How to Arrange a Pretty Coffee Table

Decoratively, a coffee table can be played up or down, depending upon the design of a room. For instance, coffee table in a minimalist room will be dressed differently than a table in a country-style room. Taking the time to make this part of your design just right can bring the whole concept of the room together. Creating a pretty coffee table arrangement is as easy as taking your cues from the rest of the decor. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Use the correct size coffee table. A coffee table should be the same height as the seat of the sofa and not quite as long as the sofa.

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Create a theme to tie the coffee table together with the rest of the room. For example, if you have artwork featuring wildlife hanging on the wall, stack a few books on wildlife in the center of coffee table. Place a statue of a bird on top of the books and lay a jar of decorative bird eggs next to it. If your room is shabby chic, tie it together by adding items like a chipped candy bowl, rustic frame and white roses in a painted coffee can.

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Vary the height of everything you place on the table to keep the arrangement from looking static. Candlesticks or vases of different heights helps create a sense of movement on the table and makes it visually interesting.

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Layer items in. Layering adds depth to the table and gives you more opportunity for creativity. Start with something simple like a piece of lace. Place an ornate mirror on the lace, and top it off with a small bouquet of flowers or aromatic candle. The trick to layering is to use an odd number of objects and add unexpected items.