End tables are a living room staple: They create balance on either side of a sofa or fill the space in between accent chairs. They also provide convenient surface space to use while lounging. Once you've landed on a spot to position your end tables, it's time to add your own personal touches with decor. Decorating an end table can bring your living room aesthetic together and give you another place to display your favorite decorative pieces. Keep reading for our top styling tips on how to decorate an end table.

1. Add Stylish Table Lamps

Adding a lamp to your end table is a great way to bring eye-level light to your space. If you have end tables on either side of a sofa or sectional, select a matching pair of table lamps to create balance and even lighting throughout your space. Choose a lamp base that showcases your home's aesthetic: Metal or glass lamps look sleek in a modern space, ceramic or stone lamps are great for a transitional living room, and concrete goes with the neutral tones of a traditional space. We love the curved design of these porcelain table lamps paired with the intricate wood-carved end tables – they bring movement and a chic look to this contemporary living room.

Pro Tip:

Choose the lamp style that goes best in your living room with our guide Lamp Designs: Find the Right Lighting for Your Home.

2. Style With Greenery

Decorating an end table with faux plants is a styling go-to. Plants are perfect accent table decor; they add color, texture, volume, and a liveliness that only greenery can bring. Choose a vase that pairs well with the style of your end table – a smooth glass or stone vase won't detract from a statement table, while a more intricate vase adds visual interest to a simple, streamlined table.Looking to add a floral arrangement to your space? Use faux flowers to create seasonal bouquets for end table decor that's sure to stand out.

3. Set Out Cozy Candles

Create a warm glow in your living room with a trio of cozy candles as your end table decor. Pedestal-style candle holders add a structured silhouette that complements a round end table or a laidback sofa. For a smaller candle setup, try a coupling of votive candles. Not only are candles perfect for adding decor, but they also add a relaxing scent to your space. Change up the candle sent to match the season – we love scents like fresh citrus for summer and bergamot for winter!

Pro Tip:

Learn more about how to style your candles with our guide Decorating With Candles: Find Your Signature Style and Scent.

4. Display an Eye-Catching Sculpture

Add movement to your living room with a showstopping sculpture as side table decor. End tables are the perfect "display" stands for sculptures and other decorative pieces! We love this abstract sculpture's unique shape and texture – its stand gives it extra visual height and the cut-out space in the center adds a natural feel.

Pro Tip:

Check out some different types of sculpture you can display with our guide 7 Sculpture Ideas to Elevate Any Room.

5. Think in Threes

Group pieces of end table decor together to make a subtle statement. Using different sizes of table vases and decorative bowls, experiment with height and texture for a stylish end table display. Opt for vases with similar silhouettes to give the arrangement a cohesive feel. We love how the organic shapes and rustic finishes of the vases add the right amount of natural appeal to the geometric end table.

6. Stack Decorative Books

A stack of two to three decorative books adds a weighted, luxurious feel to your living room space – and lets you keep your favorite books close at hand! Create a cover color scheme for a uniform look. Whenever you want to change up your decor, switch out your books for new finds or a whole stack of differently-colored covers. Finish with a soft throw blanket so that you can curl up with a good book all afternoon.

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