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Tuesday, May 9th, 2017
Hooker Furniture Living Room Poteet Accent Martini Table
If you’re still thinking that you need an artwork or a lamp to complete the look of any room, then you’re still believing a misconception. Both are, of course, still wonderful choices that can make a room stand out yet the same concept can be fulfilled by another kind of table. An accent table is any functional and mobile accessory table that can be used in any type of home.
There are many different kinds of accent tables so you won’t have to worry if something would suit your style or taste. The most common that people have heard is the end table. This can be used when setting down for a drink or when you’re about to relax and read a book. It can also be the table where you can place a light snack for some guests.
Another type is the coffee table. This is much lower and closer to the ground compared to the end table. This is an accent table that was designed to be paired with a couch or a chair. This is also the perfect spot to place your remote control and some keys.
The console table is also popularly called as a hall accent table. This is usually thin and long since it is designed to fit between the wall and a couch. This can be decorated with family photos that have been elegantly framed, purses, keys, mail and a decorative vase.
Accent Table Finishes, Shapes, etc.
Think of every possible finish for any furniture and, most probably, an accent table also has such a finish. The most common materials, though, are glass, wood and metal. A wood accent table is available in different kinds of stains. Choose from espresso, mahogany, black, oak, blonde, walnut, and a lot more.
Glass accent tables rarely come in solid glass. These are often paired with steel or chrome framework in order to achieve a modern look.
The metallic types are also available in different kinds of finishes from oil-rubbed bronze, chrome, to brushed nickel and matte black.
Accent tables are also available in three simple shapes – square, round and abstract. There is also an infinite variety. Take the round variety and it can be stretched to an oval shape. There are also novelty accent tables and stack tables.
If you have ample time to shop around, then do so. There are so many options to look at.
Picking Your Accent Table
As soon as you have defined your accent table requirements, then it’s time to shop for the perfect piece. You can have a collection of coffee tables which you can use to entertain guests. Placing an interesting art piece on your living room accent table could lead to a lot of interesting conversations.
How to Use an Accent Table
An accent table is the right solution in balancing a room’s overall look. It is the perfect piece to complement your other furnishings. Remember, the right console table, coffee table, end table or hallways table can make a huge difference in terms of design.
You can use the accent table in these ways –
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Thursday, January 19th, 2017
Hooker Furniture Living Room Melange Nico Cocktail Table
The living room is a place where people often gather to enjoy different sorts of activities so it makes sense that homeowners put in time and energy in creating and designing the perfect functional yet visually pleasing look. This room must also be able to show personality and comfort, even good enough to watch some episodes of your favorite TV series. At the center of every living room is a coffee table – a furniture piece that can become the star of the show.
Coffee Table Types
To learn how to decorate the coffee table means you have to know the different types first. There are various shapes and sizes to pick from. As a general rule, this table must not be more than one or two inches below or above the loveseat or couch’s height.
Point out the primary function of the coffee table. Will you use it to store magazines or crafts for your kids? Will it be used when entertaining people?
Different activities call for different storage, function and height requirements. A lot of styles also exist so it won’t be difficult to look for the one that will make your living room stand out.
As for the shape, the choices include rectangular, square, oval, round and abstract. Square is best for smaller spaces while the rectangular ones show the traditional shape for the coffee table. Oval and round ones are best for multiple seating arrangements while abstract pieces are great in bigger spaces. Abstract coffee tables also offer a unique style.
Common materials for coffee tables include acrylic, wood, glass, metal and upholstery.
Decorate with Coffee Table Books
A lot of homeowners use the classic, oversized coffee table book as the go-to décor. These books also come in different sizes and shapes. They also offer different topics depending on your interests.
See if you can find a book or two that could beautify your coffee table. You can also choose to buy books with interesting or colorful covers. Interesting photographs could also entertain guests during those moments when they wait for you to come out of the kitchen.
Decorate with Candles and Coasters
Coffee tables are great places to display design elements. Have a candle or two atop this table if you want to improve the ambience.
The use of coasters does not have to be boring. There are classic and contemporary choices that would help you keep the design of your room. You can also buy coasters that come with storage so they become a part of your décor.
Decorate with Runners and Trays
Runners and trays create interesting visual space where you can display your collectibles. Find trays that will enhance the look of the table while becoming the home for your shell or book collection. A colorful table runner, on the other hand, can give the living room a more playful look.
Decorate with a Centerpiece
There isn’t a better way to display your stuff more proudly than at the heart of the room. The coffee table sits at a prime space so it is the perfect piece of furniture to hold smaller items that will give the room a visual appeal.
A centerpiece is vital in designing a coffee table. Use a few interesting objects as centerpieces. Consider the elements like table design, accessories, and room style. See how you can create a focal point. Keep in mind that centerpieces don’t necessarily have to be at the center of the room each and every time.
Decorate with Plants and Flowers
Another way to bring life to the coffee table and eventually to the living room is by bringing in plants and flowers. Remember to match these with the design of the room.
Succulents and hydrangeas are the trendy plants to include. There are plenty of other options, though. See which ones suit your living room the most.
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Thursday, October 27th, 2016
The Fine Furniture Design Living Room Winslow Cocktail Table 1564-930 is a rare beauty on its own.
The coffee table is furniture that could be a lot of things. This could be a piece for you to set your beverages, it could also be a footrest, or it could be a storage piece. More than anything, it is that beautiful, decorative piece for the living room. This single furniture piece has the potential to be all these things plus more.
