A coffee table can serve a number of functions: a place to put your drink, rest your feet and keep the remote, but most of all, it’s the heart of your living room. Usually, it is positioned somewhere in the middle of the living room, being one of the first things that people notice upon entering. And besides acting as the multi-purpose, functional piece that it is, the coffee table can also reveal a great deal of your style preferences and character. Let’s help you out express yourself through this small piece of art by decorating it in a way that will speak tons of your great sense of style.
The rule of 3
Three is the magic number in table décor. Any modern table requires some balance in the number of styling pieces and three somehow works best. However, this is just a guide and not a law, so feel free to break it if you want to. In any way, the items you pick should be all in different sizes so that they create a better unity.
Make seasonal decor changes
A chic modern table should never seize to capture interest, but be ever-shifting. Try changing its décor from time to time, like for instance every new season. Being the focal point of your living room, the coffee table can perfectly serve as a place where you can showcase seasonal decorations. Nothing says spring is here like a vase with freshly picked lilacs that fill the room up with a relaxing scent. In summer, you can replace the vase with a colourful sea shell on a stack of books to add some beach vibe. Then, when autumn arrives, a small fresh pumpkin can be perfect to set the tone. And for that jolly season, the table can be used to serve some seasonal treats like gingerbread cookies and eggnog.
Contrast colours
Don’t be afraid to play with colours on your coffee table. Accentuate its décor by choosing colours that contrast with the table. For instance, if the table is in some neutral colour, go with a bold bright palette of ornaments on top of it. Breathe life into a black or dark wooden table by spicing it up with some metallic or white items. Glass tables are versatile, so any colour can go well with them, just make sure that the colour of the ornaments is not the same as the one of the rug underneath, if you have one.
Play with scents
Any living room should have its own distinctive smell to make it more personal and warm. By adding your favourite scent you’ll make spending time in it much more enjoyable and relaxing. A lavender scented candle will add elegance and class to a modern table and also spread romantic mood when the night comes. A Japanese aromatherapy set will not only freshen up the place, but can also serve as an exotic element. If you are a tea lover, a cute tea pot with some bags of your favourite tea will certainly make for a good decoration.
