The “Best Of” Espresso End Tables and Night Stands

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Jul 26 2009

Espresso end tables and espresso night stands (and indeed many of these designed to be one work quite well as the other) are very popular. This trend can be traced to a number of different aspects. Here are some of the best features and aspects of espresso end tables. Some discuss elements particular to specific styles, while others address larger, overall elements shared by all espresso end tables.

  1. Color. This is, of course, the most obvious thing that espresso end tables and night stands will all have in common. The rise in popularity for espresso as a hue could be traced to many things. In some sense, the preference for deep, rich brown is a desire to have dark colors without the sterility of black and white, and a desire to have brown without cheap looking, nutty coloring. Espresso is the perfect blend of traditional wood with modern edge, and it creates a sophisticated look.
  2. Function. Espresso end tables and nightstands deliver simple function that is traditional and still just as important as ever. They provide an easy place to set lamps and decorations or drinks and snacks (in a living room) and alarm clocks and reading lamps or books and water glasses (in a bedroom).
  3. Style. One of the best things about espresso end tables and night stands is that, while they share basic color, general size/dimensions, and overall function, they are available in a huge range of styles. Many are very simplistic and modern, with straight lines, clean angles, and little or no detailing. Yet others are rich and almost ornate, with carved details or sophisticated edging or grooves.
  4. Layout. One part practical, one part stylish, the varying layouts for espresso end tables and nightstands add to their versatile appeal. One can find models with one, two, or three shelves below, built in lamps above, a single shallow drawer below the table top, a full set of drawers composing the lower portion of the table, or even an espresso end table that is actually a solid storage trunk. The possibilities are endless.