Any creative home decorator keeps an open mind for new ideas. If you have not been using nests of tables in your designs you are ignoring a very flexible element. Most modern nests of tables consist of three small tables of sequentially smaller sizes capable of being stacked or stored under the largest table. The use of floor space does not have to be more than the space of the largest table. While nests of tables can exceed three nested tables any number beyond three makes three smallest units too small to be practical. Two unit nests are less common than three units but much more common than four or more units. Most two unit Nested tables are only a few inches tall while in the three table sets the largest table may be 20 to 28inches tall.
There are so many styles of nested tables that one is certain to match your d?cor. From severely modern black and chrome to classical styled mahogany and even glass or [shiver] plastic. There is a nest of tables for anyone. There are shapes and sizes to fit in any space. Nests of tables can be square, rectangular, round or oval.
No room is immune to the benefits and styling of nests of tables. One expects to see nests of tables in a family room. After all when family and guests get together there are never enough horizontal surfaces for drinks, nibbles or ashtrays. Pull out the nested tables and the problem is solved. The broad collection of styles and sizes assures a nest of tables for other rooms as well.
Kitchens can benefit from extra space for snack foods or mood candles. In bedrooms nests of tables offer the designer extra elements to express creativity beyond the bed and a dresser and chair. Whimsical or romantic, colorful or subdued a style can be found tocomplement or complete the theme of your room.
Don t be surprised to find a nest of tables in a bathroom. One small table holding a bowl of decorative soaps can disguise two nested tables with room for your wine and candles while you soak in the warm bubbles.
One must exercise basic design skills to select a nest of tables for a particular room. Factors in the decision will include size, shape, overall style and finish and intended use. In a child s room where a visiting child just might decide it is a seat, you don t want an expensive and fragile antique. The children will be better served by a simple wood or plastic nested cube where the smaller tables seem to disappear within the largest table until needed.
There are even decorative metal styles that work quite well as patio tables. There is always a need for another table for the pitcher of lemonade or a platter of fruit.
Once you visit your local furniture retailer and see the multitude of nests of tables there, you might be tempted to throw out your other furniture to make room for lots of nests of tables. Always remember there can always be too much of any good thing even nests of tables.