Round coffee tables are a staple item of furniture for every family home, and styling it to perfection will only enhance your living room. Styling a round coffee table is, however, slightly different from accessorising and finessing other pieces in your household like shelves, display cabinets or desks. This is because it is the shining centrepiece of your living space, and the right enhancements can make or break the room. With that in mind, we’ve created a complete guide to help you style your round coffee table like an expert, and make it the shining star of many magical family memories to come.
Styling a round coffee table
Serene, curved and always in style, the round coffee table is a classic piece that you can switch, style and love for countless years to come. Ideal for all design aesthetics and suitable for many different sizes of family living rooms, from compact to oversized, it is easy to see why this shape has become a go-to for many home environments. Whether you’re furnishing your home from scratch, revamping your living room or you are simply looking to elevate your current curation with the addition of an elegant round coffee table, knowing how to style it will tie your whole house together and make it feel like home! Below, discover our top tips to follow when you are styling your round coffee table.
Some general tips to keep in mind
Before you dive into decorating your coffee table, follow these expert pointers.
Start with a good base
Whilst your styling can make all the difference for your living room's overall look and feel, the secret to setting off on the right foot is investing in a classic and beautiful coffee table you can love and style.
The Regency Round Coffee Table is the perfect find if you are looking to add a piece with timeless elegance, and added character. With a ridged, pedestal base and curved organic timber surface, it is the ideal place to display ornate candle holders, vases, and beads for an earthy look with enduring appeal. Plus, the beauty of investing in a classic style is that you can switch up your accessories to achieve an entirely different look! Dress the Regency up with fresh white ceramics in shells and natural motifs for a refined coastal tone that would be right at home in a Hamptons-style household.
More round coffee table decor ideas
Consider these top round coffee table decor ideas to elevate your living space.
Style a colour pop
Use glass vases in bright shades of ocean blue or sea-glass green for a bright pop of personality that will make your round coffee table the centrepiece of your home! The Byron Round Coffee Table is made in light neutral tones, with a reclaimed timber top that will only grow more beautiful over time. This makes it the perfect, elevated canvas for all your styling sensibilities. Choose a pop accent to sing against the neutral shades of your furniture for an exciting and dynamic addition to your home that will uplift any aesthetic.
Add a coffee table tray
Both functional and fashionable, a coffee table tray is an investment that blends style with practicality for a fantastic addition to your living room. A tray will serve as the perfect base for all your interior additions, and you can layer on different decorations to make it more of a moment in your room. Explore simple tonal trays or bright patterned styles for a modern statement.
Layer on a placemat or runner
If you want to add a soft layer to your coffee table top, choose a rounded placemat or a table runner. You can add a pop of colour to a room or integrate a refined neutral for a harmonic addition to the space. This is a great way of bringing more texture and interest to your round coffee table set-up without adding too much height.
Bring the outside in
For an added touch of freshness, choose greenery and flowers to add to your round coffee table style. This is a great way of creating more of an inviting atmosphere instantaneously! From leafy greens to dried stems, flowers and succulents, there is no limit to the options out there when it comes to adding a bit of outside charm to your indoor styling.
The Newcastle Coffee Table is crafted from stunning reclaimed materials with a classic timber top, ideal for layering on natural shapes and greenery for a zesty addition to your living room. Place this industrial piece in front of your sofa set for a focal point that is sure to draw the eye.
Your living room is the perfect location to let your personality shine! Whether layering on vases, sculptures, greenery, trays or treasures, the way you style your round coffee table can create a beautiful and inviting setting that you, your family and guests are sure to love all year round. Explore stylish coffee tables as well as accessories, soft furnishings and keep forever plants and flowers online with 1825 Interiors to bring a special touch to your family home today. Shop the collection now.