Coffee table styling: tips and inspiration for a cosy living room

Alongside your sofa, the coffee table is the heart of your living room. It's not just a place for your coffee or magazines, but also an opportunity to add atmosphere, style and personality. In this guide, you will discover how to cleverly combine tables, pouffes and side tables to make your sitting area cosy, flexible and stylish. With our practical tips for coffee table styling and living room inspiration, you can make the most of your space and create a living room that you can enjoy every day.

1. Choose the right size

The size of your coffee table directly determines the balance in your living room. Too big and the table dominates your space; too small and it gets lost. That's why it's a good idea to measure carefully first. Measure your seating area and consider how much walking space you need.

The Posture coffee table is perfect for these kinds of situations. With two different sizes and an organic shape, you can easily create a playful effect. You can combine the large and small tables to create different heights and thus create a dynamic sitting area. Our new Tablo coffee tables also work great here. The two different sizes are easy to combine and the rounded corners give your living room a soft and accessible look.

2. Consider the shape and material

The shape of your table largely determines the atmosphere in your interior. Organic shapes and round tables are very popular in this year's interior trends, but will certainly remain so in 2026, in line with the soft minimalism style of living.

- The Roundly coffee table has an organic, natural design that radiates calm and warmth.
- The Cole coffee table is completely round and has an opening in the middle for cushions or magazines, which immediately creates a playful effect.
- The Flash coffee table combines mango wood and glass, with an organic glass top and an organic wooden leg. 

In addition, materials play an important role in the look of your sitting area. Wood gives your living room warmth and a natural base that is easy to combine with different styles. Glass creates an airy and spacious feeling because it allows light to pass through beautifully. Metal adds a modern and sturdy touch, creating extra contrast and character.

3. Make it multifunctional

A pouffe instantly adds extra functionality. The Olven pouffe and the Pearl pouffe are both handy options. Use the Olven pouffe as an extra seat when friends come over or as a side table for a tray with coffee or snacks. The Pearl pouffe is handy as an extension of your sofa or as a side table. This way, you combine convenience and style at a glance.

A nice combination is a Coffee a Gogo coffee table with a Pearl pouffe next to it. 

4. Mix and match

Mixing and matching is key to creating a living room with character. Combine several tables of different heights, shapes and materials. Side tables are ideal for adding extra colour and atmosphere. The Toste side table comes in three cheerful colours and fits perfectly next to your sofa. Other options such as the Fedde in old pink, Frits in bronze, Ferry in chrome or Floyd in green allow you to add accents and give your sitting area a personal twist.

5. Styling tips for your coffee table

Now that you've chosen your tables and pouffes, it's time to style. Here are a few practical tips:

- Play with heights: By combining different tables and pouffes, you can create depth and a playful effect.
- Use accessories consciously: Place a stack of books on a tray on the table. Add a candle, vase or plant for atmosphere.
- Mix materials: Combine wood (as with Tablo) with metal (as with Frits or Fedde) and textiles (as with the Olven pouffe).
- Accent colour or neutral: Choose the Toste side table as an eye-catcher, for example, or stay warm and natural with neutral wooden shapes.

Make it practical and cosy

With this approach, you're all set to give your living room a style update with functional tables. By playing with size, shape, colour and material, you can create an atmosphere that perfectly matches the coffee table trends for 2025/2026. Are you also curious about the colour trends for 2026?