Shea McGee from Studio McGee knows a thing or two about designed pretty amazing spaces, so we obviously heed her expert advise when wondering how to style a coffee table! Sometimes it seems silly to think the thing we rest our feet or glasses on should be decorated but its all too true that the chicest of chic homes have the coolest looking coffee tables.. all do to the trinkets and books (a must!) adorning them! So naturally we follow suit, because this is the easiest and most inexpensive way to make your living room a stand out space!
Here are Shea’s styling tips (she makes it sound so easy!):
When styling a coffee table, I always start with several stacks of books. Books provide a great foundation for layering, and they also add color, interest and show insight into your hobbies and personality.
Next, I add a tray, bowl or both — they are perfect for corralling sunglasses, coasters and remotes while still managing to look chic.
Whether it is a rock, plant, antler, or piece of coral from a souvenir shop, add a natural element for texture.
Layer in the bits and baubles. Place interesting items on top of, or next to, your books. Magnifying glasses, candles, matchbooks, and paperweights are a few of my go-to items.
You cannot go wrong with fresh flowers. Ever!
Thanks for the tips! Very beautiful!
Great tips! The flowers on the center of the table look very nice!
Definitely trying these out 🙂 But first, I need all those cute things!
Where can I get all of those books!? I need!
Where can i get the gold lantern style light fixture in the kitchen in the first picture? need to know!!
Oh my gosh, first thing I’m doing when I get home is working on my coffee table!
Let us know how it goes!
We’ll ask for you!
Go thrifting! You can find some amazing things for coffee tables at flea markets and even craigslist!
Always a good addition!
Thanks for reading! 🙂
Hi Lizzie! It is actually polished nickel – you can get it from Circa lighting:
http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=875
Do you know where the couch in the first 3 photos is from?
Where is the rug and the blue pillows in the first picture from? Beautiful!
The floral pillows are also beautiful