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Decorating a two tiered coffee table

babyb — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 22:10:41 GMT

I have a rather large rectangle coffee table in our living room. While I am quite happy with the top of it, I have no idea what to do with that next layer. There are drawers under that layer, if that makes any difference. We have magazines in a different location, so I really do not want to just put some of those there. Any ideas or sites to visit? Thank you!!!

Re: Decorating a two tiered coffee table

lolakimono — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 22:13:52 GMT

What kind of decor do you like?

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lolakimono — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 22:22:03 GMT

Does it look something like this?

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babyb — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 22:44:28 GMT

It does look rather like the one pictured....only a solid top and the feet are closer to the ground.

My taste is about as traditional as it gets.

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country gal — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 23:24:07 GMT

Would baskets work? They come in different shapes and styles and would hold anything like remotes, etc, that need a "home" without cluttering up the top of your table. HTH

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babyb — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 23:28:38 GMT

I have baskets for our family room coffee table, so maybe a different look for this room. Appreciate the help a lot, though!!!!

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Shop Too Much — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 23:36:12 GMT

I have a similar coffee table and have put various things on the bottom shelf....large coffee table books, family photo albums, and recently I stashed some extra decorative pillows under there, which kind of softens the look.

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Marsha2003 — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 00:27:54 GMT

It's probably not the answer you want, but how about leaving it clear so the items on the top can shine?

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babyb — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 03:37:14 GMT

I know empty might look nice, but for some reason, it looks like a forgotten space to me then. Now the pillows stashed there.....interesting idea for sure! I do have some extra that I might just need to play with.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:33:31 GMT

Maybe a throw, folded. A treasured book or two? A pretty bowl or tray. I have even used tea light candles in a place like that.

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lolakimono — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 02:28:58 GMT

You could always do a piece of "wall" art, like these from Pier1.

there are also table runners/toppers-

You might be able to do a clock-

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colliemom4 — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 05:43:22 GMT

I have round tables like this on each end of my sofa. I have a lamp on top but I have never really been able to figure out what to put at the bottom though I do keep items down there. The thing about my tables are you can't really see under them that well if that makes any sense. Just an odd design.