Your coffee table choice can make or break the look of your living room set. Serving you in more ways than one, it needs to hold your drinks, those swanky magazines and a book or two, and it also adds to the aesthetics of the living room when coupled with trendy accessories.

Gold coffee tables can vary from those with gorgeously polished brass to the ones that actually come with a gold leaf finish. Depending on the style of your living room, the amount of sparkle that you love and the ergonomic void it needs to fill in the room, you can choose a dazzling statement piece.

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*Contemporary center table ideas

Why pick just one coffee table when you can put two, three or even four more convenient alternatives in its place? The trend of using smaller cocktail tables and side tables by clubbing two or more together is one that is quickly catching on.

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The likes of the Gold Teardrop coffee table by Jonathan Adler is one of the many choices out there that perfectly captures this hip, classy style statement.

It is a look that works beautifully with golden pieces that seem to instantly infuse your living spaces, with an air of luxury and sophistication.

*Curvy center tables

Bored with the clean straight lines that dominate your living room? In the world of contemporary design, the presence of a few flowing curves is an absolute must, as it breaks the visual monotony and brings excitement to the space.

So, why not turn to the coffee table to achieve this look? Gorgeous gold leaf-finished, round coffee tables are not too hard to find, and each one of them brings something unique to the table.

Whether you prefer a glass top or a more affluent marble-top look, the choices are clearly abundant.

*Classic and timeless center tables

There is little wonder then that the kings and emperors of the past actually filled their home inspiration ideas with decor clad in actual gold. Cheaper modern alternatives offer gold-plated design that captures this timeless look with intricate details, carvings and at times an antique finish that allows the coffee table to age elegantly.

If you are shooting for a British Colonial, Victorian, Spanish Colonial, vintage or eclectic look, these might be just the thing for you.

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*Sparkly center tables

Some homeowners adore the warmth of yellow metal but shy away from using it, as they feel that it is a touch too loud visually because of all that shine. There is a perfectly acceptable middle ground here, as you can opt for coffee tables clad in brass that come with a matte finish.

They will still give the room a cozy, inviting ambiance without going overboard. If you still have your heart set on a coffee table with a gold-leaf finish, think of those with a super-sleek and wiry base, which cuts back the amount of sheen on offer.

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*Excentric center tables

From tree trunks in gold finish to eclectic pieces that defy geometry and define personal style, getting that unique coffee table in gold is well worth the time and dough.

Getting one of these inimitable pieces should be as much about reflecting your personality and taste as it is about the style of the room and the glam infusion that it needs.

Maybe there is an old trunk in the attic or an existing coffee table that can be transformed with a golden cloak, instead of splurging on an entirely new piece.

With the adaptive reuse of materials catching on, there is no reason why you can’t come up with the design of your custom coffee table in gold.

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