Glass Coffee Tables

Minimalist interiors not only exude style, but they are also fabulously easy to live with as well as having a calming influence — choosing key items of furniture wisely and keeping clutter to a minimum is key. We show you how.

Furniture Choices

This is a look based upon simplicity and very much a ‘less is more’ approach. Applying these rules when selecting furniture is important. Rather than opting for a mish-mash of decorative or intricately designed pieces, as might suit a more vintage or shabby chic look, instead take a ‘quality over quantity’ view.

You want to aim for functional yet beautiful items of furniture, ideally prioritising pieces that perform more than just one role, so scaling down the amount of furniture you have in the room.

Glass furniture is a particularly good choice, highlighting a neutral colour scheme, allowing light to flow throughout the layout and having a subtle, unobtrusive impact overall.

Glass Coffee Tables

Few items of living room furniture have more impact than the coffee table. A glass coffee table is a brilliant choice for anyone aiming for minimalist interiors, sparkling and sleek. Of course glass furniture comes in many different shapes and designs, but a simple curved or round glass table will not only maximise the space you have available, but will also act to soften the overall minimalist look, adding a sociable feel.

This is a look that relies heavily upon letting the spaces and the furniture do the talking, as opposed to fussy accessories, so allow your glass coffee table to do its part. In this setting, glass coffee tables look best kept free of clutter, save for a neat stack of books, a single white vase or the like. A really striking design such as this from Zespoke will definitely take centre stage.

Remember too that this is a style that marries well with symmetry, so consider pairing a round glass table in the dining area of an open plan space, with a round glass coffee table in the living space for a pleasing sense of balance.

Cutting Out Clutter

Clutter is an absolute sin in the world of minimalism — which means that good storage is a must. Open shelving and surfaces covered in knickknacks, baskets full of toys etc. are all out —way too fussy!

Ensure you ‘stuff’ is kept well away with runs of sleek built-in units, sofas with storage underneath and crisp storage cubes and boxes.

Using furniture with optional glass shelving, such as this TV stand from Zespoke, for example, is a great way to kill two birds with one stone, providing a spot for the television at the same time as taking care of unsightly wires and giving a home to all the other ‘clutter’ that comes with home entertainment systems these days.

The Benefits of Minimalism

Despite looking truly stunning, a minimalist home is highly practical and a dream to live with. All those clear surface, paired down furniture collections, bright reflective surfaces (thanks to the glass furniture) and fresh, neutral colour schemes make for a very Zen-like feel — calming and restorative, which is just what a home should be.

Minimalist interiors are also really easy to keep clean — fewer pieces of furniture and less clutter equals less bits and bobs to dust.

Minimal Need Not Be Dull

Just because this look is simple and refined, it need not be bland or devoid of any character. A few well-chosen items of really stunning furniture, such as this glass coffee table, will stand out as something really special.

Rather than creating a gallery style wall of artwork or photographs, instead choose just one large, yet impactful, artwork to hang on the wall.

In terms of a colour scheme, although white and neutral shades tend to work best, introducing just one bolder colour to inject a little more of your personality can work too — just don’t be tempted to overdo it.