I know it's not necessarily practical but I totally love beautiful coffee table vignettes. I say, the more details and embellishments on the table the better. Who cares if there is no room for your laptop, your coffee or (who are we kidding) your feet? So what is it that makes the perfect coffee table vignette? Let's take a peek.
Here is what I spy:
- Lots and lots of books. You can never collect too many beautiful books!
- Trays to corral your items in groupings.
- Interesting, pretty objects
- Candles
- Fresh flowers complete the look. It just doesn't seem right without them!
Styling a vignette on any piece of furniture is a real art. Some people are just good at it. I struggle but at the same time, I find it really fun. For me, the easiest way is to lay out all the things that could work then play around with groupings and placement. It sometimes takes several tries but eventually you get it right!
I'm still working on mine. I must say, I was really unsure of my coffee table when I
painted it white. But as I add accessories, it seems to be growing on me! Must be something about my love of
white with pops of color!
Great pictures...I have been trying to get the hang of the vignette thing. Also, love the couch in the 3rd picture down.
ReplyDeleteLove these, especially the first! My coffee table needs a bit of rearranging... thanks for the inspiration. xo
ReplyDeletei love all these images! i used to decorate my table, but once kids came i stopped because they grab everything off it! :) one day i will accessorize and be-jewel it again!
ReplyDeleteLove your inspiration pictures. I have an ottoman, so I decorated some shelves the same way I would a coffee table.
ReplyDeleteThese are all fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI'm so torn when it comes to coffee table decor. Obviously I like pretty, but I always strive for practical design too. (My feet DO need to go somewhere!)
Still working on the styling of my own, but I think I'll end up going simpler.
I'm with you- need a little space to rest my computer, coffee or wine but other than that, love them loaded up with pretty!!
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful and inspirational images! My favorites are #1, #7, #8 and #9. Like what Cassie said, once you got kids, it's hard to pretty up the coffee table because kids grab stuff! Sigh...
ReplyDeleteI wish I have a beautiful coffee table vignette!
Jessie
www.mixandchic.com
I loved this post. Totally inspired to switch some things up on my coffee table now!!!
ReplyDeleteThe problem when you have kids is that they don't see this as styling so they think they can throw all their junk on top of the table which makes for one mountain of mess! Love all the pretty images though.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Really makes me want to style my coffee table like this, then I remember I have 3 roommates who would push it all off to make room for their feet. haha!
ReplyDeleteGreat Ideas! I just got a coffee table and needed some inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous vignettes. I have zero ability to accomplish this myself. Mine seem to just get smother with kid stuff. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the coffee table in the last pic! My mister always gives me a hard time with all the 'stuff' on our table, but I can't help myself
ReplyDeleteSigh. I wish. My coffee table has nothing on it these days. My 1 year old eats everything. Someday though. These tables were all lovely - styled so well. Thanks for the great round up.
ReplyDeleteJane... you are lovely! xxx Chantal
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