How to Decorate Your Coffee Table: Tips for a Stylish Display
Ever wonder why your living room’s centrepiece table is called a coffee table? It’s because during the late 19th century, the low tables in the living rooms were used to hold coffee, tea, and other beverages during social gatherings that the term “coffee table” has become popular within the parts of the United States. And because the name has become a staple, the furniture has also evolved and has been the focal point of modern living spaces.
But we are not here to talk about the coffee table as a drink placeholder, but as a reflection of your living room’s personality. So here are the five essential tips you may want to check now that it is time that you decorate your place and make it really feel like home.
Tip #1: Always start with a blank surface.
Like a canvas for painting, your coffee table surface should also start clean before you put any décor. And by clean, we mean wiping it first with a rug so it is free of dust. Remember that you can never ignore the dust on your furniture, especially when it causes you to sneeze. Plus, your overall display will look its best if you start your surface fresh.
Tip #2: Build a focal point in your coffee table surface.
The reason why it is important to have a focal point on your coffee table is so that it will easily grab the attention of anyone who sees your decoration. At the same time, having a focal point also sets the tone for the rest of your décor. Some would look online for inspiration on how to build a focal point, but how about trying to put something that you love for a change, like a book or a collection of your toys? It doesn’t have to feel sophisticated; it just needs to feel more of a part of who you are.
Tip #3: Give your décor a play of height and texture.
Designing a coffee table decoration is also like planning the spaces inside your house. Surprisingly, having a play of height and texture also works on a small scale like your coffee table surface and can even make your table look dynamic and layered at the same time. This practice makes your mind feel creative or calm and at peace, depending on the variety of textures you put in.
Tip #4: Go natural with natural elements.
The colour green gives an inviting feeling, and setting up a surface with a touch of greenery adds a freshness to what is initially visually pleasing. When you want that feeling of your coffee table looking alive and organic, you can opt to put potted plants—even the false ones! At times, faux foliage is available online and in department stores and even comes with scents to complete that overall feeling of being one with nature.
Tip #5: Organise your coffee table space in style with trays.
Your coffee table is not only a surface to set your beverages on but also your coasters and remote controls; that’s why you need to put some sense of structure within that space. And what better way to do that than putting a tray to hold your essentials and making the surface feel less of a clutter and more of a décor? And when you need the space, your tray can easily lift everything up in a second!
Here’s an additional pro-tip: You can actually align your coffee table’s design by looking at the bigger picture and considering the overall style of your room first. That way, you won’t feel the pressure of starting off with a blank slate. Do not be afraid to make mistakes while styling, because sometimes what you thought was clutter can be artistic or even beautifully designed in actuality.
Styling your coffee table is your chance to show your personal style.
We understand the sentiments of that voice in your head telling you that those decors you put on your coffee table will only accumulate dust later on, and that’s normal. The world we live in now has made us prioritise the cleanliness of our home to keep us from getting sick.
But hear us out: when the space that you are in makes you feel more about who you really are, it will also contribute to keeping you feeling your best. So don’t feel afraid of trying something new; it might end up being the most worthwhile experience you’ve ever had for yourself.