A coffee table acts as a center piece in any living room or entertaining area. A blank canvas to showcase your own personal interests, coffee table décor can range from a simple arrangement of candles to an elaborate display of travel memorabilia. Discover some unique ways you can decorate the coffee table in your home.
Pops of color: Coffee tables are focal points because they are typically placed in the center of a room. Make them stand out with brightly colored objects, like hand painted vases or decorative bowls. For an added touch of vibrancy, create an arrangement of seasonal flowers.
Staggering Heights: Create a contrast of heights on your table with stacks of books, various glass bottles, or small plants (like succulents) in varying pot sizes. Always make sure you can still see over what you place on the table, particularly for entertaining purposes. After all, you do not want your guests to have to crane their necks around items to see each other!
Interesting Items: Collected memorabilia from vacations or interesting locations will make a lasting impression on guests and serve as a great way to start conversation. Bergen County interior decorator Susan Keefe suggests placing collectibles or travel keepsakes about your coffee table to share your adventures with friends and family.
Stacked Literature: Books and magazines are the traditional go-to items placed on a coffee table. If you want to decorate your coffee table in this way, try creating small stacks and arrange them by size or color. If you are decorating with magazines, make sure they are family friendly so as not to offend your guests.
Decorative Displays: Spark intrigue in the minds of your visitors with intricate table décor. Use decorative boxes to store small candies, a colorful assortment of rocks, or your favorite sea shells. You can display these trinkets openly, or leave them covered for guests to discover at their leisure.
Cohesive Themes: Instead of one coffee table, some people choose to have two or three smaller tables clustered together. If this is the route you’re taking, be sure to create a united landscape among all of the tables. Use the rule of two-thirds: decorate most of the space with smaller items to compliment the size of the tables while leaving one of the tables completely open. This creates a sense of openness for the smaller tables and won’t leave them looking cluttered.
Simple Touches: Sometimes simplicity is the best policy. Decorate your coffee table with a small bouquet of flowers displayed in a decorative bowl, or arrange gold spray-painted trinkets to create a unique centerpiece. Simple decorations such as these easily create a sense of cleanliness and organization, as well as add a touch of elegance to a coffee table.
Glowing Accents: Placing candles or a small oil lamp creates a great sense of intimacy and atmosphere in a room. Pamper yourself with the soft glow of flickering lights and set a relaxing tone in your living room by incorporating decorative candles into your coffee table décor.
Spruce up your coffee table with any of these decorating tips!