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Have you thought of using a pair of side/end tables, stools, or even Chinese garden stools as a coffee table? You will end up with a look that is unique, versatile, and budget friendly. In the photo below, two white Ikea Lack side tables are used at a cost of $16.00. Lack tables come in lots of colors and can be made very Chinoiserie with O'verlays as shown below. Beautiful vintage end table pairs abound and can often be purchased very cheap at auction, on Craigslist, and the like. A great idea for the Chinoiserie living room or family room.

Ikea Lack side tables

Lack table with O'verlays

Lack table with O'verlays

In my travels on Saturday, I ran into my favorite thrift store in McLean and found this darling pink crystal Chinoiserie lady who is perfect on my coffee table. I think a great tip in styling your own cocktail/coffee table is to pick a color scheme - mine is pink and black. Do you say cocktail table or coffee table? I wonder if this is a regional difference? I have a Pinterest board devoted to well styled coffee tables here.