I think using a decorative tray on the table seems like a good start. (Although then I have to come up with something to put on it). I have a white tray that I bought for some unknown reason at Target a couple years ago. So far I've painted yellow chevron stripes inside, but I'm thinking about painting the outside yellow. I can't decide if it still feels too boring with the outside white or if painting the outside yellow would look obnoxious. Or maybe I should find another (quieter) accent color for the outside. Thoughts?
I never really considered putting anything with too much height on it (tall vase, picture frame, etc.) but I've seen several pictures with these that I like.
I've got to come up with something, otherwise the Poe Cat will remain our only coffee table decoration...and although I happen to think he's pretty adorable - he doesn't add too much in the way of style or color to the room.
What do you keep on your coffee table?
I really like the tray you painted. You could paint the outside yellow and that would be your big pop in the room. You have great inspiration you've found though!
ReplyDeleteI have a stack of about 10 Coastal Living magazines on mine with a crab bowl beside it and on the other side, I have three candlesticks and also some linen coasters!
I like the tray and the fact that you went with a bright color. Unfortunately, I'm not very good in the home decorating department. If it were me, I'd throw a couple of candles in there and call it done, but that's not very creative.
ReplyDeletePoe cat is too stinking cute!
I have a shadowbox style coffee table, so I don't keep anything on top of it. When I had a different coffee table, I had a few coffee table books (Lilly, Audrey, Paris, etc.) and a candle. I always love the items on top of coffee tables on the pottery barn website. Love the yellow! :)
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Maybe you could just make the Poe cat a yellow sweater and plop him down on the tray?
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