The holiday decor has been cleared away, and the cocktail table seems strangely bare. Now’s the time to create the new table ‘setting.’ A carefully curated look isn’t as hard to pull together as it seems when you follow these simple guidelines.

guidelines:
>> Introduce a natural element, like a preserved boxwood, flowers or a potted plant.
>> Add candlelight to set the mood.
>> Stack up two or three chic coffee table books.
>> Find an interesting statement object or collectible.
>> Group some items together on a tray to pull it all together.

tips to make it work:
>> Add a pop of color that complements the decor of your room.
>> Incorporate metallic accents for warmth.
>> Vary the height of objects so the table looks artfully arranged—think low, medium and high.

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Image from Lindsey Coral Harper Interior Design; photographer, Francesco Lagnese
Image from BHDM Interior Design

 Cocktail Tables We Love …

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‘Reeve’ round table, $2,245 from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams at Plaza Frontenac
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Bungalow 5 navy ‘Harlow’ table, $949 from Wilson Lighting
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Oly Studio ‘Pipa’ large table, price upon request, from Wilson Lighting