One thing that’s always bugged me about our living room was our dark wood coffee table against our large brown sofa (brown on brown on brown). So, when we received a West Elm gift card as a wedding present I immediately purchased this beautiful coffee table I’d been eyeing. I wanted a round coffee table to go with the curve of our sofa, visually light to not overwhelm our already tight space, and a color/finish that would contrast against the large brown sofa. Check, check, and check. It arrived while I was at work and I came home to see it set up in our living and… completely covered by a laptop, drink cup, remotes and game controllers.
So, I asked myself, “how do you style a coffee table for REAL life, with a husband?” and here’s what I found…
Use a tray :: using a tray visually anchors your coffee table accessories and allows you to corral everything so that it looks intentional and better yet, can be easily removed should you need to eat a pizza or prop up your feet. Let’s be real people, we all do it.
Vary shapes, heights, and textures :: as with all styling, the key is balance and interest. Regardless of how stylized or simplistic you choose to go, be sure your coffee table has a variety of shapes, heights, and textures to give it visual interest. Add a plant or sculptural element for height, something low and horizontal - like the tray or a stack of books. Remember - things look better in a grouping of three so add in something in between like a chunky candle, or a unique object.
Prepare yourself for feet, X-box controllers, and other manly things :: let's be real, it's life with a husband, and I wouldn't want it any other way!
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