A coffee table does a lot of work. It needs to hold books, magazines, drinks, food — even games on game night. You might want to put your feet up on it, or the kids might need a place for coloring.

Designers and home stagers make it look so easy. Here’s how they do it. By Tim McKeough A coffee table isn’t just a place for your guests to set down their drinks. “The coffee table is often the ...