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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Abby Wilson

5 coffee table mistakes you should always avoid, according to interior designers

Three images of coffee tables, side by side.

Styling a coffee table might seem like a simple task, but designers say these living room must-haves require quite a bit of consideration. From selecting the right color and material to choosing the perfect items to top the table, there are so many decisions to make – and a lot of room for coffee table mistakes.

Whether you're picking out new furniture, or simply styling the coffee table you've got, you'll want to make the table an eye-catching centerpiece that still serves a purpose. To get a better sense of what to avoid, we compiled a list of the top five coffee table mistakes designers say to avoid at all costs. Here's what the experts had to say.

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