9 Ideas On How to Decorate a Coffee Table

Make Your Coffee table a Centerpiece

The coffee table is an incredibly practical piece of furniture which often doubles as a footrest and a home for your TV remote. It's easy to forget that a coffee table  can be beautifully decorated in countless ways. With a little bit of effort, they  can become a stunning centerpiece for the entire room. Below there are some ideas and inspiration to get you started:

Have a Single Statement Piece

Curated table-tops are not for everyone. Luckily, adding a few different items is a better way to create a centerpiece, than placing one dramatic item on top of your coffee table. It could be a large, colourful vase, a visually stunning book, or even an avant-garde lamp. Whatever it is, it will be the first thing people see when they walk into the room. Structure the rest of the room around your centre-piece to further highlight it.

Include a Sentimental Value

Incorporating an item with sentimental significance into you coffee-table décor is a great idea. It can be a conversation starter and also adds a personal touch to the space. Vacation souvenirs and handmade items can easily find their homes as centerpieces.

Place an Antique

Everyone has one or two antique items which are hard to find a spot for in their home. Maybe they are family heirlooms or are just interesting items found at a garage style. Regardless of where they came from, it's hard to get rid of beautiful antique trinkets. So instead of shoving them into a corner or hiding them on a shelf somewhere, try placing them on the coffee table and making them a focal point for the whole room. Small antique items often fit seamlessly into formal living rooms or even in studies.

Add a Feather Bouquet

Many of us focus on filling the horizontal space of a room when we're decorating. We want to make sure that there is no gap in the room or empty floor space. As a result, the vertical space is often overlooked. You can use your coffee table décor as a way to combat this. Adding a piece like a tall feather bouquet will create height and depth, this is especially important in a room with tall ceilings. It will be a dramatic and eye-catching feature in your room as well.

A Stack of Magazines

A stack of magazines is a classic method to make your coffee table a centerpiece. It is perfect for casual living rooms and encourages reading all at once. If you find yourself with many old New-Yorker issues or National Geographic magazines, create small, neat stacks on your coffee table - offering a quality form of entertainment to visitors.

Plants

Plants are a great way to add colour and comfort to a space. There many different directions you could take this idea, from focusing on flower designs to something more subtle. There are even options for those who have a hard time keeping plants alive and need something which requires minimal care. In these cases consider getting a succulent centerpiece. There are a number of this available pre-made which also make a hip and fun décor addition.

Artwork

A beautiful piece of artwork should always be the focal point for any room. If you come across a bust or small sculpture and need a place to present it, consider using your coffee table for exactly this purpose. This will ensure all guests and visitors notice the artwork and that it is properly appreciated. Artwork décor on a coffee table is recommended for formal sitting parlours and living rooms because it is less likely that they will be knocked in this environment.

Add in a Second Table

Coffee tables can perfectly blend practicality with design, both in their own form and what is done with them. So if space allows it, why not get a second one? You can place one in front of the couch while also having a second one beside it for additional surface space. In a large room, you can even have more than one seating areas and have a coffee table in each spot. Don't be afraid to mix-and-match to keep things interesting and be creative either. As long as the result is a visually cohesive room, you can have as much fun with it as you want.

Conclusion

We're sure at least one of these ideas will fit your style and the aesthetic of your home. Tweak and alter them in any way to get exactly what you want. After all, decorating your home should be fun!