This living room features a white shiplap wall with a wood-framed gallery wall. A white slipcovered couch is accessorized with white and gray throw pillows. A round woven tray filled with a potted ivy plant, a candle, and a wooden box is placed on top of the round coffee table.
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Coffee tables can serve as a focal point in a living room, and with the right décor, they can add both functionality and style to the space. A well-decorated coffee table can add depth and personality to your living room while also serving as a functional surface for drinks, snacks, and reading materials.
To start, a decorative tray can be used to hold smaller items and create a cohesive look. You can use it to organize items such as coasters, candles, or small plants. Then try adding a candle to warm up the space and create a lovely ambiance, or add some seasonal décor, whatever fits your fancy. Whether you prefer a minimalist, modern look or a more eclectic style, there are endless possibilities for decorating your coffee table. In this article, we will explore some creative and practical coffee table décor ideas that will help you elevate the look of your living room.
02 of Minimalistic Coffee Table
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Autumnal branches in a white vase sit next to a stack of books on a round wooden coffee table in this farmhouse-style living room. A white rug is laid on the dark wood floor beneath the table. A wooden console table along one wall is accessorized with fall decorations, including floral décor and tall black candlesticks with white candles. A wood-framed mirror hangs on the wall above.
03 of Modern Chic Living Room
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A modern living room is designed with a tv centered over a black media unit. A light wood coffee table is placed in front of the unit decorated with tall black candle sticks and a wooden bowl.
04 of Living Room With Lush Plants
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A small leafy plant is potted in a beige ceramic vase and placed on a round wooden tray in this living room with light gray walls. A large fiddle-leaf fig stands out behind the white armchair along with a short potted ZZ plant.
05 of White Brick Fireplace With Wood Mantel
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This brick fireplace is ivory-colored with a natural wood mantel. A white vase filled with cotton bolls rests atop the circular coffee table along with a woven basket.
06 of Burl Wood Coffee Table With Moss Balls
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A burl wood coffee table is topped with a chess board, a stack of books, a candle, and a large black bowl filled with moss balls. The table rests on a white and black area rug with an abstract pattern.
07 of Antique Stool Next to White Coffee Table
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This elegant and inviting living room features a white table resting next to a shallow wooden stool. Behind the table is the wooden chimneypiece that is accented by a gold-rimmed mirror and white flowers in a white vase.
08 of Gray and White Living Room Design
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A light wooden tray filled with a potted plant, a wooden décor piece, and a blue candle rests atop a gray and silver coffee table. A gray couch is topped with dark blue pillows and blankets next to the gray rug laying on the light wood floor.
09 of Simple Boho Décor With Wood Accents
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This open living space features a large coffee table decorated with a large vase of greenery. A large wicker egg chair rests next to the tan leather couch topped with blue, gray, and white pillows. A red, black, and white rug rests on the floor beneath the coffee table.
10 of White Peonies on a Mirrored Coffee Table
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White peonies arranged in a white vase are placed on a gold, mirrored, coffee table in this classic living room. The table is further decorated with three ceramic butterflies and some stacked books. A white tufted sofa, neutral pillows, and a matching rug complete the neutral, airy décor.
11 of Tan Leather Couch and Brass Coffee Table
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This contemporary living room features a dark gray wall, a patterned red rug, and a warm tan leather couch. A brass coffee table with a wooden frame sits in the middle of the room decorated with a black tray filled with painted wooden beads.
12 of Neutral Living Room With Fall Decorations
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A light wood coffee table is the focal point of this living room, which also features a black and white fireplace. A black vessel filled with dried leaves rests next to a candle and a wooden dish filled with pumpkins on the wooden coffee table.
13 of Modern Coffee Table Décor Ideas
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This rectangular coffee table with a wooden top is decorated with pottery, wooden beads, and a black bust resting atop some white books. A large jute rug covers the floor below.
14 of Neutral Color-scheme Living Room Décor
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A natural wood coffee table with metal legs sits on a woven rug and displays a white dish and a black vase with some decorative branches. A cream armchair topped with a white throw accessorizes the back of the room next to a tall standing black floor lamp.
