How to Style a Coffee Table Like a Designer
Styling a coffee table is one of those small details that can elevate your living space. With the right balance of texture, height, and personality, even the simplest table can feel polished. In this post, we’ll break down how to style your coffee table like a designer so it looks effortlessly curated.
Styling a Square Coffee Table
Start with Height
Begin with your tallest piece to anchor the arrangement. A vase of faux flowers adds softness, height, and movement while creating an effortless focal point for the coffee table. Changing out greenery can be a great low cost way to make your room feel more seasonal.
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Layer in Something Interesting
There are a lot of beautiful coffee table books out there that can do triple duty - beautiful decor, reading material and point of conversation.
There is a variety of ways to use coffee table books including stacking some together and even the open look with our coffee table book holders.
Finish with Texture and Warmth
Complete the styling with decorative objects such as a wooden bowl, candles or wooden beads. Then add a stack of books topped with a candle and cloche. The formula here is simple: height + texture + warmth.
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Styling A Rectangle Coffee Table
Build a Balanced Base
Start this arrangement with two stacked books and a pot of faux greenery. The greenery keeps the styling fresh while the books ground the overall look.
We love these greenery options.
Add Contrast and Structure
Place two black candle holders with candlesticks beside the greenery to introduce height and contrast. Varying shapes and finishes help the arrangement feel layered rather than flat.
Our fave candles and candle holders.
Style the Final Layer
Finish with a stack of books and top it with a decorative element like a marble ball for a sculptural touch. This formula works every time: books + greenery + sculptural accents.
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