A coffee table can be a fabulous focal point in any living space. It draws attention and, as long as you make sure it’s not used as a dumping ground for your daily life’s detritus, it can really showcase your design aesthetic and speak volumes about who you are as a person. If you want to update the table you already have, look at these seven cost-effective ways to decorate your coffee table so it is stylish, sophisticated, and won’t cost a packet.
Update the table itself
Make sure the table itself makes a statement before you add any decoration to it. If your table is looking a bit tired, consider sanding the top, giving it a lick of paint or adding some new metal furniture legs to make the table itself fresh and bang on-trend. Once you’ve got the table looking on point, next consider what to put on it.
Express yourself
Add a personal touch with a couple of pieces that mean something to you. A small ornament from a holiday or a meaningful photograph makes for a talking point with new visitors and will be sure to lift your spirits if you’re arriving home from a less than perfect day.
Go natural
We all know that houseplants are so in right now. Show off your green fingers by displaying a plant on your table. An arrangement of cut flowers can be frequently changed and allows you to match your décor to your mood. Quality faux flowers are an excellent way to add a splash of colour without having to remember to water them frequently.
Read a good book lately?
Show off your intellectual side by displaying a couple of well-chosen texts. Go for large, arty coffee table books designed specifically for the task, or pop two or three of your current reads on there to spark a conversation and also create height and interest. Make sure they’re arranged smartly, consider a decorative book topper, so it’s clear you haven’t just left your bits and pieces lying around.
Set the mood
Add some warmth and light with a lamp (go for a battery-operated one if you don’t want trailing wires) or some candles. Match the candle colour to the other items on your table and think about scents so you’re adding layers to more than just the visual aspects of the room.
Get organised
Having a decorative box on your coffee table is a sneaky way of adding a stylish touch while also being able to hide your stuff when somebody unexpectedly calls round.
Switch it up
The best thing about decorating your coffee table is that you can constantly edit, update and switch your pieces depending on your mood or the season. A coffee table is a great area for showcasing some of your favourite Christmas pieces or for displaying fresh-cut summer flowers from the garden.
Get creative with your coffee table and experiment with different textures, heights and materials. Decorating your coffee table is the perfect space in your living room to express yourself and have some fun!
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