Nothing completes a living room quite like a beautifully styled coffee table, yet it's all too easy to fall into the trap of over-accessorizing or leaving out items that are better tucked away.

FANCY a piece of the Eiffel Tower for the dining room? Furniture once used in the Paris landmark's high-end eatery the Jules Verne will go under the hammer in September.

What’s the next-best table if 17 is booked? Most tables have very good views of the Eiffel Tower. But if there are only two of you, Table 25 is very romantic and also near the window.