Give Your Coffee Table an Extra Shot of Style
Treat Yourself to a Mini Design That Says a Little Something About You
When it comes to setting the stage for a one-of-a-kind coffee table display, just about everything works. The more offbeat the items, the cooler. A dressed-up coffee table can tell a story about you, showcase your personality and be a wonderful conversation starter. These photos of coffee table decor may inspire you to include pieces you never thought of and help you get your decor on the table without looking forced or cluttered. From the smallest table to the largest, here are some creative coffee-table looks to try.
A round table has no corners to anchor pieces on, as a rectangular or square table does. You can create a display in the center, or display items around the edges. For this coffee table, the flat books are across from each other, and decorative pieces fill in the space. It feels very cozy and allows the person on each sofa to grab a book easily.
Consider the size of your coffee table. For a larger table, try creating various small vignettes, each different in scale, height and finish.
Stack books on your coffee table. Create two stacks of different heights, and add precious mementos on top of each stack.
Books lift a sculptural decor piece and increases its presence so it doesn't get swallowed up by the over-sized bowl nearby.
Include an antique you inherited. Items with sentimental value will make you feel rich in memories.
An antique tea set brings in much glitz and personality to even a contemporary styled room.
Show off a collection of matchstick boxes, refrigerator magnets from your cross-country trip, pins from every concert you went to, or anything else. You can display them in an interesting bowl, box or jar.
Create a theme on the table. A nautical theme is not hard. Include a tall sea glass vase, your collection of sea shells collected from vacations, your copy of Moby-Dick, or a book on sea life. Notice how everything varies in height, finish and shape.
Here is another nautical theme using a runner down the table. I love the way the decor items — all different in sizes, shape and texture — flow down the length of the runner. My eye goes up, down, then up again.
Don't forget about the lower shelf of your coffee table.
Tip: If using three stacks of decor on the lower shelf, change it up and use two stacks of decor above.
Tip: If using three stacks of decor on the lower shelf, change it up and use two stacks of decor above.
Use two trays for a large ottoman.
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8 Ways to Reimagine the Coffee Table
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8 Ways to Reimagine the Coffee Table
Find all kinds of coffee tables in the Products section