Use the Rule of Three
Use the Rule of three when shopping for a coffee table. This is a number that you should seriously remember when styling this piece of furniture. This may be a rule but it’s not a strict, unbreakable policy, though.
An example of using this rule is to use books as your base. Your book collections, or any other flat items such as magazines, are the best base for a layered look. Begin with just three books with the same size then stack smaller books on top of this base. Create design magic buy grouping in threes, too.
Soften the Edges
Use circular edges if you’re growing tired of the rough edges that rectangular books make. While books could add structure, each piece is stuffy and angular.
Circle can provide the needed elegant curves especially when rectangular corners are numerous. Mix rectangles and circles for a more classic combination. Use circular candleholders, bowls, paperweight or vases.
Achieve Various Heights
One other way to add a positive vibe is to experiment on item height. You can also apply the Rule of Three here. See if you can achieve three varying heights. You may also stack different-sized items. Be sure to put the tallest piece right in the middle. This is the most pleasant symmetry that you can attain.
Use Candles, Greens and Flowers
Tapered candles and charming flowers are decorative items that every designer must know how to use. These are effective coffee table pieces that could add a pop of color. Just imagine softening the look of metal with a vase of roses, tulips or lilies.
Candlelight spells romance on so many levels.
Greens plants, on the other hand, offer organic lines that are difficult to match. This is because Mother Nature offers a different kind of charm, one that’s unique and awe-inspiring at the same time. Natural elements may also be simple but they could break the monochrome vibe effortlessly.
Decorate with Glass
The top of your coffee table may be made of glass so your designing tasks don’t end there. Since you can see through this material, it means you have to decide on what stuff you would put underneath your coffee table.
Placing a black and white rug is a wonderful contrast to any plain or neutral background.
I.M. David Living Room Craps Coffee Table 6200
Upholster It
Use upholstered ottoman coffee table if you are already fond of using books and other flat items as base. For a more basic approach, use a food serving tray topped with a classic dish or a glass vase. Just drape throw across the surface to cap the look.
Tufted ottoman is elegant, no doubt about this.
Flaunt Your Collections
Books, art, collectible boxes from Paris or China could be the only decorative pieces that a coffee table would need. Collections of different-sized trays could also be used.
Minimalism may be in these days but putting your collection out in the open is a great way to define your personality as well as to customize your living room.
Light ‘Em
An oversized lantern would be a great accessory to your wicker coffee table. You could also place candelabra there. Have these lit when the guests start to arrive. They will surely be awestruck of your well-thought design.
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Friday, April 22nd, 2016
Clockwise from top: Hooker Furniture Living Room Melange Bondurant Cocktail Trunk; Hooker Furniture Living Room Melange Kenmar Pedestal Table; I.M. David Living Room Craps Coffee Table 6200; I.M. David Living Room Craps Coffee Table 6200
Are you always looking for easy ways to update your home’s design? Even the most beautifully designed spaces can look stagnant if you fail to give them the necessary updates. Tweaking spaces every so often will surely make your home more exciting – at least, design-wise.
There is a simple solution that can make your home more intriguing. Placing a lovely tray filled with decorative pieces will immediately liven up any room. Just don’t limit yourself to trays and vases and pots, though. There is so much more that you can add to your home that will make it come to life.
But, back to the tray, let’s discuss what size, shape and options are being offered. Your choices are absolutely limitless. Whether you are buying a new one or reusing one that has been up the attic for too long, you should consider the requirements from the onset. Pick your design then find accessories that would match later on (such as that ever reliable tray).
When picking the tray that you would put atop any table, consider what it would hold. Function should always come first. Necessity should be considered first then leave ample surface space on every tray. You can place a dish, box, coffee mugs, a glass vase, even candlesticks.
Onto the Coffee Table
There is one accessory inside a living space that is often ignored yet it holds some of the most interesting pieces that you can find. A mirrored or glass coffee table can also play an important role in beautifying your home. Remember, though, that a glass or mirrored surface can easily show fingerprints and other such smudges so make sure that you clean the reflective surface many times during the day. Go ahead and bring out that Windex spray out of the cabinet.
The tray can offer a more forgiving placed for your vase or any other decorative piece.
Another piece that can also be a goldmine in terms of decorative properties is the ottoman. Did you know that this can also serve as a makeshift coffee table for your family? While this is a family-friendly seating unit that is placed in front of the sofa, when topped with a lovely tray, it becomes something else entirely. It can also be used as a smaller table where food and drinks are served during an informal gathering. Just make sure that you use a smaller tray so that the beauty of the ottoman will not be entirely concealed.
Bringing in a bit of organic beauty into your home is easier as you use the coffee table and top it with a beautiful potted plant or a vase of fresh flowers. So go ahead and bring in the greenery.
If you are the more intellectual type, you can use the coffee table to hold stacks of magazines or books. You can also organize coasters, playing cards, remote controls or cocktail napkins on this special table. For a more uncluttered look, use a tray (yet again!).
The coffee table could be simple but if you place something bold or bright-colored atop it, then it becomes a noteworthy piece.
As soon as you have figured out the functions that need to be met, you can then find out what sort of style you can play with. Will it be beachy, sophisticated, rustic maybe? The coffee table may play a supporting role in this whole ensemble but it is an important role nevertheless. It c an complete the symmetry in a room or it can add the needed eccentricity requirement. Whatever your function is for your coffee table, it goes without saying that it is an important piece that you need to seriously consider from now on.
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