• About
    • My Story
    • Talk Till Dawn
    • Contact
    • Media Kit
    • Privacy Policy
    • Shop
  • Cabin Tour
    • Bathroom
    • Kitchen
    • Living Room
    • Master Bedroom
    • Office/Craft Room
    • Porch
  • DIY
    • Centerpieces
    • Copper Crafts
    • Craft
    • DIY Wreaths
    • Felt Christmas Ornament Patterns
    • Oversized Glass Decor
    • Sewing
    • Spray Paint
    • Thrift Store Makeovers
    • Tutorial
    • Printables
      • 2017 Calendar
      • Farmhouse Style
      • 2015 Blog Planner
      • Printables
      • iphone wallpaper
      • Recipe Binder
  • Photography
    • Transform My Exterior
    • Camera Equipment
    • Photo Edits in Picmonkey
    • Photo Edits in Lightroom
    • Waterlogue
    • B&W Photography
  • Seasonal
    • Fall
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Winter
    • Holiday
      • Valentines
      • St. Patrick
      • July 4th
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
  • Garden
    • Birdhouses
    • Flower
    • Garden Art/Sculptures
    • Herbs
    • Landscape
    • Orchard
    • Vegetable
    • Wildflower Series
    • Container
  • Recipes
    • Recipe Binder
    • Bread
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Meat
    • Pasta
    • Salad
    • Sauces
    • Smoothies
    • Snacks
    • Soup & Stews
    • Vegetables
    • Essential Oil
  • Organization
    • Cleaning and Organization
    • Money Saving Tips
  • Country Living
    • Country Living
    • Look Back
    • Firefighter
    • Vacation
  • Video DIY
    • CCC Videos
    • Slideshows

CREATIVE CAIN CABIN

by dawn cain

You are here: Home / DIY / Coffee Table Decorating Using the 4 Square Method

DIY Home Tour Living Room Tablescape Tutorial

Coffee Table Decorating Using the 4 Square Method

Pin on Pinterest
Pinterest
Tweet about this on Twitter
Twitter
Share on Facebook
Facebook

Coffee Table Decorating Using the 4 Square Method

It’s that time of year when there seems to be a transition period between winter and spring, and nothing in the décor department seems to fit. The house isn’t ready for apple blossoms or forsythia branches yet so an easy coffee table vignette will carry over until signs of spring are in the air.

Coffee Table Vignette Using Succulents, Ferns, Books for Height, and Green Glassware

If you’re like me, not a designer, yet like your place to look somewhat put together, this 4 square method of decorating is for you. It’s a no brainer and anyone can get a designer look by following these simple rules.

How to Decorate a Coffee Table Using the 4 Square Method

Here’s what I do:

  • Divide the surface into four equal sections. Just visually do this or if it works better for you go ahead and use something to divide it off, maybe something as simple as string.
  • Height: if you’re shopping your home or a store you will want one piece to be your height, it needs to be taller than any other décor item you’ll be incorporating.
  • Dimension: gather items with similar shape, and color family, in several sizes. You can add or take away until you like the look.
  • Texture: add interest by making each item have a unique texture that makes it noticeable and doesn’t blend in with the background pieces or other pieces around it.
  • Natural Element: add a natural element; either faux or real but you want something that brings life to the vignette. It can be flowers, plants, pinecones, or sticks, just anything that says “life”.

Coffee Table Decorating Using the 4 Square Method | Coffee Table Vignette Using Succulents, Ferns, Books for Height, and Green Glassware

Now start layering, there’s no wrong way to do this. Grab some books if you need things to be a little taller, or add a tray to bring it all together. Make sure you have something in each of the four squares adding the taller items to the back and the shorter in the front. Before you know it you will have the hang of it and a beautiful vignette will come together.

Coffee Table Decorating Using the 4 Square Method | Coffee Table Vignette Using Succulents, Ferns, Books for Height, and Green Glassware

How easy is that? And this method can be used no matter what shape table you have, it works every time.

  • Tip: odd numbers of items are visually more appealing than even, so keep that in mind while you design. Add things, step back, take a look and when you like what you see stick with it.
  • Tip: show the pages of books rather than the spine if you like a less cluttered look. Sometimes the writing on the spine grabs your attention rather than the vignette, and that’s not what you’re trying to achieve.

Stop back by on Sunday and I’ll show you how I made the succulent planter I have on the stack of books.

 

Sharing at: Seeking Lavender LaneAntlerSignature

 

you might also be interested in:

  • Winter Dining Table In NeutralsWinter Dining…
  • Talk Till Dawn - 13Talk Till Dawn - 13
  • Winter TV Area DecorWinter TV Area Decor
  • 4 Things You'll Need To Create A Spring Floral Arrangement4 Things You'll…


10 Comments

« Red Hunter Boots & The “M” Word
Copper Tube Pan Succulent Planter »

Comments

  1. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    at

    Those are great tips, Dawn, but I’d have to add this: Put it all on the cutest little yellow coffee table in the world!

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      at

      Aw thanks Jane, Im still loving that yellow color 🙂

      Reply
  2. Diane says

    at

    The green colors are so great, and they add a pop of fun to the room as well. Wen cold weather people gotta love that!

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      at

      Diane, it’s like a blizzard here today. Im ready for some warmer temps.

      Reply
  3. Mary of Front Porch Ideas says

    at

    Love this post, Dawn. Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      at

      Thanks for stopping by Mary hope you have a wonderful weekend:)

      Reply
  4. [email protected] Designs says

    at

    Love the coffee table vignette….yes, this is such a difficult time to plan a seasonal decor when we are in-between winter and spring, but you nailed that vignette!…Just beautiful…I really need to gather some great succulents…love the one you created in that copper tube pan…

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      at

      Shirley buy the fakes they look real and you don’t have to worry about caring for them.

      Reply
  5. Rebecca says

    at

    That’s a simple, smart method to decorate your table. And I love the succulents in the copper bowl. Beautiful!

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      at

      Rebecca, Im a succulent lover; their shapes and uniqueness make them so attractive to me and yes love that I made great use out of the thrifted pan.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You have to agree to the comment policy.

SEARCH

SUBSCRIBE

Archives

Categories

Creative Cain Cabin is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com
Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2021 · Divine theme by Restored 316

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.