Soft grey legs and a warm oak-effect top make an easy pair, and this square end table pulls the look together in a neat 45cm box. A single open shelf sits underneath the top, giving everyday bits a home, and the shape slots next to a settee, reading chair or mattress with no fuss. Overall it stands 50.5cm tall.

A Grey Side Table with an Oak-Effect Top

The painted-look frame is a stone-grey shade that neither shouts nor fades into the wall, while the top shows a light wood grain that adds warmth. A lamp, a drink or a plant takes pride of place above, and the lower shelf tidies away a couple of magazines, a coaster set or a basket of chargers.

Square Side Table Size: 45 x 45 x 50.5cm

With four equal sides the table can sit flush against a wall, tuck into a corner or float beside a sofa. Its squared outline also suits placing two together as a matching pair.

Particleboard with a Wood-Effect Foil Finish

Per the supplier, it is built from particleboard with a foil wood-effect finish. A maximum load of 15kg is quoted by the manufacturer, which covers a lamp, a few books and a hot drink. Self-assembly is needed and one person is recommended. As with most flat-pack furniture, tighten the fittings after a few weeks of use.

Where This Small Grey Side Table Fits

• Lamp table: a base for a table light beside the sofa.
• Bedroom: a simple bedside perch, shelf below for a notebook.
• Conservatory: a corner stand for a fern and a teapot.
• Hallway: a catch-all for post and keys, with a basket on the shelf.

Easy Wipe-Clean Care

Foil surfaces clean up fast: rub over with a soft sponge and a few drops of mild detergent in warm water, then towel off. Steer clear of scourers and scorching pans, and slide a coaster beneath each glass so the timber-look top stays pristine.