Your Coffee Table Set should look good, serve well and display a few accessories that reveal your personality - and do it all with style. No wonder the right one can be so hard to find. Well, look no further - here are six classic table sets plus advice on how to choose the best one for your setting, the latest looks and how to accessorize this living room essential.
 
Size matters Coffee Table Set
The standard height for Coffee Table Set is from 16 to 18 inches, but may go as high as 21 inches. A higher table is a smart choice if you entertain frequently so that guests don't have to bend too much to set down their drinks. But, ultimately, the height of the adjacent upholstered pieces should determine the height of the table. One guideline is that a Coffee Table Set should be about the same height or one or two inches lower than the seat height of the sofa. The length of a Coffee Table Set should be about two-thirds the length of the sofa (not including arms). The width should be determined by how much room you have between the soft upholstered pieces and the table in your seating arrangement - leave at least 16 inches around each side of the table.

Style choices of Coffee Table Set
No matter how formal the room setting, the Coffee Table Set should still be functional - consider slate or thick glass tops that look elegant and are durable. If your style is laid-back, almost anything goes. Whether you lean toward a formal or casual style, don't forget that opposites attract - a clear Lucite table takes a little stuffiness out of a traditional setting, while a rustic dark wood trunk beautifully sets off a contemporary white sofa. Two small square-shape tables side by side are an alternative to one long Coffee Table Set and offer the option of separating them to use as extra side tables if the need arises.
 
Accessorizing Coffee Table Set
While a good Coffee Table Set is a conversation piece in itself, what goes on, under and beside it will finish the look.

• A Coffee Table Set is the perfect spot to display a grouping of attractive conversation pieces. Keep it simple though - one stunning piece for impact or a few smaller curios of varying heights and textures for visual and tactile interest are all that's needed.
 
• Leave room on the surface for setting down drinks or small plates.
 
• Store newspapers and magazines in a basket underneath the table or nearby to keep the surface uncluttered, or consider a trunk-style Coffee Table Set that can store any number of things - from extra cushions and throws to books, magazines and board games.
 
• Keep the space between the sofa and Coffee Table Set to a minimum; otherwise the table will appear to float in the middle of the room. Also, drinks and books should be within easy reach from the sofa.