15 of Black Coffee Table With Modern Style
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This sleek, round black coffee table features small pottery, a few stacked books, and a reed diffuser. It sits in front of an ivory couch with a fuzzy beige throw blanket and black pillow. A large, minimalist metal wall clock is hung on the wall above.
16 of Contemporary Décor in Moody Living Room
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Rustic wood beams are mounted above white French doors in this farmhouse living room. A beige sectional couch sits on a gray rug facing a wood coffee table. The table is decked with a flat wooden tray and a unique metal vase filled with branches.
17 of Gallery Wall in Blue and White Living Room
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A beautiful living room with a white sectional and a blue trellis rug features a round wooden coffee table with black metal legs. The table is decorated with thick candles and a vase of yellow blossoms. A gallery wall of family photos is hung on the back wall.
18 of Wood Coffee Table With Red Accents
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A rustic wood apothecary coffee table is accessorized with glass cloches filled with natural décor. A white farmhouse couch accented with striped pillows is placed behind the table.
19 of Eclectic Living Room Décor
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A vintage-style living room features a dark gray sectional sofa layered with pillows resting behind a round wooden coffee table. The sofa is backed by a pair of windows dressed with ivory cotton drapes. The round wood coffee table is decorated with a potted plant and some candles resting above the patterned red rug.
20 of White Living Room With Wood Coffee Table
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A white farmhouse living room features a reclaimed wooden coffee table on a white textured rug. Wicker baskets sit on white shelves along with lots of extra firewood next to the white hearth. The gold mantel is decked with amber bottles and refurbished wooden frames.
21 of Rustic Fall Coffee Table Décor Ideas
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A brown couch is seated in front of white windows facing a stained wood coffee table. The table is styled with a small dish atop stacked vintage books, two candle sticks, a woven tray filled with dried botanicals in a ceramic vase, a burning candle, and some white pumpkins.
22 of White Wooden Trunk Coffee Table
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This living room features a rustic white-painted wood trunk coffee table styled with wooden trays and rustic décor. The trunk is placed in front of a brown leather couch on stained wood flooring.
23 of Vintage Coffee Table Bouquet
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A square coffee table with black hardware is topped with a woven tray holding a glass vase displaying a gorgeous bouquet. The table stands on a white, textured, shag rug in front of a white couch.
24 of Stylish Farmhouse Coffee Table
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A white sofa topped with pillows and throws backs onto the open-concept kitchen. In front of the sofa is a wooden coffee table decked with a potted maiden hair fern, some books, a candle, and thick white chair decor.
25 of Wooden Coffee Table and Antique Couch
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An airy living room with a white rug features a wooden coffee table topped with a large basket overflowing with flowers next to a candle and open book. The table is placed in front of a vintage white couch with white and beige pillows and a white throw blanket.
26 of Inviting Home Office With White Cove Trim
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This welcoming office space is designed with gray walls, white ceiling trim, and white casing around the large and bright window. A modern gold and glass accent light is centered over a coffee table made with similar materials. Soft white armchairs rest behind the table and are decorated with spotted green and white accent pillows.
27 of Back and White Small Deck Ideas
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This wooden patio is furnished with black seating and white pillows set atop the patterned black and white area rug. A wicker tray topped with a plant rest on the glass coffee table. A matching white ottoman is placed between the loveseat and armchair nest to a large standing flowerpot.
28 of Slim Living Room Coffee Table
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A slim wooden table with a white striped runner is decorated with some coffee table books and knot ornament, as well as a potted plant and a candle in a small tray. A gray corner couch is decorated with textured cushions and a cream throw.
29 of White Chalk Painted Coffee Table Inspiration
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A cozy cottage vibe adorns this welcoming lounge with a round white coffee table on a textured brown carpet. Elegant décor sits on the table including a white tray of a stack of books, and pitcher of flowers. A woven basket contains soft blankets.
30 of Rustic Farmhouse Coffee Table
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A brown leather couch sits atop the black and white patterned rug facing the pale wooden coffee table. Two white candles sit amongst wooden beads atop a thick book on the coffee table. A black metal basket containing a potted fern rests nearby.
