How to Style a Coffee Table With Trays and Accessories
By Danish Design Lighting & Furniture – UMAGE US | Published: 2026-10-22
Category: How-to Guides
Use a tray as an anchor to group small accessories, then layer curated items while keeping one-third of the surface clear. A step-by-step guide to balanced coffee table styling.
Quick answer
Use a tray as a foundation to group small accessories, then layer in a few curated items—like a vase, stack of books, or a decorative object—while keeping at least one-third of the surface clear.
Why a tray makes styling easier
A tray gives your coffee table an instant visual anchor. It corrals remote controls, coasters, and small accessories into one tidy zone, which keeps the table from looking cluttered. The Lounge Around Shuffle coffee table, for example, has a flat top that benefits from a tray to define the display area while leaving room for a drink or magazine.
Choosing the right tray for your table
Trays come in felt or wood options. The Trays Storage spare part from UMAGE US is available in silver grey or slate grey felt, as well as oak or dark oak with a venetian cane front. Felt trays soften the look and work well in cozy spaces; wood trays add warmth and echo the natural materials of oak coffee tables like the Together Smooth Square 60.
How to style your coffee table in 3 steps
- Step 1: Choose one anchor tray: Place a tray on your coffee table to define a focal area. Position it off-center to leave room for a drink or remote. If your table is small, use a single tray; if it is large, you can use two trays at opposite ends. Common mistake: centering the tray leaves little room for everyday use. Keep it slightly offset.
- Step 2: Add a functional layer: Inside the tray, place items you use daily—coasters, a small vase, or a candle. Stack two or three books next to the tray for height variation. The Lounge Around Shuffle works well here because its top is large enough for both a tray and a book stack. Checkpoint: limit tray items to three to avoid visual clutter.
- Step 3: Finish with one statement piece: Add a single decorative object outside the tray—a sculptural vase, a bowl, or a small plant. This creates a second visual anchor without competing with the tray. For a cohesive look, match the material of the statement piece to the tray or table wood. Common mistake: adding too many statement pieces makes the table feel busy. Stick to one.
Product facts
- Lounge Around Shuffle | coffee table: Lounge Around Shuffle without seat cushion is the perfect table for your coffee, a vase with blooming flowers or simply just a stack of your favourite magazines. Its flat, spacious surface gives you plenty of room to arrange a tray and accessories without crowding.
Lounge Around Shuffle | coffee table - Trays Storage | spare part: Trays are available in felt in both silver grey and slate grey and in a wooden version in oak or dark oak with a venetian cane front. You can match the tray material to your coffee table finish, creating a cohesive look that also hides smaller items neatly.
Trays Storage | spare part
