How to Decorate a Large Coffee Table

Displaying a large coffee table in your living environment involves making it part of your decor scheme as well. Decorating a large coffee table proves easy and enjoyable as an endeavor for even the average homemaker. Whether you're decorating for a festive holiday or everyday living, making your large coffee table part of your living environment is a creative process that serves as a fun way to add accent to your home. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Measure the dimensions of your large coffee table. To do this, measure across the surface of the table both widthwise and lengthwise.

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Select a tablecloth that doubles the dimensions of the measurement you took in Step 1. This assures that the cloth will not only cover the surface but hang down the sides adequately. Depending on your home's decor scheme choose a color that accents it. Alternatively, you can simply purchase a segment of fabric from any craft store to accent your home with your own choice of print, texture or tone.

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A Decorative Wood Coaster Tray

Place a coaster tray to the right or left corner of the coffee table. Coaster trays contain coasters to protect the surface of your coffee table. They also provide beautifying touches to the table, which accent your home decor scheme. Wood, metal, stone and plastic coasters vary in texture and design, so choosing a set proves to be a creative part of decorating your coffee table.

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Place an ornamental plant on the center of the coffee table. Whether you choose artificial or living, small plants provide a focal point on a large coffee table, thereby decorating it. Some decorative plant choices include hosta, peace lilies and fresh cut bouquets.

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Place a stack of four or five magazines and fan them out slightly. Use up-to-date magazines that add to your environment and lifestyle. Alternatively, book stores offer "coffee table books" which are usually comprised of artistic photography shots. These make excellent additions to coffee table decor.