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A Thoughtful Place is a Tennessee based lifestyle blog about design, fashion, gatherings and the occasional from the heart post.

Coffee Table Refresh

March 16, 2021 by Courtney 3 Comments

Today I’m excited to share three different options for giving your coffee table a bit of a fresh look. It’s nice to mix things up and you don’t have to spend a fortune to do so. In fact, these three options would be great for a nightstand or dresser, too.

three ways to freshen up a coffee table

OPTION 1: TEXTURED VASES

textured vases

The texture on these vases (and their sizes) is what sold me. They come in a set of two so you can’t beat the price (under $30). Both came with twine wrapped around them, but I prefer them plain. The brown and cream texture adds so much interest to a space.

textured vase

I used fresh eucalyptus branches but these are my go-to faux stems (6 stems for $20). I used the larger vase (10″) for the coffee table.

styled greens

Adding height to a coffee table will change the whole look. Besides stacking books, I like to use a decorative box for the remotes. One day my family may even put them in the box.

OPTION 2: GOLD COMPOTE

gold compote

This compote is so lovely in person. It’s not a shiny gold, but more of a champagne color. So pretty. It will be gorgeous during the holidays filled with pine cones.

gold compote

For this arrangement I used floral tape to create a grid across the top of the compote and a piece of oasis. The bowl is only 5.5″ inches high so you’ll need to use something similar if you wish to fill it with fresh flowers.

compote

This is definitely more of a formal look but I love the feeling it brings to the space.

our coffee table

OPTION 3: WOODEN BOWL

wooden bowl

Last but not least, the $16 wooden bowl. It’s a good one, girls. It looks just like it is pictured. Such beautiful variation and I love the uneven shape. It would be pretty in any room. I currently have it on my kitchen counter.

wooden bowl and beads

The wooden beads are another fun Amazon find. You could even use this bowl to hold your remotes.

styled bowl

Just an easy way to add an organic feel to a room. And the $16 price point is a good one.

Which one is your favorite? The vase, the flowers or the wooden bowl?

Filed Under: decorating, our home

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  1. Elizabeth says

    March 16, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    I am laughing at this “One day my family may even put them in the box.” Sounds familiar! I’m still trying to help my family appreciate the value in putting things away, hopefully in a cute decorative box for that purpose 🙂

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  2. Kim says

    March 17, 2021 at 9:04 am

    The elusive remote container. I have tried a basket, decorative bowl and box. The remotes still live on the arm of the couch!

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  3. Jennifer Foor says

    March 18, 2021 at 9:33 am

    OH the remote —–My father in law asked me why our remote had a rubber band around with a laynard. Simply because I am tired of looking for it! I still look for it.

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