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“Coffee tables are more than functional. They are the focal point of your living space."
The coffee table naturally draws the eye in any living room. As both surface and statement, it influences how a space feels and flows. When styled with intention, it becomes a reflection of your personal aesthetic while supporting the needs of everyday living.
Meet our expert, interior stylist Lucy Gough. Based between Sydney and London, she brings years of experience styling homes across two design capitals. Here, Lucy explores three expert-approved ways to style a coffee table:
A timeless blend of natural materials, a round silhouette, and warm timber tones.
Clean lines, a low profile, and a stone-like surface speak to modern luxury.
Overlapping oval shapes in black timber finishes create a bold, contemporary look.
At King Living, our coffee tables are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and finishes, from marble and glass to four signature timbers: Onyx, Smoked Oak, American Walnut and Natural Oak.
Designed in-house by our Australian design team, every King Living coffee table is crafted for longevity, customisable in your choice of premium materials. This forms the foundation for countless styling possibilities, each brought to life by a personal touch.
Step inside our Balgowlah Showroom where we meet with Lucy in an exclusive video, sharing inspiring ideas and tips for you to recreate at home.
Look one: How to style a round walnut coffee table
A walnut coffee table is grounding and elegant. This warm timber finish works beautifully in a round design, where the earthy hues and soft curves create a rich and natural look. Paired with the Jasper Sofa in a Whiteley Riverstone fabric, the Aspen Coffee Table feels serene and balanced.
A contemporary addition to any space with its geometric profile and striking V-shaped legs, the Aspen Coffee Table is ideal for smaller spaces that need a simple, functional form and the effortless flow of curves.
Lucy builds on these features with organic décor, layering tactile accents and sculptural forms to create depth while maintaining a calm, neutral effect. Here’s how to achieve the look:
1. Curate a tonal palette
“When selecting a coffee table, deep earthy timbers naturally suit a tonal or neutral palette. Lighter finishes such as oak, marble, or stone, benefit from colour and contrast,” Lucy explains.
The richness of American Walnut is enhanced when styled with layers of beige, taupes, and muted browns. A soft rug and neutral sofa form the foundation, while ceramics and bronze accents curated across the table add subtle dimension
“Jasper’s Whiteley Riverstone finish is an organic weave. I’ve echoed that texture and chalky colour with a sculptural vase and foliage in earthy shades of brown, creating a tonal connection across the sofa and coffee table.”
This interplay between furniture and décor creates gentle cohesion, transforming the Aspen Coffee Table into a natural focal point that anchors the room.
2. Layer with organic décor
Carry the tonal palette onto the table surface with organic objects that feel raw and tactile. These natural elements remain timeless, yet perfectly in step with the mood of today’s interiors. To embrace this loved style, begin with a sculptural ceramic vase as the anchor, styling a glazed plate, a stack of design books and a stone accent for quiet variation across the surface.
Each object offers a new texture, reinforcing the earthy aesthetic while keeping the tonal arrangement harmonious.
3. Style in circular groupings
When styling a round coffee table, echo its silhouette with décor arranged in circular placements.
Grouping objects at different heights, such as a tall vase beside lower pieces like a plate or stack of books, creates proportion and guides the eye with intention. Lucy notes,
“Stick to clusters of three or five. Odd numbers work really well when styling a round table.”
A style worth saving
Perfect for those who love natural materials and a grounded, liveable atmosphere, Lucy’s Aspen Coffee Table styling speaks to mid-century enthusiasts as well as anyone curating a Scandinavian-inspired living room.
Complete your living space with the Aspen Round Coffee Table.
Look two: How to style a modern architectural coffee table
The Monument Coffee and Side Tables in Paperbark create a striking architectural effect when paired together. Their rectangular forms are softened by rounded objects, with pottery and sculptural vessels introducing gentle curves against the linear surface.
Crafted from high-performance porcelain with the textured finish and feel of natural stone, the Monument tables are incredibly resilient and stain-resistant, perfect for effortless clean-up when your morning coffee or red wine spills.
Styled alongside the Zaza Sofa in Richmond Spice, the look feels vibrant and inviting, speaking to modern luxury while creating a contemporary aesthetic with Mediterranean inspired touches.
1. Balance structure with softness
The Monument Coffee Table is crafted from ceramic in a timeless, natural stone finish. Styling with curved objects is ideal solution when offsetting the sharper edges of the table, introducing a sense of flow around the living space. Trinket bowls, candles, and sculptural vases bring visual contrast and soften the linear silhouette. Lucy explains,
“We’re contrasting the clean architectural lines of this coffee table with organic, raw, and earthenware shapes."
