How to Decorate Coffee Tables With Baskets

Instead of leaving your coffee table bare, add decorative elements to the surface or shelves. Items like baskets can provide both a decorative and practical purpose on the table, providing extra storage space. Baskets come in many styles, so you'll likely find one that fits with your overall room decor. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Select a basket style and color that will stand out on your coffee table. Choose one that's in a contrasting color to the table. Alternately, use a basket that's in the same shape as the table for continuity of pattern or one in a different shape for variety.

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Experiment with baskets in differing materials if your coffee table is large enough. Decorative baskets are commonly made from woven fiber, but can also be made from metal wire or plastic. Create a pattern with the differing types. For example, form a line across the top with two identical fiber baskets on either side of a metal basket.

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Store items in the baskets like remote controls. Hide nondecorative items at the bottom of the basket, and cover with a small folded throw blanket, which you can use while cozying up on the couch. Fill the baskets on your coffee table with interesting elements. Glass stones come in a large range of hues and can lend a splash of color in an unexpected place. Seashells, regular stones or a sprinkling of silk flower petals create a natural vibe.

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Arrange magazines or books in the baskets so you'll always have reading material within reach when sitting in your living room.

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Avoid overcrowding the table with baskets. Use only one on a small coffee table to avoid visual clutter. Use up to three or four on a larger coffee table, but mix it in with other accessories, such as a glass vase or candle display.