Check out these ideas for decorating a side table to add a perfect finishing touch to your living room.
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You want to use enough objects to make the side table feel decorated without looking cluttered.
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Hide Clutter in a Basket
Include an open basket to hide TV remotes or small objects.
Pair it with a vase of orchid branches to add a natural element.
Choose books that speak to you so that they aren’t purely decorative.
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Or choose a mismatched pair of lamps of similar heights, unifying the look with matching lampshades.
Mix and Match Decor
Style twin end tables with matching lamps to structure a seating area.
Swap out items when you feel like changing up your decor or adding a seasonal touch.
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Make your lamp taller by stacking it on a small stack of hardcover books.
The bottom is stocked with magazines.
Style it with a simple vase of leafy greens for a streamlined but dramatic look, likeDesiree Burns Interiors.
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A decorative organic-shaped end table is left empty until needed, doubling as off-duty decor.
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