Coffee table decor ideas – 16 creative ways to bring style to your space

The coffee table is an important part of any living space. Coffee tables are the heartbeat of any room. Housing everything from afternoon cups of tea and biscuits, to late-night glasses of red wine and cheese,  coffee tables play host to many an occasion. 

We love decorating our fireplaces and walls but your coffee table is the one you use most. It’s the coffee table that you see when you’re sitting down on the sofa with your friends or family. 

Your coffee table should be dressed in the same way as your fireplace or open shelves. Once you have found the perfect coffee table for you, you can now decide how your coffee table should function. Is it primarily decorative or functional? Are you looking to add storage to your coffee table? Do you prefer to make a statement or keep things simple? 

No matter what living space you have, make sure your coffee table decor matches and enhances it. As a general rule when choosing accessories for your coffee table, round items work on round tables and square items work on square tables – a clever top tip to get you started.  

Sophie Warren Smith, Amelia Smith