In an entryway or living room, a simple coffee table styling like this can go a long way in elevating your decor. A straw basket tray lays underneath a candle made of beveled glass and a clay vase filled with faux roses. Pick your favorite flower, fresh or faux, and you’re on your way to a simple, elegant table setting.
30 Serene Table Décor Examples for Your Entire Home
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Published: July 14, 2023
Updated: November 22, 2023
Table décor is an important component of design in living rooms, dining rooms, hallways, and kitchens. Whether it be through the utilization of a coffee table, console table, or dining table, these table tops beg to be decorated with trinkets that speak to you and represent your stylish preferences. Common decorative items include handcrafted bowls and plates, vases of florals and earthy sprigs, Bohemian beads, candles, stacks of books, plates, and so much more.
If you have any item in your home that you want to display but are unsure of where it belongs, consider the ideas that are spotlighted within these specially curated photographs. You are sure to find a tablescape that can be replicated within the walls of your own home.
02 of Statement Coffee Table With Minimalist Décor
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The table decor that adorns this coffee table is very minimal, careful to not distract from the design of the furniture piece itself. An interior design book rests under a wood-carved bowl with a small candle beside a cream vase. The modern slats that wrap around the oval-shaped table are the focal point of this photograph, and the shelving underneath leaves plenty of room for storage.
03 of Boho Coffee Table Décor
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The tablescape should match the aesthetic of a modern coffee table. That is what is happening here with the implementation of two white interior design books, a string of boho-inspired beads, two simple potted plants, marble coasters, and a wood-carved bowl of pebbles. Everything on the table is made of natural materials in neutral colors, a component of design intended to calm and soothe the senses.
04 of Dark Brown Minimalist Table Décor
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How incredibly rich are these brown coffee table trinkets next to a light gray sofa? The calming and centering effects of brown decor are special. The designer selected a wood-carved bowl with a sanded sheen to lay beside a clay vase baby’s breath florals. Complete the look with a stack of white interior design books, and you have a tablescape that is serene and organic.
05 of Table Setting of Natural Textures
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Behold this light and bright dining room tablescape with straw placements, a linen table runner, and an oversized clear vase filled with faux leaves. The design is very simple and calming. The bohemian vibes of the table setting are elevated by the unique chandelier made of woven rope, a simple way to incorporate more natural textures in the room through modern light fixtures.
06 of Modern Dining Room Tablescape
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A wooden serving tray stands in the middle of this dining room table atop a frayed linen runner. Inside the tray is a petite black geometric sculpture, a modern element that complements the gold Sputnik chandelier above. To the side of the sculpture is a farmhouse-inspired glass vase filled with faux leaves
07 of Sentimental Tablescapes
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Items that are special to you deserve to be intermingled with your typical decor. In this case, the coffee table setting filled with candle stands, vases, and a wooden twig ball spotlights a stack of books at the forefront of the photograph. In a small heart mug, there is an old set of glasses that belonged to the designer’s mother, a sentimental tribute to a loved one that can be replicated in numerous ways in your home.
08 of Ceramic Donut Vase Styling With Fall Décor
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The focal point of this coffee table is the ever-popular ceramic donut vase that works great in the home with a transitional modern style. For a subtle fall touch, petite white pumpkins rest beside the vase on a straw table mat that matches the black straw bowl on the bottom shelf. Maximizing your coffee table decor is all about utilizing all of the table space, even if that includes the shelving unit that is sometimes built into the bottom of the table.
09 of Classy Pumpkin Table Décor
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Fall may be in the air on this tablescape, but orange, black, and brown are nowhere to be found. Instead, the designer selected a glass pumpkin to stand wooden table disk surrounded by clear glasses with candles. The entire display rests on a plaid fringe blanket. Elevate your table by searching for fall decor brushed with a metallic finish, glass, or crystal material.
