How to Decorate With Glass Tables & Leather Furniture

Decorating with glass tables and leather furniture does not mean you have to be stuck with a cheesy-looking room reminiscent of a bachelor pad or '80s decor. Mix up the textures, colors and accessories to make these basic pieces fit with any style. Whether your tastes are traditional or modern, a few well-placed elements will transform this seemingly dated pairing into a reflection of your updated personality. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Add glass to other existing elements in the room. For example, place a heavy glass top on your island to separate the kitchen from the living room if you have an open design concept.

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Mix softer-looking tables in with your glass ones for a plush look in a country or traditional decorating scheme. For example, place an ottoman that is upholstered in a fabric that complements your leather furniture next to a glass coffee table.

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Place throw pillows on the leather furniture to bring in more color or a different texture. For example, solid leather pillows in an accent hue or fabric pillows trimmed in leather fringe add visual interest.

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Add complementary throws to soften up the look of contemporary leather furniture. For example, a throw over a modern chrome-and-leather chair gives the seating area additional color and a more laid-back feeling.

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Add decorative accessories that reflect the style you are going for in the room. For example, put blue and green ceramic lamps that match your throw pillows on the end tables for a beach-inspired space.

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Dress up your glass tables with glass paint or a decoupage kit. For example, if you want your modern coffee table to look more vintage, decoupage old postcards or advertisements to the underside of it.