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<\/a><\/p>\nTwo guidelines to keep in mind when designing for the coffee table are\u00a0color and shape.<\/p>\n
Color: It helps to use blooms or containers that accentuate or complement the colors of the room<\/p>\n
Shape: Coffee table arrangements can be seen from all sides, so the design should be all sided. \u00a0However, don’t let this intimidate you. \u00a0Just a simple vase of all the same type of \u00a0flower can do the trick.<\/p>\n
Here are a few great examples:<\/p>\n
Look at how great\u00a0\u00a0just a simple glass vase of \u00a0bright green branches really brings a wow factor to this space. So after these beautifully styled professional photos…sort of embarrassing to show you my table but that is the point. \u00a0Even regular people can elevate their rooms with flowers.<\/p>\n So here is my coffee table with a few greens on them. \u00a0This photo also happens to be one of my first blog posts about coffee table comforts.<\/a>\u00a0My house is primarily white, so almost anything works in this room, but you sure can’t go wrong with green….and that little succulent garden became quite a conversation piece when guests came over.<\/p>\n So now it’s your turn. \u00a0Take a look at your coffee table and the colors of your room, and pick up a bunch\u00a0of complementary flowers to enjoy for the week.<\/p>\n And if you need just a little more coffee table styling inspiration….here’s a bit more info for you.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nLook at how that blue vase pulls the blues from the room and a complementary color of pink hydrangeas coordinate the space.
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\nThis photo shows the use of pink to pick up the accent colors of the room. Very elegant.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nI made this arrangement\u00a0by using all flowers from my garden<\/a>.\u00a0Those heirloom roses were so fragrant that the whole house was filled with the most delicious smell. \u00a0 Although this was \u00a0bit large for the table, it was a show stopper when guests walked in the door.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nThis was an arrangement I made for my music nook. I selected flower colors that matched a painting that hangs above the piano. However, I moved it over to the coffee table to see if I like it there. \u00a0The size is just right, but the colors worked better near the piano painting (which I will blog about later this month).
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