Who doesn’t love a quick interior update? A minimal effort, big payout purchase? If your living room is in need of a little pep-up, but you’re lacking in space, budget or energy to do so, a sofa side table or plinth can add an instant upgrade. Scroll to shop 12 of our favourites and how to style them…

A sofa side table is one of those interiors pieces you didn’t think you needed until you got one. Whether it’s somewhere for your dinner party guests to place their aperitif or a permanent home for the TV remote controls, they offer endless practical uses. But they also add a luxury feel to the space, creating depth and interest without taking up too much space.

Nestle one next to your favourite side of the sofa and pile high with fashion coffee table books and an indulgent home candle. Or take one into the bathroom to act as a caddy for your favourite bath oils, mobile phone or glasses whilst you soak away an evening in five-star hotel-esque luxury at home.

If you’re looking to invest, Soho Home gets our vote – we know, we sound like a broken record, but their stuff is just too good right now – especially the vintage-inspired cinema side table. But we’ve also found a steal from Sweetpea & Willow for under £150. Their candy cane red and white striped stool will add charm and personality to a tired sofa area. We love it stacked with a pile of well-chosen, reputable books and a little lamp to make for a quirky reading corner.

Scroll to shop our favourite sofa side tables, from investment buys and design classics to high street interior steals and quirky statement pieces.

soho home soho cinema ide table
Inspired by Soho House’s Electric cinema, this vintage-inspired side table will bring some old school glamour to your living space. We love it paired with distressed Persian rugs an cosy bouclé armchairs.
west elm Travertine Side Table (53 cm)
Travertine coffee tables are having a moment in the interiors world but if you don’t have the floorspace for one, these sweet shrunken down side table gives the same feel.
Mango Wood Trumpet Side Table
The distressed, soft hue of Mango wood will add some Scandi cool to your sofa space for just £!50.
selfrdiges serax Marie Michielssen stoneware side table 46cm
This design classic hits the sweet spot between good looking and functional. We love the mossy green colourway paired with tones of walnut wood and cosy sheepskin.

Sharland England’s rattan Pimlico table will bring charm to a window seat or reading nook.

sharland england Rattan Pimlico bamboo side table
Sharland England’s rattan Pimlico table will bring charm to a window seat or reading nook.
CANE SIDE TABLE LARGE MIDNIGHT
We love the pop of ink-rich colour on this cane detail side table. Aquire as a pair and pop them either side of a sofa.
Huxley Side Table - Brushed Red
The bobbin trend is going nowhere and is a great way to add somme modern cottagecore to your home. Style this scarlet number with books, metallic trinkets and a luxe home candle on across its multiple tiers.
Geometric Round Teak Side Table, Brown
Ethnicraft’s sustainable woods and geometric lines feel both modern and vintage all at once. We love how this sofa side table will add practicality and a design element to your space.

The twin set up of this Nkuku Nakuru design is a practical option for extra drinks space should you throw an unexpected cocktail soiree.

brass nested side tables
The brass legs and glass tabletops will add an understated elegance to you living space, whilst the twin set up is a practical option for extra drinks space should you throw an unexpected cocktail soiree.
MONET ARABESCATO MARBLE SIDE TABLE 380MM
Plinth side tables also worth beautifully in bathrooms. Add this to the side of a bath and top with your favourite bath products and a luxury candle for a five-star hotel at home vibe.
red and white stripe BARNUM STOOL
Add a playful edge to your living room with these humbug-esque red and white stripes, for less than £150.
Travertine coffee tables have been a huge trend in the interiors world but they need quite a lot of breathing space in a room to really show off their lines. If you’re lacking space, opt for this miniature side version from West Elm instead.

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