
28. Use Multiple End Tables Instead of One Large Coffee Table
Coffee tables are popular in almost every living room, because they serve as a place for you to put your drinks down when you’re in the middle of watching a show or entertaining guests. Many people would consider them to be absolutely necessary in their space. However, that’s not always the case. If you live in a studio apartment, your living room zone might be so tiny that you would have to sacrifice precious living space if you chose to have the coffee table. Even if you have a larger one to two bedroom apartment, you might still want more space.

An alternate solution to a coffee table would be to use small end tables instead. These can be moved to the side of the couch or bed when you’re no longer using them. There are also foldable TV dinner trays that can be hidden away behind your couch when you’re not using them, and unfold when you need a place to put down drinks. If you want space to do yoga, workout, or let your kids play, eliminating a large coffee table could potentially be the solution to creating that space. Alternately, find a coffee table that you can easily move out of the way.