Coffee Table Decor Ideas for a Cozy Living Room

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Everyone wants a cozy living room don’t they? Or is that just me? The living room is the center lounging spot in your home and the coffee table is often the center of that space so it makes sense that styling your coffee table for maximum coziness is a must. But how do you decorate a coffee table? Here is a must have list of elements for flawless coffee table decor AND a supply idea list to get you decorating in the right direction. There are 22 gorgeous coffee tables for you to inspect and get ideas from as well! Be sure to visit the other bloggers if you’d like to see more about their coffee table styling. 

Must have elements for cozy coffee table decor

1. Height – you don’t want your table to feel flat so make sure you add a variety of different height elements to the table or at least stack items on something to add variation to the skyline of your table. Ten Tips On Decorating Your Coffee Table from throughmyfrontporch.com
2. Texture – You need to give the eye a pleasing feel with elements of texture. These can be neutral or colorful but either way pack a punch. Think of rope, baskets, wood, straw, grass, pine cones, burlap or neutral patterns. How To Decorate A Coffee Table Like A Pro from stonegableblog.com
3. Odd numbers – Decorating works best in odd numbers. You can have one element, two elements or three elements. After that go to odd numbers for a balanced feel. Decorating A Coffee Table With Faux Greenery from justlikeplayinghouse.com
4. Scale – Things work best together when they look proportionally accurate. Try to gather items that are similar in scale, not necessarily size. Also don’t be afraid to go big scale on your table for a little drama! By the way…are you new here? I’d love to have you join me on this crafting and decorating adventure. Sign up below and if you love to see projects on Facebook Live you can sign up here to be notified when I go live! I do tons of projects over there too.

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   vintage coffee table decor from Salvaged Living
5. Color Palette – Your coffee table will look best if it has a color palette going on that compliments the room. Keep the colors cohesive because you are working in a small space and too much color that doesn’t go together is just well, too much. 3 Steps To Easy Coffee Table Styling from aprettyfix.com
6. Greenery or flowers – Adding greenery or florals to your tablescape is wonderful way to bring life to your table. They have almost all of the above mixed in…texture, color and height. They are the perfect coffee table accessory. Eames-Inspired Molecule Sculpture For Coffee Table Decor from papernstitchblog.com
7. Different Materials – You want to mix it up with your materials. Too much of the same thing falls flat. Make sure you have a variety. Try a few of the following: glass, metal, baskets, rope, natural elements, typography, ceramics, paper, wood. 5 Elements To Decorate A Coffee Table from twelveonmain.com
8. Unity – This is key. Gather your decor elements in a way that brings them together so they don’t look like they are floating around your table! Use a tray to combine items, use a stack of books as a tray, layer things in a basket or lay out your items in a pattern that feels like it is in unison. Five Basic Steps To Style Your Coffee Table! from classiccasualhome.com
9. Pop of Color – We talked about a color palette, but a pop of color is great to add as well! Use your coffee table decor to pull in your signature color, draw focus and tie a room together. Coffee Table Styling from joyfulderivatives.com
10. Mixed Metals – Don’t be afraid to mix metals. This mix and match feel makes a room feel curated and not so matchy matchy. 

Supply Idea List for Cozy Table Decor

1. books DIY Basket Coffee Table & Rustic Decor from lizmarieblog.com
2. vases The Reveal Of Our Living Room Refresh from swoonworthy.co.uk
3. candles Simple Coffee Table Styling from harlowejames.com
4. flowers/greenery How To Create A Layered Coffee Table Vignette from homemadelovely.com
5. items from nature – nests, wood, branches, shells, horns, pine cones, drift wood, nuts, moss Tips And Tricks To Styling Your Coffee Table With Ease from stylecurator.com.au
6. art pieces – sculptures, figurines, collectibles, trendy decor items How To Style A Coffee Table from theteacherdiva.com
7. decor balls – there are a ton of sizes and materials available Farmhouse Style Coffee Table Makeover from thriftyandchic.com
8. baskets 
9. boxes The 10 Items You Need To Create An Instagram-Ready Coffee Table from aglassofbovino.com
10. trays Coffee Table Decorating + Styling Tips from citrineliving.com
11. wire elements – baskets and trinkets How To Plan Outdoor Coffee Table Decor from thecharmingdetroiter.com
12. dishes/cups/plates/platters/serving pieces
13. clocks
14. architectural pieces – corbels, spindles, old drawers, knobs, salvaged finds A Farmhouse Style Coffee Table In The Sunroom from lizmarieblog.com
15. candle sticks Elegant Formal Living Room & Coffee Table Decor from thepinkdream.com
16. bowls
17. wood beads/garland Style A Round Coffee The Easy Way from stonegableblog.com
18. fabric – scarves, table clothes, runners

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