Add style to your coffee table with a just right arrangement. With a mix of accessories, books, and flowers, and our favorite arranging tips, you can create a magazine worthy tablescape.
Learn how to make your coffee table look like it's from the pages of a magazine in just 30 seconds. Start with a few stacks of books on the coffee table, along with a show piece or two, such as a pretty bowl or vase of flowers. Use a tray as your base layer for a larger spread. Now place a stack of books and a vase of beautiful blooms. Add some more books and top with decorative objects. Keep layering in elements and step back from time to time so you can see your entire arrangement and make adjustments. Be sure to leave plenty of room for placing drinks.
![]()
Learn how to make your coffee table look like it's from the pages of a magazine in just 30 seconds. Start with a few stacks of books on the coffee table, along with a show piece or two, such as a pretty bowl or vase of flowers. Use a tray as your base layer for a larger spread. Now place a stack of books and a vase of beautiful blooms. Add some more books and top with decorative objects. Keep layering in elements and step back from time to time so you can see your entire arrangement and make adjustments. Be sure to leave plenty of room for placing drinks.