Look a little deeper, however, and you’ll understand that your coffee table is a conversation facilitator and a piece of furniture around which memories are made. It has always been traditional to use your coffee table as storage - usually for “coffee table books” designed to pique the interest of your family and visitors. With a little imagination, however, the sky’s the limit when it comes to coffee table décor and objet d’art
With an assortment of items including a plant, a candle and ornaments on their coffee tables, the owners of this beautiful Knysna Heads home have followed the latest trends for coffee tables.
Make your coffee table a feature in your home
There are a few golden rules when it comes to choosing your coffee table decor. Firstly, if you have children or pets, none of your display items should be breakable. Secondly, if you’ve got an assortment of items on display, they should follow a theme or colour scheme. Thirdly, ensure that your display does not take up too much space - a coffee table needs to remain a functional space. Here are some ideas for styling your coffee table display.
An assortment of books
Large hardcover books - typically containing more beautiful images than text - are called coffee table books for a reason. Their purpose is to be displayed on a coffee table and create interest. If you’ve got a stack of them, leave the top one open to intrigue your guests.
Travel memorabilia
If you’ve travelled to Italy’s Murano Island, chances are you came home with Venetian glass ornaments, vases or sculptures. Similarly, if you’ve travelled in Africa, chances are you have an ornamental handmade drum or soapstone carving. Allow memories of your travels to make your coffee table look elegant. According to Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty property practitioner, Moira Gething, travel memorabilia, along with coffee table books, form some of the most popular coffee table decor.
Make seasonal displays
Your coffee table needs a centrepiece, but it need not be static. Having different displays at different times of the year is a way to keep your space eclectic and dynamic. Around autumn, a display of cinnamon-spiced candles and a wreath featuring shades of orange and brown can create a seasonal ambience. In spring, this can be traded for a vase of fresh or faux flowers. At Christmastime, a tabletop wreath with advent candles or baubles will create festive cheer.
A colour-coded centrepiece
Draw people’s eyes to your coffee table with a display of a few items in different shades of the same colour. A magenta tablecloth, a maroon vase and poppy-red flowers, for example, will make a talking point out of any coffee table. You could also opt for an assortment of metallic shades including gold, silver and rose gold.
A functional display
Your coffee table display can have both a practical and an aesthetic function. A table lamp, a matching set of gorgeous coasters or a decorative tray can all have practical uses and contribute to making your coffee table a much-loved element of your living space.
A floral masterpiece
A vase full of freshly cut flowers may be the ultimate coffee table display. A living display will lift the mood of everyone who sees it.
Your coffee table is the centre of the space where you gather with friends and family members. According to Gething, a coffee table makes a living room look comfortable and puts cups or mugs within easy reach. Over and above that, the coffee table décor that you choose sets the tone and mood of your living space. The team from Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty knows all there is to know about the ambience of luxury homes and what to look for. Contact our team for more information.
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