Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Beach House Decor, Styling a Coffee Table


Beach House Decor, Styling a Coffee Table

I have coveted this coffee table for years.  My lovely stylist friend, Lisa bought it at Rust and has had it in many of her beautiful homes.  Lately she has gone Walter Barda tropical and wanted an ottoman instead of a coffee table.
Here it is in one of her lovely homes, You can see a couple of her projects here.



She very kindly offered the coffee table to me.  Of course I said yes, a millions times yes.  I love the patina.  We think it is French oak and looking at the joinery, the base has no nails or screws, so I think it is pretty old.  The top lifts off and there is a draw for storing vintage cutlery and linen.



The cross bow at the bottom makes her as solid as a rock and is an indication as to why she has lasted so well.

But the best bit of all was how to style her.  I divided her into three main sections.


First I used an underlay.  You could use a tray or a vintage platter as an alternative.  In this case, inspired by what I saw at Pottery barn last week, I used this basket I had shoved in the cupboard.


The next step was to fill both the basket and the second space with some objects of interest.


I chose a magnifying glass, a ship in a bottle


and some Thai serving platters I had, because I was wanting to continue the blue and white theme I have going on in the living room.


The third space on the table was filled with some colour coded books and looking at it now I should have put 'Luxury Toys' on the bottom to have an ombre effect ( colours from dark to light).  Oh well I am no expert, just a girl who loves to live along side a little style on a budget.


I think perhaps the most important element of any styling project, is to have something living in the room.  I have gone a little over kill here with flowers and some cut succulents from the garden, but they will probably last for 6 months there and when I want a change, I can pot them up for Christmas gifts.  Succulents always look beachy to me as well.


The thing which I have loads of and which seem to make it into all my vignettes, are shells.  It's not a party without shells at the Beach House.


So there you have it Beach Dwellers, my simple tips on how to divide and conquer your coffee table styling, for a lovely pleasing look, which is easy on the eye.


I have a whole lot more Beach House styling and craft tips here, if you care to look.

Until next time then.
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21 comments :

  1. that is really beautiful! what a great table and i love your basket and how you styled it.
    x

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  2. What a great hand me down, if you can call it that. It looks lovely x

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  3. How lovely to be given such a beautiful piece of furniture. And of course, it's totally enhanced by the lovely styling xx

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  4. Well, when you decide you have no need for the table, you can find me in Chicago!

    You have styled this so beautifully! I agree that odd numbers are best and I love trays to anchor the little pieces. I like your idea of having living things as in your plants. I wish I were better at keeping them alive!

    Thanks so much for your tips!

    XO,
    Jane

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  5. Beautiful Carolyn but I'd give it 10 mins before it was covering in millions of pictures, pencils, toys and scrap paper. One of these days, one of these days.

    anne xx

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  6. What a friend!!! Love, love, love the table. xx

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  7. Gorgeous Carolyn, What a score your coffee table is divine! Love its hinges, so beautifully crafted. Crazy cute styling too. Rach xx

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  8. hi Carolyn. the table is stunning and I love the table setting. I never can get my settings just right they always look like the are overdone.Once again love yours-love dee x

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  9. What a gorgeous coffee table, no wonder you've loved it so much. Stunning piece and I love your vignette too. The little ship in the bottle, adore it. Hugs, Marty

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  10. Great table - looks fabulous in your living room. Your styling is lovely.

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  11. LOVE that table!!! And, you've done a wonderful job styling it.

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  12. I'm looking for a new coffee table. Your new table is wonderfully vintage and I love it.

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  13. So beautiful and the whole room has such a calming feel to it! Unfortunately I have some time to wait yet before I could even attempt a room like without the kids trashing it in 5 seconds flat!! x

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  14. This is gorgeous! I love your style. I would love for you to share this at my new linky party. http://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/efforts-and-assets-linky-party-1.html

    Angela

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  15. Oh, love it. I really love your beach style. We lived in Naples, FL for over 20 years and I miss the beach! I'm stopping by to say hello from the Sunday Scoop Link Party. Have a beautiful day and see you again soon! Gloria @The Resourceful Gals

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  16. You really do have a knack for making rooms looks fantastic!

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  17. I absolutely love your table and your vignette. Thanks so much for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  18. Great table and thanks for the vignette idea for a summer look. Thanks for sharing this idea. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  19. Gorgeous ideas here! I've just pinned this to my vignettes board on Pinterest.

    Thanks so much for sharing your styling tips at the Say G'day Saturday linky party!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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  20. I couldn't agree more with the above comments. I just need you to know that I, too, like your style. Thanks

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