All The Reasons Why You Need A Clear Coffee Table

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Lusting after lucite tables on Pinterest? So are we. Here are just a few reasons to upgrade your living room with the choice that’s clearly a winner.

[Updated June 14 2017]

Busy decor scheme? Offset the look with a

clear coffee table

, which will remain low-key yet functional.

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We’re all for mixing and matching aesthetics, especially when they’re as distinctive as the materials of this ultra chic coffee table.

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Look for a table with a sculptural base and glass top for an eclectic addition. Keep tabletop decor minimal to aim the focus on the base. We love the amazing wood on this one!

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A dark, plush couch goes magically well with a clean glass table. Opposites attract, right?

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The combination of framed artwork, monochromatic furniture, and a sleek glass table immediately looks artistic. A

clear table

won’t take attention away from what you’re displaying on the walls.

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Just because your table is glass doesn’t mean you have to go modern with the decor. The mint green metal frame on this one feels old, yet still looks streamlined.

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Don’t add a heavy wooden coffee table to an already dark room. Instead, lighten up the space with thin glass table. The result is unexpectedly glamorous.

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Let a clear coffee table be the blank background for pretty candles, magazines, souvenirs, or flowers to take center stage.

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Hiding cute poufs under a clear coffee table is a great way to maximize space. Not only can poufs easily add color and interest to the space, they also offer extra seating for guests.

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If you already have color and patterns in your couch, pillows, rug, and display items, it’s a great idea to consider a clear table. It will put the focus on the statement pieces you already have and won’t add any extra visual clutter.

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This retro-inspired room stays modern with the acrylic coffee table.

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A lucite table automatically highlights whatever you place on top. Curate a select stack of books that inspire you, and set them out for guests to flip through.

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Put large baskets under a simple lucite table for easy, organized storage. Baskets with tops are great for hiding clutter, or leave the basket open and fold soft throw blankets inside.

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Use an acrylic trunk as a coffee table and fill it with something you want to display–cool books, stacks of magazines, or even pieces of wood.

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Similarly, rooms full of masculine pieces like leather, dark wood, and low lighting pair incredibly well with a light, simple coffee table.

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If you love your rug, don’t cover it with a boring table! Keep the focus on your favorite piece with a glass table that won’t interrupt the view.

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The best thing about a clear table? They’re timeless. As your style evolves, your glass or acrylic table can adapt to any other decor you mix with it.