5. Fabric-Covered Accent Tray
Coffee table styling often relies on trays to corral candles, books, and decorative objects, but finding a tray that matches your exact vision can be difficult. You can transform an inexpensive thrift store wooden tray into a high-end designer piece using a remnant of patterned fabric and a bottle of Mod Podge. Clean your tray thoroughly and paint the exterior edges with a coordinating acrylic paint color if desired. Measure the inner bottom of the tray and cut your chosen textile to fit precisely. Apply a generous layer of decoupage medium to the wooden base, carefully lay down the fabric, and use a brayer or old credit card to smooth away any air bubbles. Seal the top of the fabric with another thin coat of the medium to protect against spills. This simple craft yields a polished decorative accessory that anchors your coffee table vignettes.