Whether you're scrolling through Instagram and Pinterest, or flipping through a design book, the perfectly styled coffee table always catches your eye. If you've ever felt overwhelmed with where to start or how to organize your pieces so it feels effortlessly styled, this guide is for you. We will teach you the step by step formula to curating the perfect coffee table look in your own home.
STEP ONE: Lay the foundation
And we don't mean the table itself. Create a base for your accessories to sit on. This can be a stack of books, a tray or a mix of both. The important key here is to play with the heights. Make sure your stack of books is taller than your tray, or if you are using multiple stacks of books, make sure they vary in heights. For an extra step, think about the color of the books and how they coordinate together. as well as with the rest of your room.
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STEP TWO: Add a vessel or two
A simple vase filled with real or faux stems brings a little life, while a sculptural vase adds a statement. Depending on the height and scale of your vase, it can be placed directly on the table or one of your stacks of books. For larger vases, or ones filled with stems, we recommend placing it directly on the table. Bowls are also a great vessel to add and can be stately or small accents. Larger bowls filled with moss bring touch of greenery, while smaller bowls make great catch-alls for accessories or sentimental details. We recommend following the same rule of thumb for scale on placement of bowls. Our favorite mix of vessels is a larger vase with stems with a smaller catch-all bowl on a stack of books.
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STEP THREE: Layer in the details
The final touch to pulling your coffee table together is to layer in the little details. We love a scented candle arranged on a tray with some matches and a wick trimmer or snuffer. You can also opt for a set of sleek taper candles on a stack of books. Coasters, figurines, a small picture frame, or a family heirloom are all great options to arrange on your book stacks or tray.
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The most important key to pulling off your coffee table styling is that the pieces you've pulled together bring joy to your space. Styling your home is deeply personal and should be a reflection of what you love. We hope this styling guide made it a little easier for you to bring together a coffee table that sparks a little happiness in your day.
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