Yes, what did you decide? Can you post an updated photo to help out the curious? I was leaning toward the glass or acrylic solution, due to the lack of light.

I am in the process of renovating and decorating an entire home at once. I would like for everything to be functional and people-proof. Due to some trees I can't remove (not on my property), I don't have the amount of natural light I would like. I was thinking of glass for the coffee table, side tables, dining table, etc., to add sparkle, reflective surfaces and visually expand the space. Now our pals on this site are talking acrylic. How does it wear? Scratches? Children rarely enter my home, but most of my friends are klutzes, so I have the same concerns as parents of small children. What do we think?