3 Simple Steps for Styling a Chic Coffee Table

Hi friends! 

Call me crazy, but I LOVE styling coffee tables! I know it's not everyone's idea of fun,

 but I have a super simple (I promise!) step-by-step formula that just may change your

mind. The good news is it will work for round, square or rectangle coffee tables, and I'll bet

 you already have everything you need to create a stylish vignette. Three of my long time

 favorite bloggers Cindy @ Rough Luxe, MaryAnn @ Classic Casual Home and

 Annie @ Most Lovely Things host a monthly Project Design Series, this month I'm excited

 to join them along with

 Kris @ Driven by Decor, Sherry @ Design Indulgence, Kim @ Northern California Style 

 to share our 'Coffee Table Styling Tips' with you.

I have been a fan of all these talented, beautiful ladies for years and know we're in for some

serious style!

It happens that I joined them for a Coffee Table Styling series a few years ago,

you can check it out here for more inspiration. 

My 3 Simple Steps are at the end ~

but I've shared some extra tips with each vignette below.  

I love including large statement pieces or oversize vases of greenery casually

 spilling over. This is seeded eucalyptus from the grocery store, an inexpensive

option ($6) that gives a lot of bang for the buck.  

A black, white and gold color scheme coordinates with ANYTHING!

These hammered metal glasses are large and heavy, a recent find at Homegoods for

$13 - they add a little dose of fun.  

Be sure to include varied textures -  clear glass, brass, hammered metal, 

textured vase. 

Use a patterned vase to add interest, and books that pull out a color in your

pillows or other furnishings to coordinate, just don't go overboard being too matchy. 

A small (4"x4") clear square vase (Hobby Lobby) is perfect for a more greenery

 but doesn't look too busy or overdone. That's a leftover from a Valentine bouquet and 

some boxwood clippings from my yard. Btw, we have snow on the ground but the bottom

side of my boxwood are green.    

A lucite tray is ideal when you have a lot going on (pillows & gallery wall) and need

something simple. I lined it with a piece of leopard wrapping paper because you can 

never go wrong with leopard print! 

Vary the height of items you use, and if a large statement piece is ornate keep the

other accessories to a minimum.

Everything looks good in a white vase! 

If you look back I have a variety of them in different shapes and sizes.

 Vary the texture of greenery - the small glass vase holds hosta leaves from our yard. 

Bright colored books from the thrift store add a fun pop of color.   

For a rectangular table I follow the same 3 Simple Steps but add an extra pile of books.

Souvenirs you pick up traveling are always a great addition and conversation piece.  

3 Simple Steps to a Stylish Coffee Table

Create 3 Sections on your table

Section #1

A tray or larger books placed beneath two vases of flowers or greenery

(one tall vase and one smaller - vary up your greenery)  

Section #2

A couple of low books

(a great place to inject pattern and color)
a magnifying glass always looks great on a pile of books

Section #3

An interesting object

(a box to hold remotes, something quirky or whimsical, 

something sentimental, a pretty bowl, an antique, anything you love)

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope you're inspired to knock out

some styling! 

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Cindy @ Rough Luxe

 MaryAnn @ Classic Casual Home

 Annie @ Most Lovely Things 

 Kris @ Driven by Decor 

Sherry @ Design Indulgence 

Kim @ Northern California Style