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35 Wow-Worthy Examples of Round Coffee Table Décor
Written by
Zakhar (aka Zee)
October 23, 2022
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Decorating a round coffee table may not be the most intuitive thing you’ve ever set out to accomplish. It’s one flat surface where everything’s just kind of…out there.
Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be difficult. Keep these tips in mind.
Start from the center. This will have a more put-together appearance than placing items around the edge.
Use a tray or low basket to corral your decor and create a tidy look.
Raising items to varying levels adds interest and guides the viewer’s eye around the table. Pieces such as boxes or stacked books can be used to support other pieces of decor.
Consider both color and texture when it comes to both complementing and contrasting elements on the table, and within the room.
Here are some examples of round coffee table decor done right for you to gather inspiration from.
02 of Textured Neutral Round Coffee Table Decor
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A circular basket tray echoes the shape of the coffee table. Black and white vases offer both color and textural contrast. Stacked books change the height to make the arrangement more dynamic.
03 of Bowl Coffee Table Decor
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This bowl shaped coffee table is decorated with an arrangement of metal sphere sculptures between two stacks of books. In the center is a white ceramic bottle that holds an arrangement of dried red lilies. A white bowl and a knot sculpture complete the picture.
04 of Minimalist Round Coffee Table Decorating Ideas
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A minimalist arrangement centers around a textured stone bowl. Next to it are two beeswax taper candles with a bedpost shape. In front, two books support a shallow white scalloped porcelain dish.
05 of Beach-Inspired Round Coffee Table Decor
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This unfinished wooden coffee table is decorated with a simple composition from nature. A giant white seashell and a white chain bring in textural interest and a beach influence. Beside them sits a plant in a rich bronze pot.
06 of Round Coffee Table Decoration Ideas
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On this wooden plank coffee table, a wide, smoky glass bottle encircles an arrangement of greenery. Standing next to it is a small, round ceramic pot. A stack of books supports a white chain link sculpture.
07 of Colorful Round Coffee Table Décor
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Taking center stage, a matte blue pot is filled with pink blossoms. Next to it is a dimpled gold bowl with a wicker rim. A glass box with gold frames supports a stone bottle. A wooden chain link sculpture completes the arrangement.
08 of Perfectly Pretty; Perfectly Coordinated
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A delft porcelain jar has been repurposed as a vase for delicate pink flowers. The porcelain echoes the patterning of the carpet. A driftwood box stands on two stacked books. The arrangement is centered on a silver mirror tray.
09 of Décor on Two Levels
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A white bubble vase holds a spray of feathers. Three white books support an oversized sculpture of a jack toy. A string of unfinished wooden beads sits inside a wooden trencher. A lower shelf holds a flat coil basket.
10 of Dramatic Round Coffee Table Decor Ideas
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On this smooth, black coffee table, a black matte vessel draws attention with an arrangement of red eucalyptus branches. A gray bowl, elevated by a book, offers a strand of wooden beads. A smaller bowl holds a pillar candle.
11 of Warmth and Coziness
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Three orange pillar candles glow from a stone bowl. A potted plant is elevated by a log base. Three books support a shiny round golden box with a cone lid. In the center is a brown glass bottle.
12 of High and Low
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A dark, ridged clay vase supports an arrangement of magnolias and peonies on the tabletop. On the shelf below, a stack of books supports a stone chain sculpture.
13 of Fresh and Bright
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A striped wicker basket sets the stage for a pillar candle in glass, a strand of oblong wooden beads, a piece of grass, a fishing net float, and a white ceramic pitcher filled with white and yellow flowers and greenery.
14 of Gothic Round Coffee Table Decorating Ideas
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A dramatic stone gothic vase holds a spray of white tulips on this dark wooden coffee table. Next to it is an arrangement of dark foliage that serves as the base for three white taper candles.
15 of Coffee Table Paired with a Gallery Wall
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Thoughtfully-composed eucalyptus branches adorn a white vase standing on two books. A black stoneware bowl holds a twine strand of white beads. In front is a woven grass box.
16 of Tropical-Inspired Round Coffee Table Decor
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This low white round coffee table holds a wood cookie topped with an arrangement of objects. Miniature irises stand in a white ceramic vase. A glass square vase holds a candle next to two moss balls.
