35 Ideas to Decorate a Side Table Like an Interior Designer

Decorating a side table will make your living room more user-friendly and inviting. Whether you are decorating twin-end tables that flank your sofa, a side table between armchairs, or mismatched tables scattered throughout the room, a few functional and stylish extras will make your seating areas feel finished and polished.

Style side tables of various shapes, heights, materials, and sizes with practical and decorative items such as table lamps, scented candles, books, coasters, plants, vases, and storage vessels like trays, baskets, and bowls. 

Check out these ideas for decorating a side table to add a perfect finishing touch to your living room.

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Be sure to leave a designated space to set things down, such as a drink, remote control, or book. You want to use enough objects to make the side table feel decorated without looking cluttered.

Choose objects that enhance your decor by introducing color and a variety of materials and finishes that will create interest. Consider metallic finishes to brighten a display, add a potted plant for a touch of greenery, or create a modern feel with neutral objects in tones of black and white.

Decorate your side table with objects that complement the style of your room, from farmhouse to modern and traditional. Display natural elements that can be rotated seasonally—such as branches, pine cones, or dried flowers—to add budget-friendly and more sustainable decor.