How to Set a Coffee Table

Coffee tables add decorative appeal to a living room or den. It provides a place for family members or guests to set their dishes on the table while enjoying a cup of coffee or snack. Choosing the right decor to add color and texture to the table also enhances the room theme and colors. A bare coffee table looks plain, while a cluttered table makes the room look messy. It is important to create the right balance of knickknacks and other decorative accessories to make the most of this small surface. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Pick decor that matches the theme and colors in the room. For instance, if you have a country-style living room, place a wicker basket with pine cones on the table. Add a pillar candle in a shade that reflects one of the accent colors in the room and set it in a wooden candle holder. Set a country-themed book on the table for guests to browse through.

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Purchase items that are a low height. This prevents blocking the view of guests conversing in the room. Vary the heights of the objects to create interest, but make sure they do not block anyone's view.

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Decorate the coffee table with only three items to avoid cluttering the table. If you have a large table or smaller items, use groups of three similar items to create unity. For instance, three coordinating candlesticks of different heights, three books with leather bound covers or a collection of three porcelain knickknacks.

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Set a low floral arrangement in the center of a small coffee table, often this is all that is necessary to create a beautiful setting.