Coffee tables are a common piece of furniture that is used for holding your morning coffee, a late-night drink, a piece of reading material, or family photos. Coffee tables are often one of the first places someone decorates or styles to make their home look lived-in and cozy. Styling your coffee table can be a fun activity when you purchase a new home.

Styling any part of a home can be overwhelming to some, especially when trying to make it cohesive with other parts of the home. Spaces like bookshelves, coffee tables, or countertops can be difficult to decorate because you will want to fill the space without causing it to look cluttered. In this blog, we will share some of the top tips for styling your coffee table and how to make it feel like your personal style. Your side tables and coffee tables can be a focal point and remain functional when decorated appropriately. 

Include Natural Elements

One of the first steps to styling a coffee table is to include natural textures, plants, or earth-tone elements. Our minds and bodies want to feel connected to the surrounding nature, so bringing those elements into your common spaces will help your home feel like an extension of the natural world, even if the piece is a faux plant or an object that is colored in a natural tone. 

Implement Photobooks Or Cookbooks

Coffee table books are some of the easiest pieces to implement into your coffee table styling. Books with colorful photos, family photo albums, or a cookbook by one of your favorite chefs are a good place to start. Books can also be stacked or be a resting place for a pot or other decorative object to create height. Coffee table books are easily accessible and affordable to help elevate your living room decor.

Use A Table Tray When Styling

A table tray or bowl can hold smaller items or fruit to add texture and visual interest. Fill your table tray, bowl, or dish with seasonal items or fruit to bring more life to the space. Table trays can add a base for all of your other coffee table elements, keeping the decor from filling the entire table and looking cluttered. Containing items inside a tray is best for larger tables, allowing it to appear smaller while still giving you space to prop up your feet. 

Stick To A Color Scheme

Similar to any other interior design, sticking to a color scheme is the best way to ensure a space feels cohesive. Choosing three to four colors, one being a neutral, will make the design look cohesive and tie all the elements together. Monochromatic, Complementary, Triad, and Analogous are some of the most common color schemes, making it easier to find complementary colors.

Some common color schemes include:

• All neutrals
• Brown, blue, green
• Brown, yellow, orange, and red
• White, green, blue, and purple
• Gray, blue, cream, and sage
• Brown, mauve, cream, and pink
• Gray, black, white, and a pop of color

Use Varrying Heights

There should be a variety of objects of different heights to help your eyes go on a visual journey. Having different points of interest and varying heights will make the table feel finished. Include a vase of flowers, a bowl filled with stacked objects, candles, and books to have different interest levels. Your objects shouldn’t be so tall that you can’t see over them when sitting on the sofa, but definitely play with different heights.

Texture Matters

Mixing textures is important to good interior design. When designing a living room and decorating your coffee table, using glossy, matte, tactile, and woven materials together may seem like too much, but combining textures actually creates balance. Having too much of one texture can cause the table or room to feel cluttered or sterile. 

Coffee Tables From Sugar House Furniture

Sugar House Furniture offers a wide selection of coffee tables in various shapes and sizes. Our tables are crafted from solid wood and made to last through many years of use. No matter what style of home you have, or the styling of your coffee table, our team has something that will fit in your home design. 

Sugar House Furniture is locally owned and operated and has multiple types of furniture, including dining tables, chairs, bookcases, desks, vanities, and more. All of our furniture is well-crafted, durable, and created with care to serve homeowners of any kind. Visit our shop in Salt Lake City to see all of our current pieces and find something that serves your needs.

Solid and engineered wood can be used in many different applications and have a variety of benefits. From hardwood flooring, solid furniture, to storage pieces, the applications for wood are truly endless. Choosing between engineered wood and solid wood depends on where it is being used, the surrounding climate, and how much maintenance you want to have to keep it aesthetically pleasing. This blog will share different aspects of each wood type and how it can be used in a home, business, or other setting.

Design Flexibility

Using solid wood for tables, chairs, dressers, flooring, and construction will allow you to have higher design flexibility because it can be easily cut, stained, painted, or carved to your preferences. Engineered wood can be stained or painted, but it often doesn’t hold the pigment as well as solid wood. Solid wood ranges in durability and hardness, making it common in many applications. The objects that can be made from wood are truly endless, especially when you choose the right wood type. 

Price

One of the biggest differences between solid and engineered wood is the price per square foot. The price can also depend on whether it is being used for flooring or if you are buying raw lumber. For flooring, engineered hardwood can range from $5 to $15 per square foot. Solid food without a finish can range from $5 to $28 per square foot. Solid wood will typically have a higher price point because of its higher durability. Wood types or colors that are in high demand may have a higher cost per square foot. 

Expected Lifespan

Solid natural wood can last through weather and environmental factors, so it has a longer lifespan than engineered or composite options. Proper cutting and staining of the wood can also impact its lifespan, as well as how it is maintained over time. Flooring made of engineered wood can last up the 30 years, but solid wood floors can last for double that. Engineered wood used for furniture can last for 40 years, while solid wood can last for 50 years or more. 

Installation

The process for installing hardwood or engineered wood flooring can look different depending on where it is being placed in a home or business. Solid hardwood flooring will also have different installation methods than engineered wood because of the cuts and finishes. Solid wood is cut from a single piece of wood and can be sanded or refinished before or after installation. These flooring options often need a type of heavy-duty glue, flooring nails, or an additional moisture barrier.

