The coffee table is often the focal point of the living room, but it’s also the easiest place to create clutter. If you want your home to feel cohesive and high-end, you need to treat your coffee table like a mini art gallery.
Here are the 3 rules that professional designers use to style any surface:
1. The Rule of Three
Items grouped in odd numbers always look more natural and balanced to the human eye. Instead of scattering things, create three distinct clusters of items on your table.
2. Vary the Heights and Shapes
If everything on the table is at the same level, it looks flat. Use a tall element (like a vaze with branches), a medium element (like a candle or a small bowl), and a flat element (like a stack of books) to create visual depth.
3. Add Something Living
No table is complete without a touch of nature. Whether it’s a small succulent, fresh flowers, or a bowl of moss, adding a “living” element brings energy and freshness to the room.