Dining room tables are at the center of many different activities, such as gathering for a spectacular meal, displaying beautiful objects of art, and making a unique aesthetic statement. Cincinnati’s Bova Contemporary Furniture recognizes the same potential in the smaller surfaces of your home.

Sleek coffee tables, stylish end tables, and even ottomans offer a plethora of possibilities in both form and function. Here’s advice on how to get the most out of your more modestly-sized tables:

• Be the hostess with the most style. The next time you host a Sunday brunch or fancy dinner fete, put all of your tables to good use. Place different types of hors d'oeuvres on each surface to encourage mingling among your guests.

• Start conversations with savoir faire. A uniquely designed coffee table is sure to spark conversations. The Elite Fusion’s overlapping oval supports flaunt futuristic appeal, and the Marte Motion inspires admiration as it adapts to meet your needs.

• Show off special items. What better way to exhibit your favorite table lamps than on a matching mod pair of wooden end tables? A streamlined console table like Bova’s Hokkaido is a display worthy of beloved books, photograph holders, and posh pottery.

• Go for fresh and multi-functional. Accent tables frame larger furnishings, display chic table lamps, and even support laptops, all while being elegant works of design in their own right. Try placing a serving tray on an ottoman so that it doubles as a coffee table.

Tapping into the potential of small tables goes a long way in creating a fresh, functional home that’s distinctly yours. As the largest contemporary furniture store in the tri-state area, Bova Contemporary Furniture promises a selection of modern tables and other home furnishings you’ll adore. Visit them online and call (513) 247-9100 to discover all they have to offer.