10 Stylish Ways to Transform Your Coffee Table

You’ve finally got that coffee table for which you’ve longed and it struts in your living room. However, it looks somewhat plain and uninteresting. Even as the table itself is just fine, all it needs is a single touch to make it stand out. At our Divano Furniture store, we know that having a nice-looking place is important for everyone. This is why we have prepared this ultimate guide on how to style your coffee table like a pro. 

Tips to Decorate Coffee Table

These ten simple, cost-effective, and versatile tips will help you improve your living room decor and exhibit your personality.

1. The Art of the Decorative Tray

The secret of coffee table styling lies in using decorative trays. It’s not only an efficient way to arrange objects but can also be that one item that could bind your entire look together. Take into account the material of your coffee table when selecting a tray – wood on glass or metallic on wood finishes create a great contrast.

Use your tray to display a curated collection of items:

• Romantic candles with sweet smells
• A stylish air freshener releasing gentle scents
• And beautiful drink mats that protect tables
• One of those small sculptures or art pieces that make a good conversation

Some useful things include a stylish remote control stand or an ornamented tissue box.

2. Create your literary landscape

Coffee table books are not just reading materials but also manifest one’s interests and décor. When stacking books, think about the following:

• Have different sizes and colors of books for aesthetics
• Line up the books according to the colors in your room
• Pick titles that represent what you love like art, travel, or fashion
• Use the books as pedestals for smaller decorative objects

So these books are intended to start conversations so there is no need to be shy about showing off your unique taste.

3. Bring Nature Indoors

Nothing lights up space like some green stuff. A well-chosen plant or floral arrangement can be a great coffee table centerpiece. Here are some options:

• A sleek vase filled with freshly cut flowers brings out color in any room
• Small potted plants such as succulents and air plants can add low-maintenance greens to your space
• An elegant terrarium acts as a miniature indoor garden
• High-quality artificial flowers and plants offer maintenance-free alternatives

Your greenery selection should take into account the general style of your room. For instance, in a contemporary space, architectural plants like snake plants are appropriate, while trailing pothos would be perfect for bohemian-inspired design.

4. Showcase Sculptural Elements

By placing sculptural objects on your coffee table you will add more depth, texture and charisma to your living room. These attractive pieces can become the focus points in your room as well as reflecting on your artistic side. Consider:

• Metallic abstract sculptures
• Unique bookends or paperweights
• Decorative items that go with other accessories
• Travel souvenirs or handmade local crafts

Remember to use different heights and shapes while arranging your sculptural pieces in order to create interest.

5. Place Coasters

Coasters have stopped being merely functional items which you can hide away when not used. Modern coasters serve both as fashionable accessories for safeguarding tables as well as adding to their aesthetic look and feel. Look out for:

• Unique materials such as agate, marble or reclaimed wood
• Sets with intricate designs or patterns
• Coasters made from similar materials to those of coffee tables they stand on;
• Stackable coasters that merge into a decorative feature when not needed anymore.

Arrange them neatly piled up or spread them out widely for a casual appearance!

6. Make a Candlelit Atmosphere

Candles are versatile styling tools that you can use to change the mood of your living room. They lend warmth, fragrance and an added touch of class to your coffee table. Consider these candle styling ideas:

• Try grouping different height candles together to create a dynamic effect.
• Go for candle holders made from the same material as your table.
• Instead, go for LED candles without fire, which last longer and are safer.
• Opt for scent candles whose smells are those of the season or which complement your mood.

Choose candle colors that will match or complete your room's palette

7. Add In Decorative Containers

Decorative bowls, boxes and containers on your coffee table have two purposes: storage solutions and attractive decorations. Here is how you can use them:

• Keep small things such as remote controls, coasters or reading glasses in them.
• Display collections of small items such as seashells or decorative pebbles.
• Add some color or texture to the surface of your table
• Demonstrate different heights within general arrangement

Sleek minimalist boxes would be perfect for a contemporary table whereas ornate vintage inspired pieces would be great for a more traditional one.

8. Thinking About Mirrors

Including mirrors in your coffee table decor can create more room and light in your living room. You can consider these mirror decor ideas:

• The use of a small tabletop mirror at the bottom for candles or decorative objects
• Putting mirrored trays to reflect light and provide sparkle
• Decorative objects with mirrored surfaces to add glitz
• A mosaic made up of many smaller mirrors to lend an artistic touch that is one of a kind.

Mirrors are very useful for brightening up dark corners in the home, making them feel more spacious and open.

9. Change with Seasons

Changing it around with the seasons is part of the fun of decorating your coffee table. This way, you will always have a fresh looking living room throughout the year. See what suits you:

• Spring - Fresh flowers, pastel-colored accessories, nature-inspired things.
• Summer - Coastal-themed décor, bright colors, tropical elements.
• Autumn - Warm-toned candles, decorative gourds and cozy textures.
• Winter - Festive ornaments, pine cones and metallic accents.

By changing what we put on our tables as per the seasons allows us to show diverse aspects each year.

10. Personalize with Meaningful Objects

Your coffee table is an ideal place to show off items that speak to you. Little things make your sitting room uniquely yours and can be great talking points for visitors. Here are some suggestions:

• Family photographs in trendy frames
• Mementos from your journeys
• Heirloom objects of sentimental value
• Artworks that were made by either yourself or loved ones

The trick is to mix personal pieces with other more generic decorative elements to create a seamless appearance.

Styling Round Coffee Tables

When it comes to styling a round coffee table, the design principles remain almost the same, but focus should be on achieving a balanced symmetrical look. Here’s how:

• Begin with a central focal point such as a big vase or striking sculpture.
• Encompass the centerpiece with smaller items placed out in a circular pattern.
• Apply “rule of thirds” – divide your table into three sections and style each one differently.
• Create visual triangles using objects of different heights for a dynamic arrangement.

Remember, what you want is a display which goes well with the shape of the table itself.

Divano: One Stop Solution for Furniture Needs

It is an opportunity to style your coffee table and display your creativity by making it personal. Your coffee table can either be a minimalist one, with just a few selected objects or an eclectic one with many exciting objects. The most important thing is the presentation.

For us here at Divano Furniture, we know that the best balance for your coffee table should be between practicality and beauty. Observing these tips and trying out different combinations will make you come up with a beautiful piece of furniture indicative of who you really are.

Remember, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to coffee table styling. Please feel free to intermingle and blend in these ideas, don’t hesitate to change what’s on there as often as possible. This is how you get creative with your coffee table – enjoy it and make it yours!