nothing like some trezzz while you assemble your ikea shipment, you can pick any album, it keeps you focused and literally builds in anticipation until you reach the final beautiful reasonably priced product whatever that may be. (linked the table that fits 2 well in my tiny apartment, on sale btw)
Side tables are out, vibe tables are in. Just put all your trinkets, possessions without utility and favourite belongings that are your vibe. The space should have no utility, nor should it pretend like it does (like the conventional side table does). Let it be the place in your room which makes you smile, even if the rest of your space looks like a pigsty.
as always, moderation is key — but you can learn a lot from a bad book. Pacing, structure, character, dialogue... Just make sure you have a chaser, even if it’s something you’ve read a million times.