How to Accessorize your Cocktail Table

Cocktail tables seem to have the best spot in the house; they're centrally located and in the middle of all conversations!  Typically set in front of a sofa or sectional, cocktail tables, or coffee tables, are the perfect opportunity to personalize your space.  Choosing the right accessories to convey your style can instantly create an inviting room that's complete.  Here are some tips to styling your cocktail table.

We Love Trays!

An easy way to showcase your favorite accessories, protect the top of your coffee table, or call a little extra attention to it is to utilize a tray.  Wrangle a grouping of similar things into a tray for an organized look.

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Gunmetal Geometric Coffee Table by angelo:HOME

Wrangle a grouping of similar things into a tray for an organized look or use it to hold your technology in style.  Remotes, tablets, and laptops need a pretty place to sit, too!

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Tips-For-Accessorizing-Coffee-Table

Kensington Rectangular Cocktail Table by Aspenhome

Fresh Florals

A great vase placed atop your cocktail table holding fresh flowers brings your room to life.  If you don't quite have a green thumb or don't think you'll be able to keep up with fresh flowers on a regular basis, simply find a faux floral that you love.

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Styling-Cocktail-Tables-Stanley-Furniture

Arrondissement Solid Brass Soirée Cocktail Table from Stanley Furniture

Candles Lead the Way

Add some candles holders that reflect your style onto cocktail tables.  Try pairing two different sizes of similar styles for an contrast!  Light the candles for some mood lighting during movie night or just use these as decor.

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Tips-For-Styling-Your-Coffee-Table

Sheridan Oval Cocktail Table from Hooker Furniture

Books, Books, and Books

When it comes to accessorizing cocktail tables with books, think stacks!  Stacking books upon each other creates a desired look that can be coordinated together by color, size, or pattern.

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Coffee-Table-Accessorizing-Tips

Juniper Cocktail Table with Four Ottomans

Books are also the perfect option to change the height of other accessories on your cocktail tables.

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Coffee-table-styling-tips-Belfort-Furniture

Callum Square Cocktail Table

Add a Personal Touch

Last but not least, add something that speaks to your personal style.  A unique accessory is always a great conversation starter but it also makes your room 'yours'!

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Design-tips-for-accessorizing-cocktail-tables

 Avalon Heights Roxy Round Glass Cocktail Table by Stanley Furniture

For fresh inspiration and design ideas in accessorized room settings, visit Belfort Furniture - conveniently located in Dulles, Virginia.  Filled with Washington DC's largest selection of furniture, you'll find something you love!