7 Tips on Decorating a Glass Tabletop

When looking for a table to fit modern or small spaces, the pairing of metal and glass is a timeless and durable classic. Opting for something with a metal base is essential for those who need a table that can take a little more weight or resist damage by pets or the environment. Tempered glass tops only add to that durability with good resistance to water or food damage and easy maintenance.

7 Tips on Decorating a Glass Tabletop

Glass table tops are a fantastic way to make any room feel larger, making them a popular choice for dining tables. However, they are a visual blank slate that can leave some feeling a little lost when it comes to adding decorative touches to the space.

Here are our top seven tips for decorating any glass tabletop, from dining tables to side and end tables. You don’t need to select just one idea, mix and match, or change them throughout the year or for special occasions.

1. Bring in a Spark of Light

Play into the translucent aspect of the tabletop and the shine it can provide by adding more light of your own.  Especially for smaller rooms, these ideas can add in even more brightness and life to tight spaces.

  • Crystal vases and decanters blend in effortlessly with the glass top, but their edges naturally reflect and amplify the natural shine of the materials. Crystal is excellent If you are going for an elegant or formal aesthetic.
  • Candles are a tried and true way to decorate any table. Whether it is a single candle or an array of multiple candles, they bring warmth to any space they inhabit. Candles also fit in almost any aesthetic, with their holders being an excellent way to bring in pops of color or differing textures.
  • If your room is lacking in the light department, consider an artistic lamp as the decoration. A staple of the bed or couch side, if you can find a cordless lamp or lighted centerpiece, bring some more light to the dining room as well.

2. Swap It Out for the Season

Make a statement each season with a tailored centerpiece. Flowers, seashells, and produce fit right at home throughout spring and summer.

Pull in the autumn classics with pine cones and multicolored gourds as the weather cools. And as the holidays round the corner, holly and ivy displays can look absolutely magical set atop a beautiful glass table.

3. A Natural Touch

You can almost never go wrong bringing in the natural world with your decorations. Glass table tops especially let the beauty of the natural world shine, and they can reflect back flowers and leaves like a calm stream or clear lake.

  • Opt for a tall vase and a floral arrangement that matches the room’s color scheme to add a visual center point. Just like with candle holders, vases give ample opportunity to play with color and texture to pull together or accent other decor in the room.
  • Succulent planters make for beautiful natural arrangements that are less maintenance than changing flower vases every week and allow for better eye lines.

4. Set a Place

One easy way to fill up what may start to feel like empty space is to set a place. For dining tables, set out coordinating placemats and a simple dish setting. Pull in textures and styles that match your room’s style, and you’ll be ready for any impromptu visitors.

Side and end tables may not need place settings like for a dining room, but they can still benefit from a similar treatment. If you regularly have drinks, set out coasters at convenient places or give the remote a place to live. Decorative serving trays can add a unique touch to any room.

5. Add in Variety

We touched on this at the beginning, but mix and match different items and styles. For most tables, you want to avoid obscuring eye lines between chairs, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play with height. If you are using more than a single focal point, make sure to add in variety. Whether it comes from color, texture, style, or height, playing with differences will keep your room from feeling austere.

6. Coverings

Selecting a glass table and then covering it up may feel counterintuitive, but table runners, placemats, or tablecloths can be excellent ways to decorate a glass tabletop. They bring in color and texture, and are overall practical by providing a layer of protection for the surface.

Keep in mind placemats may look odd if they aren’t accompanied by a full-place setting, while table runners are a more formal affair that may only feel in place when hosting special occasions. But you can never go wrong with a full tablecloth. White or naturally colored cotton or linen cloths pair with virtually any style.

7. Look Vertically

Coming back around full circle with this last tip, play into the core feature of the glass table. It’s see-through, so whatever you put below it is equally as much a decoration as what you put on it.

Glass table tops benefit from the ability to be set on a wide variety of different base styles from traditional styles, ones that would be at home in a cozy cafe or almost standalone artistic installations.  Then finish the table decorating and room decorating off with a large area or accent rug underneath. A lot of times, beautiful rugs are obscured by furniture, but that isn’t a worry with glass tables.

Handcrafted Metal American Furniture

For over 40 years, Johnston Casuals has designed and manufactured handmade metal furniture right here in North Carolina. So if you think you may want the durability of metal in your home or a statement piece, give our selection a look. We have furniture pieces and tables that fit into any room or style, many of which come with an option for glass tops.

You can browse our catalog online or visit one of our nationwide furniture dealers. Every piece we build is beautiful and meant to last a lifetime.

 

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