Styling Guide: How to Decorate a Coffee Table

Coffee tables are often an overlooked focal point in our living rooms, quickly becoming a catch-all for letters, mugs, remote controls and other everyday clutter that appears out of nowhere.

However, within a few simple touches, you can transform your coffee table into an organised and stylish living room feature that reflects both your style and personality. Adding thoughtfully chosen décor, from elegant storage solutions to beautifully scented candles, can instantly elevate the look and feel of your living space. Explore our top styling tips in the guide below.

Our Coffee Table Decor Ideas

Styling Coffee Table Books

Coffee table books are a simple yet effective way to add height, colour and personality to your space. Stack them neatly for a sleek, modern feel, or arrange them at an angle for a more rustic, lived-in look. Choosing colours that complement your living room’s overall style will help create a cohesive finish. Both practical and stylish, coffee table books add a refined decorative touch while reflecting your interests and personality. From fashion and travel to art, interiors or dog breeds, there’s a book to suit every taste and add character to your coffee table display. 

Fragrant Touches with Scented Candles

Candles make a beautiful addition to any coffee table, especially scented varieties with calming notes such as lavender, chamomile and cedarwood, helping to create a truly relaxing atmosphere to unwind in after a long day. Often they come in attractive glass jars you can use to contribute to your style, candles in mason jars add a rustic charm whereas sleek crystal jars contribute to a contemporary and modern feel. 

Coffee Table Plant Decor

Add a touch of greenery to your coffee tables styling with real or faux plants. Our solid wood coffee tables pair beautifully with natural green tones, helping create a warm and organic feel within your living space. Low-maintenance succulents in decorative pots are a perfect choice, adding colour and texture while keeping your styling simple and effortless. 

Trinket Boxes and Trays for Coffee Table Storage 

Storage accessories will always be an essential part of coffee table styling, helping to keep everyday clutter neatly organised while still looking stylish. Items such as chargers, spare change and pens can be tucked away in decorative trinket boxes, creating a cleaner and more organised space. Adding a tray is also a simple way to keep remote controls and smaller items together, making your coffee table feel more intentional, tidy and thoughtfully styled.

How to Decorate a Round Coffee Table

Styling a round coffee table can feel more challenging, as décor can easily appear cluttered or unbalanced. Our top tip is to keep things simple: less is more. Focus on the essentials and add just a few decorative touches for a clean, stylish look. A great approach is to follow the rule of three by selecting three key items and arranging them in a triangular layout in the centre of your round coffee table to create a balanced and visually pleasing display.

If you love the softer feel of a round coffee table but want the styling ease of a rectangular design, the Brunswick Coffee Table offers the perfect balance. With its curved edges and rectangular silhouette, it combines the best of both styles, creating a look that feels both practical and effortlessly stylish.

Coffee Table Decorating Starts Here: 

Explore our accessories collection to discover the perfect coffee table décor for your style and storage needs. Create a beautifully styled coffee table that complements your living room and suits your everyday lifestyle with our range of accessories from wooden remote control trays to sculptural candles.

Before you begin styling, it’s important to choose a coffee table that complements your living room. Over time, many coffee tables remain purely for practicality while the rest of the room’s style evolves around them. Discover our range of handmade solid wood coffee tables and invest in the perfect foundation for your decor and styling. From sleek modern designs to chunky rustic farmhouse pieces, there’s a style to suit every home.