or ladder shelving that are perfect for fitting into alcoves, corners or more compact spaces.

Time to accessorise

Jasmine armchair | @mrs_roobottom_home

Once you’ve got the foundations of your reading nook, dial up the cosiness with soft lighting, throws and scatter cushions.

Our lamps are perfect for adding an ambient glow, with the option of floor or table styles that can easily warm up your space. Add comfort underfoot with a tactile rug and you’ve got all the ingredients for your reading nook.

Best bookstagram accounts to follow

If you’re in need of book club ideas or just want inspiration for your next read, discover some of our favourite bookstagram accounts to follow on Instagram.

The Breakfast Book Club

Having read and enjoyed several of Emily Woosey of @thebreakfast.bookclub’s suggestions from the best summer reads blog she compiled for us, we can definitely say she’s got good taste in books. Emily has her own monthly book club that you can join along with, and she also has more in-depth reviews on her blog.

Reese’s Book Club

With the ability to spot a bestseller a mile off, @reesesbookclub is the one to follow for top picks that often make their way to the screen. Actor Reese Witherspoon is the founder of the hugely successful book club that focuses on titles with female lead characters. She’s gone on to produce TV and movie adaptations of several big hits including Big Little Lies, Where the Crawdads Sing, and Daisy Jones & The Six.

The Colourful Chronicles

If you’re looking for ideas for all the family, @thecolourfulchronicles is a rainbow-filled feast for the senses. Run by avid reader Kelly, you’ll find beautifully styled recommendations for adults and children alike. There’s also plenty of inspiration for gifts, along with fun decor ideas for your own home library.

Amy’s Bookshelf

Enjoy picking up recommended titles from @amybookshelf’s selection, with spoiler-free reviews covering a variety of genres. She also runs a separate book club account, @_amysbookclub, that has a monthly read followed by a Zoom discussion with like-minded book enthusiasts. Perfect for inspiring us all to read more.

Beth’s Book Club

You’ll definitely be adding to your TBR (to be read) pile after browsing @bethsbookclub_’s feed. If you’re not sure where to start, the reels are a really useful entry point as they handily break down recommendations into categories such as best thrillers, books that broke my heart, and many more. Plus, there’s also a brilliant book club to sign up to.

We’d love to see your reading nooks. Share your homes by tagging #OakFurnitureland on Instagram.

Lead image: French Farmhouse bookcase | @hausfifteen

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But what changes can you make to your living space to ensure it feels warm and inviting? It doesn’t take a lot of effort just a few updates here and there, and you can create a comfortable and relaxing home that all the family can enjoy.

1. Create the right layout

Parquet small bookcase | Parquet corner TV unit |@casaoldcorn

The way you lay out your furniture has a big impact on how cosy the room will feel. Arrange your sofas and chairs opposite each other or in a U-shape to encourage a feeling of togetherness. Centre the space with a coffee table, and face the main seating near the fireplace.

2. Decorate your walls

Orrick side table | @victorian_house_garden

Don’t leave your walls bare. Hang pictures, wall art, wall hangings or anything to bring the room together and give you a sense of belonging to the space. It’s one of the easiest ways to add colour too so don’t dismiss this idea and give it a go.

3. Add soft furnishings

Jensen sofa | @hollypmcgowan

Throws and cushions might seem like add-ons but they’re an essential part of a scheme when you’re trying to cosy up your living space. Make sure you have a little pile of blankets and some soft furry cushions for those really chilly evenings watching movies in front of the fire.

4. Change the lighting

Hambleton lamp | @athomeinthemanning

Lighting has a huge effect on the mood of a room, so use this to your advantage when you’re making your space more cosy. Turn off the overhead lights and use lamps and candles to create a warmer ambience that will give your living room a more relaxed feel.

5. Keep it fresh

Parquet TV unit | @keepingkielder

Fresh colours, in particular greens from plants, can add an extra dimension to the room and, in fact add to the cosiness. Add faux plants if you’re concerned about keeping them alive at this time of year.

6. Choose the right colour scheme

Detroit tall bookcase | Detroit TV unit | @theloweshome

If you feel like refreshing your living space this new year, why not give it a different colour scheme? Warm neutrals and greys are great for making spaces feel inviting, while adding in some deep, rich blue or green is very on trend and perfect for giving a space an impact.

7. Layer up

Jasmine sofa | @littlehouseofannie

Use both colours and texture in layers, either on walls, on the sofa and chairs or even on the floor. Mixing up textures like felt, velvet and faux fur is a great way to add lots of warmth and comfort for the times you need it.

8. Creative displays

Gainsborough sofas | @builderbunny

Arrange your accessories and decorative pieces imaginatively, grouping in sets of odd numbers. So arrange a varying group of vases for example in a set of three, adding in some green stems for height. It will make the room feel more lived in, and give you a sense of creativity in the room too.

9. Decorate the floor

Simplicity rug | @mo_morshuis

Don’t forget the floor when you’re making your home feel more cosy this winter. Adding in a rug or two is the perfect way to add the finishing touch in any room, but definitely in one you’re trying to make more comfortable. It doesn’t have to be furry, it could be just a cotton or jute rug, but adding another layer of texture on the floor will really help the room feel complete.

How do you like to cosy up your living space in the winter? We’d to hear from you so make you share your homes by tagging #OakFurnitureland on Instagram.

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