How do you do your cocktail table?

Today I am hunting for cocktail tables (also known as coffee tables!). For this particular client, we paired two identical full sized sofas (approx 86") on a square rug. The setting is a portion of a great room and for the love of proportions, I am looking at round, square or perhaps two rectangle cocktail tables to keep with the scale and symmetry of the space. Including rectangular tables will make the search much easier because there are a ton more of those to be had! Here's my inspiration:

Two rounds...loving the style....

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I think you could achieve the look above with two of these tables from World Market...

Cost Plus Carved Table x2! HERE

Dying for Melanie Turner who did it with two squares here...loving everything she does!

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Thom Filicia made it work with two rectangles askew...divine...

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One large square could fit the bill.....

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What's your cocktail table like? This is motivating me to ditch my old one and try one of these double duties!

TRADhome...some good reading!

So yesterday I sat down with my IPad on a yucky rainy Sunday and read the 2nd issue of TRADHome, the online version of the paper mag Traditional Home. This mag was just what I needed to bring some sun into my dreary day! Besides the colorful interior shots, they also feature 10 great design apps, and rooms by Melanie Turner (one of my favorite designers). The issue is called the Bloggers issue and TRADhome introduces 10 new TRADhome designers. These designers are inspiring and their rooms are breathtaking. And the feature written on Mona Ross Berman was written by Design Manifest designer and blogger, Naomi Stein. (She nominated Berman for the honor in TRADhome and subsequently was asked to pen the article...very cool for both talented ladies!)
After you read her article, you should go check out her blog Design Manifest. Ok, I've shared enough...now that is looks to be another rainy day here in NY, I might have to go back and re-read the issue of TRADhome...enjoy!

TRADhome Issue