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Use the Rule of Thirds

Use the rule of thirds to style your round coffee table.

This means grouping items in threes for a balanced and harmonious look.

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Add Texture With Mixed Materials

Mixing decor objects of varying materials willadd textureto your coffee table display.

Top a wooden coffee table with an acrylic or a metallic gold or silver tray to add contrast.

Or warm up a glass coffee table with an organic wood tray.

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Use a stack of books to make a base for a small decor objects.

Place branches or flowers in a tall vase.

This will give your round coffee table display a more effortless and organic look.

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Group Items Together

Create a vignette for your coffee table by grouping items together in creative ways.

Top a stack of books with a candle or a small sculptural piece.

Corral decorative items in a stylish tray.

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Or display a favorite souvenir or dried flower arrangement under a glass cloche.

Concentrate decor pieces in the center of the table to leave open flexible room around the periphery.

Style it with black and white objects for a modern look.

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Bring the Outdoors Inside

Bring the outdoors inside bydecorating with natural greenery.

Use the same tones and textures as the top shelf for an intentional look.

Choose Contrasting Colors

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Decorate a black coffee table with white objects for a high-contrast look.

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Or use black accents to add a grounded feel and a graphic accent on an all-white coffee table.

The mismatched items will give each table its own identity and create a balanced look.

It will encourage you to play more and doesn’t need to be put away between matches.

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Position your coffee table so that it can be easily accessed from seating such as a sofa or armchairs.

Center your coffee table in front of a sofa or slightly to one side.

Or place a group of armchairs around a round coffee table to create a conversation area.

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Margaret Wright

Or you’re able to decorate the bottom shelf with seasonal decor.

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