How to Decorate a Coffee Table

Upholstered tables. If you use flat items (again, such as books or trays) as a base, you can decorate an upholstered ottoman coffee table just like any other, using the previous tips. However, for a simpler approach, use one serving tray topped with a glass vase or dish and drape a throw across the top to finish the look. It’s the casual no-fuss elegance that a tufted ottoman was meant for.