2. Blend earthy tones
“A palette of terracotta and natural warm whites is perfect here, with no stark whites. It’s nice to keep with the natural, organic theme.”
Choose colours that feel natural and warm. The rich, auburn tones of the Zaza Sofa’s fabric echo the terracotta accents styled across the Monument Coffee Table. A stack of colourful design books with vibrant covers topped with a rustic teapot, adds a practical element while deepening the palette with richer, spice tones.
The combination creates a surface that feels both functional, warm, and beautifully styled.
3. Play with proportion
Here, the Monument Coffee Table is balanced with the Monument Side Table, a taller, more slender design in the collection.
Styling with two tables of different heights not only gives you more surface to play with, but also adds flexibility, allowing one to hold decorative pieces while the other keeps everyday essentials close at hand.
Vary the height of décor across the two tables to keep the look dynamic. Position larger pieces on one side and lower vessels or books on the other to guide the eye.
A modern look to live with
Those who prefer minimalist interiors with a touch of organic modernism, Mediterranean influences, and a strong appreciation for natural stone finishes, this look is one to embrace.
Makeover your living room with the Monument Coffee Table.
Look three: How to style a monochrome coffee table
Here, Lucy pairs the Issho Coffee and Side Tables in Onyx, subtly layering them to create a tiered effect.
Designed to overhang and cluster in different heights, the Issho tables form one cohesive look when styled together, beautifully completing the centre of a large modular sofa setting.
The overlapping oval shapes in a matte black finish create a bold, contemporary presence, with a low, fluid form that suits curved sofas and layered, textural styling. This design leans toward modern urban or Japandi interiors, where contrasts in tone and material are celebrated.
Styled with the 1978 High Back Sofa in a soft Leura Biscotti bouclé and the indulgent Yowie Natural finish, the black timber against neutral fabrics delivers a crisp contrast. Grounded by the Bilpin Rug in Forest, handwoven from 100% New Zealand wool, the rich texture of the nature-inspired design softens the monochrome for a balanced look.
1. Design with contrast
“For this coffee table, it’s all about the monochromatic look. Blacks, whites, creams for maximum contrast.”
Lucy’s styling is led by colour. To achieve the same effect at home, style your coffee table with black ceramics and vessels to create a deep, unified base, then introduce pale accents sparingly so they land as sharp highlights.
To soften the contrast, incorporate fluid forms by choosing an organic or curved shape for your coffee table, then layer sculptural objects when styling. Surrounding fabrics in warm neutrals will prevent the palette from feeling stark and keep the contrast inviting and comfortable.
2. Experiment with texture
When working with a limited colour palette, variation comes from tactility. Lucy notes,
“When styling with items that are all black and grey, it’s nice to mix up the textures. We’ve got some ceramic, metallic, a matte effect, and deep red shine from the fruit."
To recreate the look, mix gloss with matte, and add a ribbed or sculptural piece for subtle depth. A shallow black bowl filled with seasonal fruit is a simple way to ignite the senses and introduce organic texture that also serves as your afternoon snack.
3. Leave space with purpose
This leads us to intentional styling. A more minimal approach leaves room for the coffee table to be used day to day. Lucy suggests,
“It’s nice to style your table in a minimal way so you’ve got enough space for functional things like your coffee cup.”
Cluster your coffee and side tables together, using one for decorative accents and keepsakes, allowing the other surface to remain more spacious for everyday essentials. This balance of styling and function ensures your surfaces feel curated, while the layered heights add a sculptural quality to the room.
The result is a monochromatic look that feels dramatic yet liveable, proving that restraint can be just as impactful as abundance.
A monochrome mood to embrace
Perfect for those with a taste for striking, modern design that feels sculptural yet functional. This look suits people who prefer moody palettes, textural layering, and a slightly more avant-garde approach to interiors.
Bringing it all together
From the warmth of walnut to the clarity of monochrome, these three approaches show how coffee table styling can define the atmosphere of an entire living space.
Whether through organic layering or the discipline of minimal restraint, Lucy Gough demonstrates that the art of styling is about balance, character and the invitation to create beauty in the everyday.
Style your own King Living coffee table with intention, choosing objects that not only complement the designs but reflect your personal way of living.