Engineered wood can often be installed with either glue or nails, not both, and comes in smaller pieces. Engineered wood often comes in interlocking pieces that make installation much quicker. If you have an uneven subfloor, engineered wood often won’t adhere well to the surface, making it difficult to install without leveling or a self-leveling product.

Common Applications For Engineered Wood

Using different types of wood across your home or business can help protect the space from damage and make life easier. This wood consists of a hardwood veneer bonded to multiple layers of fiberboard, making it good for basements or entryways that are prone to moisture.

Other applications for engineered wood include:

• Support beams
• Construction framing
• Flooring in humid areas
• Outdoor furniture
• Decking
• Wall paneling
• Exterior doors

Common Applications For Solid Wood

Using solid wood will help give your furniture or home a timeless look, but it isn’t the best for all applications. Solid wood is often much harder to keep clean and maintained, especially if you have kids or pets. 

Some common applications for solid wood include:

• Tables, chairs, desks, and bookcases
• Cabinetry
• Beams or rafters
• Fencing
• Pergolas
• Ships
• Toys
• Musical instruments
• Picture frames

Mission Style Furniture From Sugar House Furniture

Sugar House Furniture offers many different types of furniture that can serve your home or business for years to come. Our team has been crafting solid wood furniture since 1985, helping people of all backgrounds have the style and finish of furniture that suits them. 

Our team uses solid wood because of its durability, design flexibility, and visual appeal. Mission furniture is built to last for many years, even with ornate or decorative elements. We have a furniture solution to fit your needs and be passed down through generations. Visit our furniture store in Salt Lake City to see all of our pieces in person.

Having a cozy reading nook in your home is the ultimate dream for book lovers, but finding the right furniture can make or break the feeling of the reading nook. If you want the reading nook to feel cozy and inviting, finding the right furniture, fabrics, and accessories is crucial. This blog will share some furniture options, color schemes, fabric ideas, and personal touches that can bring the nook together. 

Sturdy Bookshelves

The most important part of a book nook is the books. Having proper storage for all of your volumes helps to show off your collector’s edition books, your favorite novels, and other decor that fills the shelves. Sturdy and durable bookshelves are also important when you have multiple heavy books. Bookshelves come in a variety of sizes and colors, so you can truly find an option that fits your personality and the aesthetics of the space. Finding bookshelves that you love is the first step in building a space that you want to spend time in.

Warm Wood Accents

When you want to have a cozy and warm space, it is important to utilize warm-toned colors and natural woods. Using cherry or walnut wood in the space can help it feel more cozy. You can incorporate natural wood in multiple ways, without the need to remodel the space. Try implementing wood-framed artwork, chairs made of a warm or dark wood, or plants. If your home already has warm wood accents like window frames or flooring, try building your reading nook around this area. 

Cozy Fabrics

Curling up on your couch with a thick blanket is one of the best ways to read a book. Your reading nook should feature a variety of soft fabrics, textiles, blankets, and pillows. The more fabric, the more our brains will associate softness with the area. Similar to a fluffy bed and soft blanket will coax you to want to take a nap, more fabrics in your reading nook will encourage you to slow down and relax. 

Incorporate Storage Pieces

In addition to bookshelves, a reading nook will need storage for other items like bookmarks, annotation supplies, snacks, or linens. These items can fit inside small dressers, a rolling cart, or an ottoman that has multiple functions. The biggest thing to remember in your home is to have sufficient storage and organization in order to keep the space from feeling cluttered.

Have Multiple Seating Options

Reading in a variety of locations can be an exciting way to finish a book, so if you want to spend more time in a reading nook, include multiple seating options. A high-backed chair, a loveseat, or a sofa are great options for reading, but you could also include a beanbag or floor seating when you want to switch it up. Even if you are building a reading nook on a budget, finding multiple seating options will make the space feel lived in. 

String Fairy Lights

Proper lighting helps to make a nook cozy without causing strain on your eyes while reading. Fairy lights can be a great way to keep the space bright, without needing a harsh overhead light. String lights come in many different colors and settings to allow you to change the vibe of the space at any time. If you are not into string lights, there are other low-lighting options that can help you see your reading material while maintaining a cozy vibe that doesn’t feel industrial.

Add Plenty Of Greenery

Decorating your reading space with plants and greenery helps the space feel lively and inviting. Plants, fake greenery, or natural tones will help bring the space together while also helping to keep it fresh. Incorporate potted or hanging plants across the shelves and floor to tie all other interior design elements together, as well as provide health benefits for the future. 

Furniture Pieces From Sugar House Furniture

The furniture pieces you choose for your home can impact the entire vibe of your home. Our solid wood furniture helps to provide organization, functionality, and aesthetics for multiple rooms in a home. Sugar House Furniture offers dressers, tables, chairs, bed frames, desks, and much more to help serve your home and last through years of use. Our pieces are made to be passed down through generations and require minimal maintenance. 

Sugar House Furniture is locally owned and operated in Utah and works hard to provide pieces that truly benefit our clients. All of our furniture is made from durable wood in multiple colors and grain patterns. Mission furniture has clean edges and timeless lines that will look good in any room in your home. View our pieces in our showroom or check out our gallery based on each room to find the best piece for your family.