Happy Thursday! For this week’s post, I am sharing some of my favorite coffee table items to create a black and white centerpiece in your living room. Depending on the size, material and color of your coffee table, you could end up using a couple of these pieces or if you have an oversized table, all eight of these selections could give you the completed look! When decorating your table, the goal should be to create texture, depth and interest with varying shapes and items. Check out my top eight below to see how to best display them on your table!
Enjoy . . .
ONE - An oversized tray is one of my go-to items to place on a coffee table or ottoman. I have an oversized wooden tray that sits on my ottoman and I love how the wood introduces another material. This BLACK, WOVEN RATTAN TRAY will give your table a sleek and modern vibe. Stack a couple of books on this tray (#TWO and #SEVEN) and get a glass vase filled with moss (#THREE) to add height, color and texture to this display!
TWO - Oversized books can act as eye catching items to layer on top of your coffee table or ottoman. I often get asked how many books is enough and my suggestion is to always err on the side of more books! I prefer to stack them in groupings of two or three, stacking the largest book on the bottom and gradually getting smaller as they go up. For example, if you choose this VOGUE COVERS BOOK, stack a smaller book on top.
THREE - Moss is an easy way to add color and fresh greens to your coffee table display, without having the constant maintenance of a live plant. I suggest buying this BAG OF MOSS and displaying it in a clear glass bowl or vase. To keep the moss looking fresh, mist with water as needed.
FOUR - Place this BLACK AND WHITE BOX on your table for an added element. Most importantly, this box can hide away your ugly TV remotes!
FIVE - These COPPER BOWLS introduce metal to the monochromatic table setting and are the perfect place to show off any small decorative objects.
SIX - This wicker chain link is an added layer to top off your finished coffee table display. Below is a recent coffee table from my HARBOURTON ROAD PROJECT; on this table display, the white beads act as the finishing touch. Replace THESE WICKER CHAIN LINKS with the beads and you would have a similar, completed look!
SEVEN - Here’s another COFFEE TABLE BOOK that you can layer with #TWO. I purchased this book when it was first released and it’s a favorite of mine!
EIGHT - I’ve had a TIC-TAC-TOE set for yers now and it is always a favorite when guests visit. This wooden set will add warmth and interest to your black and white table display!
