How to Decorate With TV Tables

TV tables have been around since the 1950s, allowing families to eat in front of the television and supplement the counter and table space throughout their home inexpensively. Collapsible, decorative and versatile, TV tables as accessories for your home are an economic way to furnish a cottage or spare room or provide horizontal surfaces for many purposes. Here are some ideas on how to decorate with the TV tables in your home. Does this Spark an idea?

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Gather vintage TV tables trays and hang on the wall in a group. Antique or vintage TV tables often have decorative trays that can create an interesting focal point on a kitchen wall or hallway. String wire from the tray clips (the parts that connect to the table legs) and hang on the wall as you would a picture. Do a large grouping of five to six trays for more impact.

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Use as side tables around your sofa. TV tables are meant to be used occasionally, but some of today's TV tables are made of quality wood that will complement your decor. Place a TV table at each end of your sofa to serve as side tables for lamps, drinks and books. Accessorize the top as you would any other side table with items such as photographs and candles.

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Make a plant sanctuary. Place TV tables in front of a sunny window and line with violets, cactus and other house plants. Place a small stool under the TV tables to create a second layer for shade-loving plants. Use plastic or metal TV trays so water from the plants does not damage the surface.

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Place a TV table tray on a fabric or leather ottoman to serve as a drink holder. Select a TV table with coordinating colors to match your living room and ottoman, then remove the tray and use as an accent atop the ottoman.

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Use as a shelf and towel rack in a bathroom. Hang a TV table on a wall at about 5 to 6 feet using bookshelf brackets. Use the TV tray as a shelf to hold toiletries and use the X that is formed by the legs of the table as a towel holder.

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Cover an unattractive TV table with an occasional table-sized tablecloth and accessorize to match a room. Perfect for small guest rooms, dressing up a TV table is an inexpensive way to furnish a guest bedroom and provided needed table space for alarm clocks, table lamps and beverages.