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Positioned in front of your sofa, the coffee table is the perfect showcase for your favorite decorative accessories, books or travel mementos. A coffee table pulls a room together and a well-decorated one can complete the entire look of a room. Keep your coffee table clutter-free with only the essentials organized in trays to keep the table from becoming a catchall. When decorating your coffee table, keep in mind the size and shape of the table as well as the visual weight of the table and overall furniture. Choose decorative accessories that pick up the subtle and dominant hues represented in your room. Achieve balance and harmony with the rest of the room by using accents that are scaled slightly larger than the surrounding objects or create groupings of smaller ones. Whether the theme of the coffee table is inspired by the overall room decor or it stands alone, try playing mix and match with different decorative accessories that follow the same theme. Smaller seashells and pearls in a large shell dish paired with iridescent glass vases in opal shades can complement a stack of books on marine life. Experiment with objects you already have and love to make them work wonderfully on your coffee table. The objets d'art on your coffee table don't need to match perfectly. Freely mix and match the items which have the same premise but look completely different. A grouping of decorative bowls, ceramic jars, glass vases or bronze candlesticks can be varied in size and style for an eclectic look that gives the viewer the feeling of items collected over the years. Contrast the materials for visual interest; pair the glass vases with a wooden sculpture on the other end of the table. Use a tray to corral your favorite accent pieces and tie them in with a theme. Add another striking piece on the other side of your coffee table for balance. Collections of like items are also great as conversation starters so display a set of carved crystal spheres on a tray as big, bold accents on a heavy or large coffee table that is low to the ground. Consider the overall decor style when choosing accent pieces for your coffee table. Color and texture are important factors when considering the decorating style. A contemporary room with vivid colors and sleek lacquered furniture would benefit from accent pieces that reflect that style with bright hues and tactile textures. Use stylized patterns that are inspired from nature for contemporary character.
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