Lance Lott's collection in the SHGC contest featured a coffee table made out of end tables. I know, it's both attractive and practical! Depending on the size of the coffee table you would like and the size of the end tables, you can use anywhere from two to nine end tables. I wouldn't suggest more than that as you don't want it to dominate the room. I think Lance's choice of six is the ideal size.
Choose end tables that are all the same design or, if you're feeling daring, ones that are a different design but have the same height and shape top. Personally, I suggest all the same design but, if you really need to spice things up, paint a few of them a different color or stencil the legs so that they have the same background color with a little pop.
As with any coffee table, place them in an area that can be reached when seated but still allows walking space. If you must choose one or the other, choose walking space. I personally would rather stretch for the controller than knock my toes every time I walk by. Since these end tables should act as one piece of furniture, place them as close together as possible. I don't feel that a fastening device is needed.
Don't feel that this dictates what type of end table you need to use as your actual end tables. You can either use the same tables used in the design or use a different one. Just make sure that the end design feels balanced, attractive and functional to you. If you used a stencil or accent color in the coffee table and want to use a different end table elsewhere in the room, carrying over that stencil or color can tie them together.
Thank you to Lance Lott for the wonderful idea!
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