20 Living Room Coffee Table Looks We Love

In a living room that's characterized by its airy, window-lined architecture, a pair of glass-topped tables with geometric bases offer plenty of surface area without looking heavy. "My plan for this room was to give it a very light, relaxed and beachy feel," says designer Aaron Wong. "The tall recycled storage unit at the back was to be a focal point in the space," he adds — a goal the choice of visually "light" tables helped achieve.

Designer Brian Patrick Flynn gave this sylvan great room a subtle urban edge by punctuating the sitting area with a durable, drum-shaped concrete piece. Its round shape echoes the occasional table perched beside the ochre sectional, and its pale, reclaimed elm wood top lends its industrial body just a hint of rustic charm.

"To create a cozy family room for a young couple expecting their first baby, we chose custom-make, eco-friendly sofas angled around a midcentury style coffee table," says designer Jennifer Jones. The round table and curvy side chair help offset the rectilinear lines of the sofas and the media console.

In this contemporary living room, a display of black and white art by Cartoloji draws the eye up. A pair of reclaimed barnwood coffee tables, from Dwelling Home in Philadelphia, play an important role in the light space, providing a grounding center and adding rich texture to the otherwise sleek and simple design.