Coffee tables are tough because they’re functional; you don’t want to fill the whole table top so you can’t put down a cup of coffee. But you want it to look elegant and composed without it seeming like you fussed too much with it. I liken this to dressing up for a party: I want to look fabulous, I just don’t want to look like I tried to look fabulous. See the way the objects are paired into little conversations in random locations on the table? One section is looks more scattered while the other side is stacked and structural. Effortless and elegant, and put together just enough.
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