The Beaumont Coffee Table

October 31, 2013

It’s interesting moving into a new house and trying to make your not-so-old (actually pretty new!) furniture work. Our living room has 99 problems and the coffee table was definitely one. One that we felt like we could address before adding a fireplace and window–which we still hope to do within the year.

The coffee table above was completely dwarfed in this room, so we kept our eyes open for something with a little more…girth. Found it!

Chris and I were both actively hunting for a coffee table–something chunky but classic. A little industrial never hurts. I initially eyed this one (the perfect combination of all of those things we were looking for!) in Dana’s Joss & Main sale but was too late in pulling the trigger. I am a mull-er. We are really trying to put more thought into projects and pieces to make sure it is absolutely something we want. And after a couple days, the sale had ended and we still didn’t find something with the same dimensions and look that fit the bill better than the Beaumont coffee table. So we ordered it from Wayfair.

The metal legs and ring pulls give it a great industrial touch without feeling cold or out of place in our slightly more traditional home. It’s more than chunky, it weighs a ton! So I was pleasantly surprised to see that it actually has hidden casters underneath so we can move it around easier if we wanted to.

Probably the only downside about it is it’s oak veneer. Of course I wish it were actually solid oak, but that would also probably make it at least double the cost, so I guess I’m okay with the veneer.

We used to store a lot of stuff, including remotes and even my glasses, in a basket underneath our “mini” coffee table, but to have drawers-glorious-drawers (!!) is making me feel so organized. How could we possibly lose the remotes now? I feel like it’s never going to happen again. #wishfulthinking

Now we’re even more anxious to get a new rug in here. We love our jute one and it will most likely get scooted to our bedroom once we install hardwood floors, but the sea of brown (brown tile, brown rug, brown coffee table) is practically putting us to sleep and isn’t doing the room too many favors either. But I am trying to be patient and remember, we’ll get there.

furniture, living room

filed under:

— Hide Comments

+ Show Comments

What do you think?

Crystal says:
January 30, 2014 at 10:00 pm
Please tell me how this coffee table is holding up. Any pros, cons, would you purchase it again etc. Thanks a lot in advance.
Reply
vicks27 says:
October 31, 2013 at 9:30 am
Beautiful! I love a good coffee table :) Jenn and I fall in love with a new coffee table every month… I always tell her that we should put them in rotation :)
Reply
- Julia Marcum says:
  November 1, 2013 at 7:56 am
  You have all the luck. I have been scouring our craigslist for ANYTHING since we moved here and nada. By all means, PUT THEM IN ROTATION! ;)
  Reply
Rather Square says:
October 31, 2013 at 9:09 am
Love the coffee table. It looks hefty and solid, something that will last you for years! We have a new coffee table too, except it’s more of a “new-to-us” find from someone’s trash in our back alley. It needs some fixing up but it’s the perfect size for our space and we love its lines!
http://www.rathersquare.com/2013/09/from-trash-to-treasure/
Reply
- Julia Marcum says:
  November 1, 2013 at 7:55 am
  You’re so lucky! I want to live by your alley. :)
  Reply
Brandilyn says:
October 31, 2013 at 9:02 am
Freakin A, I love that coffee table. It has some of the same bones as mine…like maybe your coffee table is my coffee table’s classier, prettier older sister. It’s gorgeous, though, and perfect for that room!
Reply
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says:
October 31, 2013 at 7:55 am
Love that coffee table! It looks great!
Reply
jens nestingen says:
October 31, 2013 at 7:20 am
That looks great, its something we may be able to use in our family room. Just out of curiosity, the table spec. lists the material of construction as veneers (plywood) and i cant tell from the photos which parts are plywood and which parts are solid. Are the larger panels veneers, or are they solid? Sorry for the geeky question.
Thanks
Reply
- Julia Marcum says:
  November 1, 2013 at 7:55 am
  Yes! I mentioned in the post the oak veneer is the one thing I wish I could change, but in real life–it isn’t bad at all. The top and drawer fronts are veneered.
  Reply
Meagan @ Meagan Tells All says:
October 31, 2013 at 7:18 am
I love this! I’m surprised you went with this a little bit, it doesn’t seem like the style you usually go with (clean lines and modern). Don’t get me wrong–this coffee table rocks. We need a coffee table BAD and yes, we are constantly losing our remotes! (esp that little apple tv one! So sleek it just slides into every crack in our couch).
Reply
- Julia Marcum says:
  November 1, 2013 at 7:53 am
  Hahaha. I like keeping you on your toes with our choices.
  Reply

