10 Coffee Table Decor Ideas That’ll Show Off Your Style

An effortless way to decorate a coffee table is with sculptural objects like this handmade wooden knot. These 8-inch knots, which come in both a bleached wood and a distressed black wood finish, will add a natural, organic element to your table. They’re also perfect atop your favorite coffee table books.

A tray serves both a utilitarian and aesthetic purpose: as a central spot to style your decor so that it doesn’t look cluttered, as well as a place to corral various practical items like remotes, coasters, candles, wick trimmers—you name it. This faux bone tray with a black striped inlay has a neutral, sophisticated look that will work with tons of decor styles.

Bowls can serve the same catch-all purpose as trays, but are also great for grouping similar items together, like decorative orbs or seasonal accents. (Think shells for summer, mini pumpkins and gourds in the fall, or pine cones and ornaments during the holidays.) Made of solid cypress wood, this tray features a rough-hewn finish that gives it a handmade aesthetic. The elongated shape also works well on a larger surface so that you can maintain some functionality on the rest of the tabletop.

If your home decor style leans more contemporary glam, this two-piece set of gold starburst sculptures will be sure to catch your eye. Set one on a stack of books, and the other on the table to build height with metallic flair.

Playing up various textures is rule #1 for a successful coffee table tableau. This gorgeous rattan tray incorporates texture while staying modern. The handwoven rattan bottom adds character, while the sleek black outer keeps the form modern. Use it for everyday items, or even put it to good use as a serving tray when guests are over.

For a foolproof way to spruce up your coffee table, incorporate something organic—fresh flowers, pampas grass, or leafy branches. It can be as easy as clipping something from the yard and dropping it in a vase. This set of wavy ceramic vases is perfect for holding a few stems. They’ll even look great on their own without anything in them, as they add a sculptural element at varying heights.

Fans of refined, traditional decor will love these pretty ceramic orbs. They feature delicate Oriental-style floral patterns with a glossy finish. Simply use them to fill a glass vase or decorative bowl and up the elegance factor of your living room.

One can truly never have enough candles, especially candles that double as a fabulous coffee table decor idea. These handcrafted ceramic candles have a subtle, textured glaze in two neutral, breezy colors, ivory and chambray. And bonus: once the candle burns down, you can reuse the holder as a decorative bowl!

Showing off a stack of books is the old standby way to decorate a coffee table, but for good reason. You really can’t go wrong with a stack of books. Place them either on the top or bottom shelf (or both!) to create height and layering to the overall look. This set of neutral travel-themed books makes it easier than ever to style a coffee table. Mementos gathered from your own travels would make excellent complements.

This unique, sculptural piece pulls double-duty as both a candle holder and an artistic object that can be placed on a tray, atop books, or on a decorative box. Make the resin really pop with some contrasting colorful or textured taper candles, or group a few together to make it even more interesting.