The 5 best coffee table accessories

A coffee table is something that completes a living room. While a coffee table can look super stylish it helps to add a couple of extra features to really make your living room the ultimate place to relax with a beverage and this is why we have compiled the five best coffee table accessories.

1. Flowers/ plants

There are numerous reasons why flowers or plants add to a coffee table­ it is a relatively inexpensive way to change the look of a room, adding seasonal flowers to brighten up the table top. Alternatively a pot plant is a low maintenance way of making a room feel more presentable and help make the room feel more relaxing.

2. Coffee trays

Coffee trays are both a great additional aesthetic feature and a practical one­ a tray allows you to carry in the milk, sugar and so forth. Furthermore a tray can also add an extra feature, the additional level often proving pleasing to the eye.

3. Candles

Picture the scenario­ you’ve just hosted a dinner party, everyone wants to sit and relax. A candle lit on the table means you can dim the lights and help your guests ease back and enjoy their coffee (a small touch can make a big difference!)

4. Sculptures/decoration

Coffee tables can sometimes seem a bit barren­ an interesting sculpture, miniature statue or piece of pop art merchandise can add your own distinct style to the coffee table. If you’re going for minimalist there are plenty of black stone paper weights or other simple monochrome items or alternatively some retro chic models or art pieces can provide an interesting extra talking point!

5. Extendable fold out sections

If you have a lot of guests round you want them to mingle without awkwardly holding their cups. Extendable fold out sections allow more people to sit together and share their coffee together without being too cramped. Remember whatever features you choose think about the style you want and what you are using the table for and this will help you find the ideal coffee table and accessories to suit your needs.

(photo credit: Joe Wolf – flickr)