Half Bath: Afters! »

« Pregnancy Update: 16 weeks

all the latest

We believe we should all love where we live.

We’re a couple of homebodies, working to uncover the home our home wants to be. And we’re so happy to have you here.

HI! We're Chris + Julia

Semihandmade

Our wood grain Shaker cabinet fronts were designed for busy, high-traffic homes like ours. Clad with durable textured thermofoils, this line is compatible with Sektion, Akurum, Godmorgon, and Besta cabinets from IKEA. It's the perfect, practical way to add the warmth of wood to all the rooms of your home.

Collaborations

learn more

Loloi

We have teamed up with Loloi to create a line of rugs that are as affordable as they are beautiful. This collection houses a great mix of traditional and modern rugs, in cottage-y colorways, as well as vintage-inspired beauties that you’ll want to roll out in every room.

Collaborations

learn more

STUGA

We partnered with Stuga on a line of hardwood floors — The Ingrid is really livable, and the color is very neutral. It doesn’t lean warm or cool, it’s that just right in-between. We have really loved putting it everywhere in our house. It’s the best jumping-off point for design, no matter your interior style. In addition to being beautiful, Ingrid is really durable — we have three kids, and we always have a home construction project going on. Ingrid stands up to it all.

Collaborations

learn more

round up

“The Jewelry on Your Cabinets”: How to Choose Hardware Styles

Design

Mood Board: A Boy’s Bedroom in Forest Green

Mood Boards

The Ultimate Test: The Best Steam Mops

Product Tests

Roasted Cauliflower with Homemade Dairy Free Caesar Dressing

Chris Cooks

The Best Dairy-Free Alternatives and How to Use Them

Chris Cooks

Elevate Your Candle Ritual: The Complete Accessory Guide

Lifestyle

The Home Collaboration Years in the Making…

product lines

Load More

Reader Faves

SHop all

What We're Right Now

Looking for our favorite things? A place to shop our home room by room, or just catch up on what Julia's wearing / loving right now? Browse the CLJ shop.

Loving

Love Where You Live

In an industry that often feels designed to make you discontent, we want this to be place you come for inspiration, ideas, and encouragement to make the space you're already in feel like home.

Love Stories

read all posts

looking for inspiration?

A reader recently asked me if I’m starting to fully embrace traditional style and whether we still consider our house to be a “modern Colonial” and why. It was a really great question and so timely — I had really just been thinking about my approach to this home and how my style has changed […]

Defining My Design Style: Moody Modern Traditional

Design

How to (Purposefully) Mismatch Furniture

Design

Bedroom Tell-All: 5 Things to Remove, 5 Things to Add

Inspiration

6 Ways to Upgrade Your Bedroom: Renter-Friendly Edition

Inspiration

Want to do what we do? Get the tools, mentorship, and training to be a Good Influencer professionally.

Learn With Us

LEarn more

SEARCH THE BLOG

We've been doing this since 2009 and we've posted a whopping 24145+ blog posts and counting. You might need a little help searching, huh?

looking for something?

find stuff like:

Can We Send You Our Love Letter?

Another way for us to stay in touch! Joining our weekly newsletter gives you access to exclusive content, never-before-seen photos, your questions answered, and our favorite DIYs. Sign up below!

Follow Along on Instagram

Welcome to our online community where we've posted home, DIY, style, renovations, and family since '09. Renovating our #cljmoderncottage in Idaho and headed for new adventures in Raleigh, NC. #cljfam #cljtransformations