Three Tips for Styling a Coffee Table
Three tips for styling a coffee table
In this blog post, we will talk about styling a coffee table! These can be beautiful, versatile, and functional spaces that set the mood of your living spaces. Here we talk about using the rule of odd numbers, prioritizing functionality, and playing and having fun! We hope you love these ideas and can incorporate them into your own space.
First, the rule of odd numbers: things look better when you style them in odd numbers. When we do an odd number group on a coffee table it makes a triangle-like shape that is very pleasing to the eye. These can be groupings or just individual items that are in odd numbers. Below we’ll show some example coffee tables and explain how they fit into this rule.
This shows how you can just place one item on a coffee table amd make a beautiful statement. We love the way it feels clean, fresh, and organic just like the rest of hte design in the space.
For this glam space, we decided to add a little greenery to bring a natural element. We love how it connects with the large windows on the left side of the room. Coffee tables are the perfect space for showcasing greenery and bringing in a natural element to the space. This is also just an example of using one item on a table.
For the grouping of three, we layered items to make this design. This can include any different groups of three you have at home. Here we used a stack of books, a candle, and a tall vase. The heights of these items play together perfectly to add a great amount of visual interest and texture to the table.
This coffee table shows a grouping of three. Although there are more than three items on the table they are in a grouping of three which makes it pleasant and beautiful to look at. We used cocktail table books for height and to highlight interests. We also brought the colors of the furniture into this design through the books and vases we added.
Tip number two: Prioritize functionality on your coffee table. These spaces are used by so many different people, are the hub of the home, and often hold important items. Functionality is key in making this a great space for you and your family.
On this coffee table, we used a tray to make it easily movable. This also is helpful to have a storage spot for remotes or other small items that often can be floating around and easily get misplaced. This sitting area is a great spot for chatting in the morning over a cup of coffee and this coffee table decor helps it to feel cozy.
We love this adorable little sitting area! We used a tray here on the cushioned coffee table we used to make it more functional. Now you can set drinks, snacks, or other items on a solid surface without worrying about them falling. This is a perfect way to create more functionality in this space!
Finally, our third tip: Play and have fun! Don’t be afraid to let your personality shine on your coffee table. Make it a fun space that reflects your personality. Examples could be popping color, adding books about topics you are interested in, or making bold design choices that you wouldn’t make in other parts of the house.
For this homeowner, we used her favorite color purple to showcase her fun personality! The rest of her house is very clean and organic with light whites and neutrals throughout, so on this coffee table, we decided to make more of a bold choice. The bold purple flowers are just the punch of excitment need to complete the space!
This coffee table and living room are great examples of showcasing personality. They used natural elements that they had picked up from their travels to make the coffee table a conversation starter. We also mixed in plants because the homeowner loves having natural elements in their space.