10 Unique Coffee Table Statement Piece Ideas To Shake Up Your Living Room Decor

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If your living room has begun to feel a little boring, you may be tempted to change the paint on the walls, the soft furniture like the sofa and chairs, or even your art. However, one piece of furniture can significantly impact a room's look and feel. The coffee table often sits in the center of the living room, giving it the power to affect the rest of the space around it. Therefore, if you need a refresh, changing up your coffee table could be a great way to bring life back to a space that has begun to feel uninteresting.

But how do you pick the perfect coffee table for your home? Well, a good way to choose a coffee table that can become a real statement piece in your home is to think about how you want it to draw the eye. Would you like it to be colorful, adding a bright pop within a room of neutrals? Or do you want a sleek, geometric piece that captures attention with its sharp angles and corners? 

As you peruse these options, make sure to consider the practical requirements of your space. For example, you may need your coffee table to have built-in storage; you may have a low sofa that requires a shorter table; or you might need one with softer corners because of children and pets in the household. Now, let's have a look at some statement coffee table ideas you can try out to create visual interest in your living room.

A great way to shake up your living room is with metallic accents. While it may seem like you have to limit metals to smaller decor items like hardware or lamps, you can actually use them on your coffee table, too, for an even greater impact. Try gold for a luxurious feel, silver for a sense of elegance and space, or copper for an earthy, grounded take. This Cala round silver hammered coffee table from World Market, for example, has a shiny finish that draws the eye, as well as a hammered exterior that adds dimension and interest.

What better way to give your living room a lift than through a bold infusion of color? If your neutral-toned space feels a little one-dimensional, a colorful statement coffee table could be just the thing for you. Try choosing a table in a shade you like and echoing that tone in small accents around the room, such as books, pillows, or even fresh flowers. This will help your new coffee table feel intentional and fitting while still remaining the center of attention.

Living rooms dominated by soft shapes such as plush sofas, pillows, rugs, and ottomans may end up feeling a little too homogenous. So why not try an eye-catching geometric coffee table to change up the flow of the room? This can help you infuse your home with a more contemporary feel, using sharp corners and interesting angles to create a statement in the middle of the space. For a more dramatic feel, choose a geometric table in a bold color like black to make the angles stand out against the rest of the room.

There is plenty of guidance on choosing a coffee table that is the right size for your home, but a common suggestion is that the table should be one-half to two-thirds the length of your sofa. However, if you want a coffee table that shakes things up, consider an oversized option, which also provides more surface area for practical, everyday needs. To style a large coffee table, create a focal point on top with a large vase or candle to add character and make the table feel purposeful.

While a wooden coffee table might not sound like much of a statement, there are actually some amazing options with unique rustic features that can bring a whole new feel to your space. Whether your home already has a farmhouse or ranch-style design scheme, or you're hoping to imbue your space with this aesthetic, look for a coffee table with live-edge wood to add a rustic, distinctive touch. Alternatively, you could look for a reclaimed wood option with eye-catching vintage features, such as old carpentry joints or natural knots.

A statement piece is one that tells a story, whether visual or historical. Coffee tables made from recycled materials are, therefore, wonderful statement pieces because they offer both pleasing visuals and the satisfaction of a good — and planet-friendly — backstory. There is a huge range of reclaimed coffee tables available, including ones made from old barrels, industrial drums, suitcases, and even old racing car tires. This means you can find one that really stands out in your space while gaining a great bit of trivia about how you saved the materials from simply being thrown away.

Glass may seem like an odd choice when looking for a statement piece to shake up your living room's look, given its transparency. However, glass is a great option for living rooms that feel stagnant, cramped, or dark because it reflects light and creates a more open feel. You don't have to opt for a simple glass panel; there are plenty of all-glass coffee tables that will leave your guests in awe. For example, this SMARTIK amber glass coffee table lets light through while featuring a fascinating, rich color that draws the eye.

There's a reason this classic material is often used in larger areas of home decor, such as countertops and backsplashes. The natural colors, veining, and variations in marble make it a real showstopper in the home. But it doesn't have to be confined to the kitchen or bathroom. Marble not only makes a durable, unique coffee table but also adds elegance to your living room. Keep in mind that these tables tend to be very heavy, so they are best used on the ground floor or in areas that have sufficient structural support.

What is better than one stunning coffee table? More than one, of course! A great statement coffee table idea to try out in your own home is nesting tables. These come in a variety of colors, patterns, and styles, so you can choose the kind of statement you want to make. But they can also be split into several distinct tables, which can be placed throughout the space. This allows you to change the overall feel of the area while also keeping the tabletops accessible to people in different sections of the room.

Looking to shake up your living room's aesthetic and functionality at the same time? A multi-purpose coffee table is a great way to change up both how you use the space day to day and how it looks as a whole. There are a variety of options available, from those that offer extra storage to those that include a raised desk for working, and even those that double as a coffee bar. For a sociable change, you could try a coffee table with extra seating, perfect for making your living room the hub of your next party.