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How to Style a Coffee Table

Lucite coffee table inspiration / how to style a coffee table

Each week I'm sharing budget decor tips to help you achieve the look of the stylish abodes seen in our favorite design magazines. This week, it's all about decorating a coffee table (on the cheap!). Check out my blog, A Vintage Splendor, for more decor tips and advice.

I change up our coffee table décor on a weekly basis. I enjoy swapping out books, magazines, adding fresh flowers or new succulents, and adding new vintage treasures into the mix. A coffee table is one of the key places in every home, whether it’s where you sit and watch TV, enjoy morning coffee with your family, or entertain guests for cocktails. Styling a coffee table is a reflection of your home’s style and personality, in other words, it's the outfit your coffee table wears daily...so don’t let her sit naked!

Decorate by Number: Contemporary & Glamorous Dining Room


glam dining room

In my Decorate My Number series, I show you how to take inspiration from high-fashion spaces and recreate them on a budget using affordable decor items. Today, we're recreating a glam dining room for less! Also check out my blog, A Vintage Splendor, for more decor ideas and tips.

At first glance, Catherine Kwong’s designed dining room is a feast for the eyes with the variety in patterns, textures and pop of chartreuse. After delving into the design, it’s rather a simple mix with custom details like the dark blue walls and luxe fabrics.

10 Affordable Acrylic Home Finds


Lucite finds on a budget

In this weekly column, I'm bringing you chic home décor products and ideas that won't break the bank. This week, I'm sharing my latest décor obsession – Lucite! For more home décor inspiration, visit my blog, A Vintage Splendor.

Acrylic (aka Lucite) is clearly one of the chicest décor accents for the home, but the hefty price tag that comes with it is not so fabulous on the pocket book. If you’re like me, you’ve looked at pin after pin of Lucite decorated abodes, but your dreams of bringing it home come to a screeching halt after seeing the price tag. Fortunately, there are acrylic décor items that are fabulous without costing a fortune.

Decorate by Number: Mint and Pink Living Space

Mint and Pink

In my "Decorate by Number" series, I'm showing you how to get Pinterest-worthy decor looks for less! This week, we're getting inspired by a soft yet luxurious mint and pink living space. For more home décor inspiration, visit my blog, A Vintage Splendor.

Mint and pink with a hint of yellow. The subtlety of this room is perked up by the sweet blend of pastels and the rich fabric of the chairs, silky lined drapes, and opulent mirror. This combination is a refreshing take on creating a luxurious corner in a room or even using it as an inspiration to create a larger living space at home. Symmetry of a space or room is very important especially when you are working with a few statement pieces. This space would definitely not work with just one pink chair or a larger mirror. The chairs and credenza are bold yet dainty and the mint backdrop maintains this balance. The soft color palette and symmetry make this space for perfect for me - it’s comfortable luxury for an entryway of a home or as a sitting area of a master bedroom.

13 New Reasons to Love Target's Threshold Collection


Target Threshold Collection

In this weekly column, I'm bringing you chic home décor products and ideas that won't break the bank. This week, I'm sharing my latest obsessions from Tar-jay. For more home décor inspiration, visit my blog, A Vintage Splendor.

Target’s Threshold Collection is every home decorator’s dream come true. The latest collection of kilim poufs, gold leaf lamps, patterned storage benches and more will make your home "Million Dollar Listing" ready, with pieces well under $100!

Here are 13 of my favorites: