Shoppers can save £1,106 by choosing a budget-friendly coffee table from Dusk or Dunelm instead of a similar designer piece from Soho Home. The Soho Home statement coffee table costs £1,295, while both alternatives are priced at £189.
Affordable alternatives to designer furniture
Dusk's Hattie Coffee Table, available in light wood for £189, is highlighted as the standout budget-friendly option. It features a smooth, rounded tabletop and a natural light wood effect veneer, with an eye-catching panelled design and slim, straight lines along its cylindrical base. The neutral finish is easy to style with various interiors, and the generous tabletop offers space for coffee, books, magazines or decorative pieces. The Hattie table is also available in black or walnut.
For a more modern feel, Dunelm's Lucin Travertine Effect Round Coffee Table is also priced at £189. It has a travertine-effect finish and a distinctive ribbed pedestal base, with a large, round tabletop providing room for books, candles or a decorative tray. The smooth stone-effect surface adds a natural-looking touch, and the ribbed stand gives the design a contemporary edge.
Shopper reviews and considerations
Dusk's Hattie Coffee Table has received high reviews. One shopper said: "Such a stylish piece of furniture. Very impressed with the coffee table - it fits beautifully in the living room and doesn’t take up too much space, highly recommended." Another wrote: "I've fallen in love with the whole Hattie range. I bought the TV stand, side table and coffee table and wanted something for the end of my corner sofa, and this is the perfect addition to my front room!" A third added: "This goes really well with other products in the Hattie range, especially the side tables. Really robust and easy to put together, really happy with it."
One shopper said about the Lucin Travertine Effect Round Coffee Table on Dunelm: "So easy to put together, it took me less than 15 minutes. So stunning and really completes our living room." However, a different Dunelm reviewer noted: "Doesn’t even come with instructions. Still sat in bits."
It is worth considering that the Hattie table's oak veneer and MDF construction means it cannot be easily sanded or refinished if scratched over time. Additionally, the narrow pedestal base may make it prone to tipping if heavy weight is applied directly to the outer edges. The Hattie Coffee Table is available from Dusk and the Lucin Travertine Effect Round Coffee Table is available from Dunelm.
