Think of this as your designer-approved cheat sheet.
Accessories can be one of the most important parts of designing a room.
When styling your coffee table, everything is fair game…almost.
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“Your coffee table should be functional, not just a surface for decor.
Too much on it can feel chaotic, detracting from the overall flow of the room.
They look dated and not realistic, especially when theyre covered in dust.
One thing all those gadgets have in common?
And the one place all designers agree you shouldnt showcase them?
We like to hide them in a decorative box so theyre not floating around the coffee table adding clutter.
Our clients appreciate having a designated spot to store the remotes, toothat way, they never go missing.
attempt to think outside the box and feature acollection of tomesthat reflect you and your interests.
Adding felt pads on the base of accessories can also help.
Odd numbers appeal to the eye and appear balanced.
Keep smaller items grouped on a tray or box to give your table a cleaner, more organized appearance.