17 of Simple and Natural Round Coffee Table Decor
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A white marble tray with wooden bead handles is the base for a philodendron in a simple brown pot. The white and brown in the decor echo the construction of the coffee table itself.
18 of Elegant Round Coffee Table Decor
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This arrangement of decor achieves balance. Delicate white blooms sit in a wide glass bottle. They lead the eye to a white pillar candle on a gold tray. Two black books stacked with a golden-framed glass box complete the picture.
19 of Glass Coffee Table with Rustic Decor
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A flat willow basket holds the intriguing items in this arrangement, featuring a black matte round vase with dried flowers. It shares space with two birch logs and a deer antler.
20 of Farmhouse Round Coffee Table Decor
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Coordinating milk jug vessels adorn this circular butcher block coffee table. In the jug, there are fern fronds, and in the dish, there is an arrangement of white pillar candles.
21 of Subtle Seasonal Round Coffee Table Decoration Ideas
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A thick book supports an arrangement of white taper candles in soapstone holders, next to a strand of round wooden beads. Behind them stands a miniature pine tree in a burlap bag base.
22 of Table Decor as Sculpture
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This careful composition is like a class on how to decorate a round coffee table. The candlesticks and stacked books change heights and add interest while the round bowl echoes the shape of the table and guides the eye.
23 of Down-to-Earth Coffee Table Decor
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On this dark wooden round coffee table, decor is simple but effective. Branches of evergreen adorn a round ceramic vessel with a glaze finish. A dark gold knot sculpture stands on a stack of hardcover books.
24 of 24 Carat
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On this golden themed table, a rough stone vase holds branches of golden leaves. Two white books support a glass honeycomb candle holder and a gold chain link sculpture.
25 of Holiday Round Coffee Table Decor
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This simple black coffee table is decorated for the winter holidays with two rectangular glass vases, framed in black metal. Inside them are glowing strings of miniature white Christmas lights.
26 of Twin Brass Coffee Tables
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A pair of brass coffee tables display two different approaches to decoration. One uses milk-can inspired pottery to hold a dried floral arrangement as a centerpiece. The other has a composition with a white knot sculpture, a piece of driftwood, and a book.
27 of Warm and Cool Neutrals
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Composing the objects on top of it is a wicker tray. A scalloped beige vase houses branches of eucalyptus leaves next to a stone square link sculpture. Two beige books support two golden candlesticks with gold votive candles on them.
28 of Neutral Arrangement
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This marble topped coffee table is echoed by a wide, unglazed bowl supporting a wooden chain. A bedpost shaped beeswax candle stands in a stone base next to an arrangement of dried white blossoms in a dark wooden vase.
29 of Minimalist Round Coffee Table Decor
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A natural wooden coffee table is simply decorated with a round white pot planted with an arrangement of subdued flowers and eucalyptus. The muted colors complement the neutral tones of the living room palette.
30 of Shapely Coffee Table Decorations
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Intriguing shapes add interest to this round coffee table decor. Feather plumes sprout from a donut vase elevated by books. A sculpture of square chain links forms an arc in front. Completing the scene is a simple jar candle.
31 of Eye-catching Vase on a Round Coffee Table
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A dramatic white vase with a floral arrangement dominates this decor, while a small basket grounds and balances the composition. A small black tray provides a finishing touch.
32 of Functional Decor Ideas
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This round coffee table decor incorporates things the family will use, like magazines, a jar candle, and a charming rustic tic tac toe game. Also included is a cute miniature plant in a silver bucket.
33 of Black and White Round Coffee Table Decor
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On this light wooden table, a dramatic round black vase displays branches of silver pussy willows. Black wooden beads rest on a stack of natural warm wood coasters. White books are stacked nearby.
34 of Halloween Round Coffee Table Decorating Ideas
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On this marble table, a simple black metal circular tray corrals a stack of fabric pumpkins, a candle inside a rustic lantern, a mini-chalkboard that says “Hocus Pocus”, a string of black and white beads, and a frighteningly adorable ghost.
35 of Rustic Round Coffee Table Decoration Ideas
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Taking a rustic approach to decor, this coffee table is topped with a rough, unfinished wooden tray, a potted pine tree, and two white pillar candles wrapped in tree bark.
