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Don’t be Afraid to Use a Large Coffee Table
Sometimes it
seems like a larger piece of furniture will make a room seem smaller, but it actually
will not. A larger piece of furniture placed in a small space makes the space
look like it can hold a larger piece. Plus, a larger coffee table can offer
additional space that can be used in many ways.
How is it Being Used?
Coffee tables
can be used so many different ways. If the coffee table is in a Family Room, sometimes
you could be doing crafts on it, sometimes you could be eating on it, sometimes
you could be sitting around it and just putting your feet up on it, so you need
to take into consideration what needs the coffee table will be required to
handle in that space.
What Needs to Happen in the Space?
Depending on
where the coffee table is, you need to style it so it’s a “WOW” piece, because it
actually is the middle of the room.
Don’t be afraid to put bold things on it that compliment the theme of the room.
You can also use beautiful storage boxes to hide the things you don’t want to see,
for instance, remotes, kids’ things/toys, books, even hand lotion and keys.
Make it Pretty
The thing that
draws your eye the most to a vignette is the use of mixed media. Using large
trays for vignettes, stacked books with pretty things on them, some iron, glass,
or some ceramic is a perfect way to highlight the coffee table. And these items
can be rotated out depending on the season or the event/activity of the day.
Show Different Elements at Different Heights
Showing different
elements at different heights is a great way to create interest on a coffee
table.
Children and the Coffee Table
If you have
children in the home and they tend to use the coffee table for all sorts of
reasons and activities, consider using a finish on the table that is more
forgiving.