10 of Coffee Table Games
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Living rooms are the perfect gathering place in a home. What better way to entertain your guests and family than using an aesthetically pleasing game board? The quirky game is elevated by marble coasters, three modern candle stands, and two specked vases filled with natural grasses.
11 of Solitary Vase-stem Combo
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Tablescapes do not need to be complicated. A popular trend right now is selecting a statement vase and filling it with natural or faux stems. The designer of this dining room selected an old antique vase and spray painted it in black high gloss paint. The stems can be a fun DIY project if you’re looking for an affordable way to elevate your centerpiece.
12 of Subtle Valentine’s Theme Coffee Table
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The paisley sofa and brick wall featured in the background of this photo offer a rich backdrop to the neutrally-inspired coffee table decor. For an element of fun, the designer chose and gray and gold tic-tac-toe table with X’s and O’s nodding at the approaching Valentine’s holiday. A distressed clay vase of faux flowers stands beside the game, intermixed with stacked books and personalized marble coasters. This is an elusive way to incorporate a holiday theme without being overly cheesy or bold.
13 of Luxurious Gold Metallic Tablescape
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There is nothing minimalistic or simple about this dining room decor. A glamorous party theme fills the tablescape in the form of metallic plates, napkins, and napkin holders, an oversized speckled vase with gold leaves, four gold wire candlestands, and metal-rimmed wine glasses and champagne flutes. With a table setting this luxurious, a good way to incorporate softer tones is through a white runner. In this case, the runner is woven with metallic thread, but nonetheless, the aesthetic is clear and exciting.
14 of Circular Glass Coffee Table Display
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This unique pedestal-like coffee table made of iron and glass is home to a wicker vase filled with faux leaves, an off-white clay bowl of matching beads, and a book stack with a clay chain link sculpture. The items on this table are very distinctive and stick to a subtle neutral theme, ensuring that the table and area rug get all of the attention they deserve.
15 of Country French Cottage Dining Room Décor
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The iron cloche jars with fleur-de-lis handles are the quintessential choice for tablescape design underneath this French cottage chandelier. Accompanied by three vintage candlesticks on a sculpted wooden slab, the dreamy display of items pays tribute to one of the most gorgeous aesthetics of modern interior design. This look is achieved by pairing chic French decor with ornate furniture and light fixtures.
16 of Moody Coffee Table Centerpiece
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A moody table setting stands at the forefront of the photograph on top of a reclaimed wood coffee table. A vase full of dark-colored leaves, two antique candle stands and a clay bowl with decorative stranded beads set the stage for a gloomy yet relaxing afternoon. This is a popular coffee table setting, however, the utilization of darker tones and textures makes it a prominent and individual design.
17 of Bits of Boho Table Décor
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With a little bit of mid-century vibes and a little bit of boho, this wooden pedestal coffee table stands atop a jute rug with ornamental Bohemian designs. A stack of magazines rests under a textured clay bowl with cream beads beside a wood-carved serving tray with faux leaves and a decorative candle. This setting combines very modern components that are common on many coffee tables and expands them with an international flair.
18 of Coffee Table With Porcelain Statement Vase
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Sophistication is the word of the day in this living area with a contemporary wooden coffee table with stacked books. The focal point of the table design is the oversized porcelain vase with beveled sides. It is filled with a combination of baby’s breath and faux leaves that are accentuated by the black and white striped pillow that rests in the background. This look can be mimicked by implementing a statement vase beside book stacks of similar dimensions.
19 of Shabby Chic Tablescape
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An ornamental black table is elevated by two shabby chic candle stands next to an oversized vase filled with white hydrangeas. The height of the hydrangeas emphasizes the height between the tabletop and the simple candelabra chandelier. Rustic elements like the bench beside the table intertwine perfectly with more sophisticated decor like the hydrangeas in a space with this theme.
