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Decorating: Tablescapes
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The sculptural quality of the branches sets off this starry vignette. Follow the link below for the star treatment in designer Gary McBournie's home.
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An interplay of textures adds intrigue to a grouping of objets d'art.
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Fuchsia orchids pop against the neutrals of the picture hung above the table. Follow the link below for a neutral variation on the same theme.
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The weight and rich darkness of the sculpture on the bottom of the table provide ballast for the airy treatment on top.
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Clear and neutral accents catch the gleam of the glass-topped tables.
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In this sitting area, the large tabletop flower arrangement adds color and drama.
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White roses and a photograph on the skirted table create a classic feminine look.
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A group of multiples of the same item can be eye-catching. Try candlesticks, tiny boxes, even balls of yarn.
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Tea, snacks, and books - simple and always inviting in a guest room. For a more formal living room treatment using an ottoman as a table, follow the link below.
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As shown in this bedroom suite, one palette-enhancing item on a table can be enough.
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At holiday time, remove your usual table adornments and display beautifully wrapped gifts.
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The perpendicular placement of two stacks of books on the padded bench serving as a coffee table adds subtle interest.
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Gleaming silver and candlelight along with dark, rich color give this sideboard arrangement an Old World look.
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Make a table work hard in a bathroom, displaying items that are both useful and pretty.
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Intensify a color scheme using items that reflect it on a mirrored table.
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Sunflowers in a rough vase, along with the wooden box, are in keeping with the rustic atmosphere.
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Tables afford a good place to display collections like the antiques shown here; a neutral palette ties everything together.
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Symmetrically placed items on the console enhance the dining room's French formality.
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Sculpture atop this beautiful claw foot table creates a focal point for the entryway.
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Saturated tones contrast with the black lampshade to give this vignette drama.
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In an outdoor room, the bird sculpture and flowers in a trio of vases echo nature.
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Stones on the painted table contribute to the sense of timelessness and calm.
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Flowers and fruit, ever simple and ever beautiful on a glass-topped table.
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This opulent Asian arrangement conjures ancient junks, laden with perfume and spices, pulling into shore.
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