Styling your coffee table can be surprisingly difficult! Get your wheels turning with these coffee table decor ideas.
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10 Coffee Table Décor Ideas That You’ll Love
Updated on Apr. 05, 2024
Finding Balance
Forget about blank walls — what can you do with a blank coffee table? This was the question I had in mind as I searched Instagram and TikTok for inspiration. What I found is that no matter what your style is (maximalist, minimalist, cottage, modern, etc.), the right coffee table styling is all about balance.
The most beautiful coffee tables feature objects in a variety of shapes, textures and heights. Check out these ideas and find out how to give your coffee table designer-approved style!
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Books and Objects
Here’s a perfect example of a well-balanced coffee table from @ashleygoforth. Stacks of colorful books and decorative boxes form the base. A couple of interesting accessories (give me that curved brass piece!) and a tall plant finish the look. You can see how the contrast between high and low and rectangular and round creates a nice composition.
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Two Tables
If you have two coffee tables, as seen here in this calm, monochromatic space from @lottemeister, keep the styling simple. There are only two low objects on each table, and everything coordinates with the white and cream color scheme. The coffee table accessories should blend seamlessly with the overall style of the room, and in this space, it’s all about simplicity.
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Vintage Vibes
This coffee table by @sonelymateo features accessories from Amazon, TJ Maxx and Home Goods — but the look has a vintage vibe that I love. Check your favorite home or thrift stores to find a collection of objects with rich textures to create this collected, lived-in look. Notice brass, basket weave, marble and stone all make an appearance on this table, with a neutral color palette to ensure cohesiveness.
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Pretty Game Table
Until I saw this coffee table from @emilyaclark, I didn’t think a coffee table could be both functional and beautiful at the same time! The secret? Pretty bowls and boxes. A coffee table covered in games makes a mess, but the bowls keep the cards and Jenga pieces tidy and visually appealing. What a fun way to keep family games within reach without sacrificing design.
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Narrow Coffee Table
Some coffee table shapes can be more challenging to accessorize than others. If you have a narrow coffee table, check out this beautiful styling from @simplystyledinspo. She likes to use greenery, candles, beads, coasters and books to provide a mixture of textures. Here’s her tip for faux branches like those eucalyptus stems — add water to the vase to make them look more realistic. Genius, right?
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French Traditional Coffee Table
This formal living room by @tuftandtrim is decorated in her signature French traditional style, including the lovely coffee table. A mirrored tray, delicate accessories, gold accents and white blooms make an elegant tablescape. If you want to recreate this look, I found this beautiful mirrored tray that looks similar to the one used here.
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@fallons.homestead Coffee table tray styling #candycorn #candycorndecor #fallhomedecor #fallcrafts #fallcenterpiece #coffeetabledecor ♬ original sound – Fallon
Fall Style
I’m fascinated watching @fallons.homestead put together this autumn-inspired coffee table. I’ll be copying that candy corn idea for sure!
Using a large tray like this helps corral all the objects for a more organized display. Real or faux fall foliage adds softness and height. Every fall-themed coffee table can benefit from a cozy candle. And don’t forget the pumpkin!
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@sania.faheem Too minimal or just enough? I hate having an overstyled coffee table Especially with a kid 😂 #homedecor #homeaesthetic #neutralhomeaesthetic #neutralhome #minimalhomedecor #minimalhome #neutralinterior ♬ UNTIL I FOUND YOU – favmusicvibes
Minimalist Coffee Table Decor
Minimalists will love watching @sania.faheem create this super simple coffee table display. She uses two stacks of books and a decorative bowl for drink coasters and the remote — that’s it! The arrangement fits well with the rest of the room, and it’s kid-friendly without any fussy or breakable objects. Sometimes less is more when it comes to coffee table decoration.
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@thediscoloft #disco #discoart #discoball #discohour #discoballs #discotherapy #discodecor #maximalism #maximalist #homedecor #colorful #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #viral #vintage #thriftstore #thrifttip #vintagetok #maximalist #maximaliststyle #maximalistdecorideas #maximalistdecor #thriftshop #thrifttok #thrifttiktok #thriftingfinds #coffeetable #coffeetabledecor #vintagecoffeetable #coffeetablestyling #maximalisthome #maximalisthomedecor #maximalisthomes #maximalisthomeinterior #colorfulhome #colorful ♬ original sound – user15047338637
Quirky Coffee Table
On the opposite end of the spectrum from a minimalist coffee table is this quirky table decor from @thediscoloft. The display features mismatched coasters, unique objects, a colorful floral arrangement and even a disco ball! Anything goes when creating a maximalist coffee table like this. Sometimes you should forget all the interior design rules and just have fun!
https://www.tiktok.com/@thediscoloft/video/7223195124853984554
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@hunkerhome DIY Coffee Table Tray 🖤 #diy #diyhomedecor #diyproject #homedecor #homedecorhack #coffeetabledecor #coffeetablestyling #coffeetable #cheapdiy ♬ As It Was – Harry Styles
DIY Coffee Table Tray
We’ve seen how a tray can help elevate your coffee table decor, so why not make your own? Watch this clever project from @hunkerhome. She starts with a wood round and paints it black. Then she hot-glues 2-inch wood rings around the perimeter to create the edges of the tray. The result is a modern tray that looks like it came from a high-end store.