20 of Rustic Bell-shaped Cloche Tablescape
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Referred to as cloche jars, these rustic glass vases are filled with all manner of rustic ornaments like old vases, vintage books, and milk bowls. The entire tablescape is placed on an old wooden cutting board. This look is composed of flea market and antique shop finds, and the cloche jars that hold everything together are the perfect romantic companion.
21 of Trestle Leg Console Table Décor
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This busy farmhouse living room is filled with various personalized elements that inspire the decor located on this trestle leg console table. Two iron candle lanterns stand beside farmhouse-inspired candlesticks, illuminating the family pictures and vase of springtime sprigs. This look is easily replicable with the help of family portraits in customized frames, and your favorite selection of candle decor.
22 of Artistic Console Table Décor
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Very artistic in theme, the decorative components of this console table appear to have come straight out of an art studio. A carved female torso stands in front of a distressed canvas. To the side is a stack of books with a sculpted tray plate completed by a matching vase filled with faux white flowers. The entryway of a home is a great place to display work from your favorite artists, either portraits or sculptures.
23 of Modern Organic Dining Room Tablescapes
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Two complementary tablescape designs are happening in this transitional dining room. First, an oak table is filled with two large vases of fall foliage atop a wicker tray basket. Behind the dining set is a console table with an oversized black mirror, a white and gray lamp, and petite candlesticks. In a room with two tabletops, a tip for coordinating your decor is selecting a theme, in this photograph modern organic, and repeating components between them. For example, the cream pumpkin matches the vases of foliage, while the black dining chairs coordinate with the black framed mirror atop the hutch.
24 of Modern Farmhouse Living Room Tablescape
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The cursive canvas that hangs on the wall gives way to the modern farmhouse living room tablescape that stands at the forefront of the photograph. Two interior design books stack underneath a beveled glass candle. To the side is a woven serving tray with brass handles that features a leafy plant. If you have a green thumb, using real plants in a living room instantly livens up a room with fresh air.
25 of Aspen Leaf Coffee Table Styling
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Sprigs of eucalyptus leaves fill a clear and white vase that coordinates immaculately with the stack of gardening books that lay underneath a wicker candle holder. This entire design is situated on a square black coffee table with a bottom shelf meant for a farmhouse-inspired straw basket. Organic textures and colors such as these breathe life into a black-and-white living space.
26 of Blue and White Magnolia Tablescape
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The Southern charm of this American tablescape is impeccable. Stacks of blue and white floral plates are situated around a striped table runner with a macrame topper. A wood carved bowl stands in the center of the table filled with lemons and faux moss balls. Blue floral prints and lemon details make for the perfect summery vibe in a dining room that receives a plentitude of natural light.
27 of Farmhouse Eat-in Kitchen Table Styling
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This utility-style kitchen table with metal legs is situated on top of a white and gray embroidered rug. On top of the table is a metal bucket filled with springy white flowers. This is an easy alternative to a traditional vase because not only is it more in line with the farmhouse theme, but it allows for greater floral display due to the size of the bucket.
28 of Warm Wood Coffee Table With Autumn-tones Fall Décor
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Dried autumn-toned florals arranged in a distressed ceramic bud vase paired with a white pillar candle placed in a hurricane candle holder and a strand of wooden beads resting in a bamboo tray comprise this captivating minimalist warm wood fall coffee table decor. In the background, a white vase filled with an arrangement of white florals rests next to a neutral couch and a round mirror reflects bright natural light filtering in through a window.
29 of Floral Accents for Coffee Table Styling
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A natural wooden table is topped with summery decor including a vase of pastel flowers and a white bowl of wooden ornamental spheres around a neutral candle. A white sofa stands beside the table topped with gray patterned cushions.
30 of Spring Home Décor Displayed on Wooden Shelves
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A woven table runner displays faux greenery and lays across a wooden dining table. Wooden shelves are mounted to the wall and adorned with spring home decor. A light blue sideboard with wooden accents is pushed against a white shiplap wall.
