How to Decorate Sofa Tables and End Tables

Sofa tables and end tables are staple pieces in living room and family room design. Although these pieces of furniture are must-haves for most homes, they also can become catch-all places for clutter and miscellaneous items. Decorating sofa and end tables in a manner that will be aesthetically pleasing and prevent unwanted clutter is as easy as following a few simple steps. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Dust rag

Clear your space of unnecessary clutter, discarding all unwanted items. Remove all decor from your tables and use your dust rag to clean the tables.

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Place one table lamp on each of your end tables. Push your lamp to the rear of the table, leaving most of the table as free space. Place a coaster caddy on one of the end tables and any remote controls on the other. You should avoid overloading any one table, keeping tabletop items to a minimum. Note: if you're concerned about protecting the surface of your tables, consider using placemats in place of old-fashioned doilies. They are relatively inexpensive and can take the place of coasters if you so choose.

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Unique shallow bowl

Place your shallow bowl in the center of your sofa table and fill it with your decorative spheres. Note: the size of your shallow bowl should be in proportion with your table. Slide your decorative basket under one of your end tables to provide an alternate catch-all zone. If your family is prone to clutter, this basket can be easily stashed when company arrives, leaving your tabletops clutter free 24/7.