A beautifully decorated coffee table in a living room is always a centerpiece. Wanna make it look like a work of a professional decorator? First of all, identify the focal point of the composition: flowers, greenery or an arrangement of natural materials according to the season. Try various sizes of decorations and numbers of elements. Be practical: when guests come, you need to get your table top free fast to place some cups and plates. A coffee table should also have enough space for some stuff like a remote, a cup or any other things you’ll need. How can you consider all those points to make an arrangement? We’ve gathered some cool ideas that are stylish and practical, so you can rock them or get inspiration and create your own ones.
Style And Colors
Find out what style you have used for the whole room and apply it to your coffee table styling, too, it should look natural here. As for colors, use the same ones as for the rest of the room – it’s for decor objects, if you are stacking books, place whatever you want.
A black coffee table, a red tray, a glass candle holder, a clear vase with foliage and soem candles for an elegant feel.
A black marble coffee table with some books, candles in candle holders and an arrangement of red tulips in a vase.
A contemporary black table with stacks of books, a metallic vase with white blooms and a candle.
A glam black and gold coffee table with stacks of books, pink candles in floral candle holders, white blooms in a clear vase.
A glam gold and blue coffee table with a blue bowl, a stack of books, bright blooms in a white vase.
A glam marble coffee table with books, candles and glass coffee tables.
A glass and stained wood coffee table with candles on a tray, a gold vase with a floral arrangement, a bowl with balls and books.
A glass coffee table with books, large jars with seashells and an oversized vase with some greenery.
A glass tray with a large candle in a mason jar, a vintage clock, potted greenery and some old books.
A large black coffee table with basket boxes, white vases with greenery, a woven catch-all and a candle.
A low wooden coffee table with an arrangement of pillar candles in a tray, potted greenery and a candle lantern.
A marble coffee table, a wooden tray with beads, a vase with greenery, some candles and books and a pumpkin.
A marble tray with candles in mason jars, white floral arrangement in a clear vase on a glass table.
A modern rustic coffee table with a rough wooden bowl, books and a greenery arrangement in a vase.
A reclaimed wood coffee table, a woven tray, a white vase with greenery and a stack of books.
A refined arrangement of pillar candles, magazines, bright blooms in clear vases and eucalyptus in a clear vase.
A refined coffee table arrangement with a modern candelabra with black candles, a trya with perforated candle holders and dried branches and herbs.
A refined coffee table arrangement with potted white orchids, a stack of books, a candle and a black tray.
A rustic coffee table with a woven tray with towels, a stack of books, a vase with white blooms, a candle and greenery.
Greenery And Blooms
You may go for greenery or floral arrangements in the vases that match the decor and style. Potted plants and blooms and faux ones will last longer, so consider this option, too. Dried herbs, foliage and blooms are a trendy idea that will last long, too.
A rustic stained coffee table with books, wooden bowls, potted blooms, candles in vintage candle holders.
A rustic wooden coffee table with a marble tray, a copper lantern, a candle in a glass jar, eucalyptus in a clear vase.
A whitewashed shabby chic coffee table with a woven tray, a candle lantern, a greenery arrangement in a white vase.
A wooden tray with a vintage candle lantern, a white jug with lavender and a blue patterned sugar pot for small stuff.
A woven tray with moss balls, a stack of books, a candle, a porcelain egg and a white jug with fresh blooms and greenery.
Glam rustic styling with mercury glass vases, a woven tray with candles and some wine glasses.
Gold bowls, candles in gold tall candleholders and a glass bubble vase with fresh white blooms.
Rough black coffee tables with candle holders, a black vase with dried herbs and a candle lantern and books.
Some books, a candle and blakc vases with greenery for a stylish laconic touch.
Stacks of books, a candle in a mercury jar, large moss balls and a horse figurine.
A large coffee table with a white tablecloth, a tray with teaware and some fresh blooms for a cute look.
A shabby chic coffee table with a wooden top, fresh greenery and blooms and just some candles.
A wooden coffee table with candle lanterns, a greenery and floral arrangement, a tray with starfish for a coastal feel.
A contemporary coffee table with some books, candles and potted blooms for a clean and airy feeling.
A contemporary coffee table with some fresh blooms, books, a candle and fresh wine.
Fresh white blooms in a clear vase, books and a tray with glasses and a carafe.
A rustic wooden coffee table with a large candle lantern, some vintage teacups, books and fresh blooms.
A light-colored wooden coffee table with pinecone arrangements, books, greenery and alcohol in chic glassware.
A rustic two tier coffee table with books, fruits, a fresh floral arrangement and a large candle.
A rustic wooden coffee table with a woven tray, some pink blooms and a jar with nuts for decor.
A wooden coffee table with baskets filled with colorful petals and some books is a very dreamy idea.
An upholstered ottoman that doubles as a coffee table and features two woven trays and fresh blooms and candles.
A carved rustic coffee table with baskets, candles in jars and fresh blooms in a vase.
A white coffee table with trays, coffee cups, greenery and blooms and some candles.
A long and narrow black coffee table with books and magazines and a mirror tray that features bright floral arrangements and bottles.
Decor Objects
Choose decor considering the style and colors of your room: various kinds of trays, bowls, catch-alls, plates, chargers, placemats and even candle holders should match. There are tons of ideas in various colors, everything depends on the style you want to recreate and touches you wanna add. Tableware, coffee and tea cups, various kinds of wine glasses and carafes are also welcome to your coffee table, they have a practical value, too. Add a couple of books or magazines that you love and voila!
A basket tray with a terrarium, a candle lantern and a potted plant for a boho chic feel.
A sleek wooden coffee table with vintage urns, a floral arrangement, boxes and magazines.
A white coffee table with a tray with elegant vintage coffeeware, a candle and a fresh bloom arrangement.
A gold frame coffee table with a glass top and a large clear glass with greenery.
A coffee table with a tray and bright floral arrangements in clear vases is a very chic and cool idea.
A white tray with clear vases and white tulips for contemporary chic as it is.
A round shabby chic coffee table with books, an oversized candle in a clear glass vase, a metal bucket with greenery and blooms.
A vintage metal tray with potted blooms is a cool idea for decorating your coffee table.
A vintage white porcelain bowl with fresh white blooms and greenery for decorating a coffee table.
Beautiful coffee table styling with a bright floral centerpiece, coffeeware and tasty cupcakes.
A metal planter with lots of greenery and a metal tray with greenery and floral teaware.