The coffee table is an element that should never be underestimated because it is essential to give an extra touch to the room; here’s how to decorate it with stickers, washi tape, placemats and much more.
In the living room, an element that should never be underestimated is the coffee table. Although it is a support on which objects left around such as pens and pencils are often placed together with the magazines being read, it is something that matters much more. When stylishly furnished and best decorated, indeed, has the ability to become an element which, together with the sofa, can be the protagonist undisputed of the room.
From stickers to placemats up to candles passing through simple adequate colors and suitable materials. Let’s discover together all the secrets to proceed without making a single mistake; in this way you will make your living room even more fashionable. Here are the most interesting tips and the most useful ideas for embellishing a coffee table.
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Stickers and washi tape
An original and economical idea to embellish the coffee table, if it is found in an easy and modern setting, it is that of use colored stencil strips for the edges or even just for the surface. Among the similar solutions also stickers and washi tape, a special adhesive tape – made of Japanese paper – that will not damage your furniture if and when you decide to change your mind. These ideas can replace possibly the presence of a placemat or of an elegant centerpiece which can still be good for any eventuality.
The objects to be placed on the coffee table
To embellish and decorate the coffee table in the living room in the correct way, it is also enough choose the right items to be placed on it. Of the candles they will make a beautiful figure but also a jar low and wide with fruit or flowers.
The latter can be seasonal flowers so as to respect even the latest trends and release an inviting scent into the air or they can be fake flowers that are always good. A tray (in wicker, silver or glass), in addition, it can be considered a real evergreen on a coffee table in the living room, ready to serve coffee and various drinks.
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Plants for a green mood
In addition to the flowers, on the coffee table real plants can also be placed to make the environment natural and comfortable. In fact, a green mood will help to release positive and well-being sensations in the space; will therefore be a panacea not only for furniture but also for your lifestyle.
Between leaves and cacti, plants (of many types) can be obviously combined with green, as for the colors, and wood, as regards the materials. But pay attention to the length of the foliage or the stems of the flowers; if they are too high, they could cause some problems and thus cover the correct view.
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The decorative books
While it is true that the magazines scattered on the coffee table being read could indicate disorder, on the other hand there are specific books that can act as real decorations. Those large with the hard covers they may be perfect but their arrangement also matters.
What is certain is that, being well-edited editions, the covers must be put on display; then you can place them next to each other or on top of each other with the decorative side in view. Even “normal” books, However, they can have their effect for a more standard and classic style; in this way, among other things, you can immediately find your readings of the heart.
The right colors
To decorate a coffee table you don’t necessarily have to find the strangest and most original ideas; sometimes, in fact, it is simply enough paint it to change its color and modernize it. The colors with which you can obtain a winning effect are the most disparate: from black and white to the fuchsia or al rose up to the golden tones and so on. Based on the atmosphere you intend to give to the environment, you can choose the shade that suits you best.
The order on the coffee table
The best way to embellish a coffee table is to keep it tidy. In fact, we are talking about a surface that is often submerged by the most disparate objects. Instead, there are rules for maintaining a minimalist style that will make you succeed: the objects to be placed on the table should be 5, maximum 6.
As for the materials of these elements, it would be preferable to focus on glass or crystal; so you will create a mix of elegance and practicality as the contents of the bottles or jars will always be clearly visible. Just be careful not to drop anything!
How to embellish a coffee table: pictures and photos
In the photo gallery, here are the best examples for you from which you can take inspiration to decorate and embellish the coffee table and give an extra touch of class to the room.
