Thank you to One King’s Lane for sponsoring today’s post!
I love, love, love puttering around the house.
Styling a coffee table is a simple, rewarding way to refresh a room. Mixing different accessories — books, trays, vases, textured objects, and a touch of greenery — feels therapeutic and low-risk. Nothing is permanent, so you can experiment: if something doesn’t work, move it and try a different arrangement.
I was inspired to refresh my own coffee table after watching a short styling video by designer and blogger Emily Henderson. Her tips are practical and approachable, and the video demonstrates how combining shapes, heights, textures, and color creates a cohesive tabletop vignette. I had fun trying out various combinations to see which arrangements felt balanced and interesting.
If your coffee table usually holds newspapers, toys, or functions as a footrest, consider breaking the routine with a few thoughtfully chosen pieces. Even a couple of new accents can make the whole room feel renewed.
Online shopping makes it easier to find unique items that may not be available locally. A membership with One Kings Lane is free, and shopping from home—still in your pajamas with a cup of coffee—is a convenient way to discover curated décor pieces. Browse curated sales to find lamps, trays, vases, and decorative objects that suit your style and budget.
The collage above shows a selection of items that work well for coffee table styling: a mix of glass, metal, ceramics, and natural textures that play together to create visual interest. Look for pieces in different heights and shapes to build depth, and include one or two functional items like a tray or a stack of books to ground the display.
Below are the items shown in the collage with the sales where they were featured:
Blue Essentials Lanterns (Coastal Coffee Table)
Antique Aqua Bottles (Color Your World)
Honeycomb Pots (What a Find!)
17×21 Distressed Tray (Shop the Show: HGTV Star)
French Seltzer Bottle (Color Your World)
Austin Coffee Table (Furniture, Lighting, & Rugs)
Have fun styling your coffee table!