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Add a welcoming rug. This is an area that gets a lot of traffic, so an inexpensive outdoor rug can be a good choice. A lot of these rugs stand up to dirt and literally can be hosed down. Another detail I love in this hallway is the porcelain umbrella stand full of walking canes. You can substitute walking sticks you find on hikes for the canes. You may already have a cute cylindrical wastepaper basket around that can fill in as an umbrella stand.

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8. Small but grand trio. Smaller versions of the foyer table can still look grand. The key is to not clutter them up with lots of small items. Styling tip: Choose two large pieces to fill most of the space (like the horse sculpture and potted plant shown here), and place a third, smaller item (like a candle or small tray for mail) in front.Tell us: Do you have a round table in the foyer — or somewhere else in the house? How do you decorate it?More:Give That Coffee Table an Extra Shot of StyleBrowse vases and more in the Houzz Shop section

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7. Floor-length tablecloth, lamp and books. A smaller round table also works well in the living room when topped with a floor-length cloth, a lamp and books. And remember, that floor-length cloth is the perfect cover for some hidden storage, making it a smart choice for small spaces. Cleaning tip: To easily wipe up spilled drinks, have a round glass top cut to fit your table and place it over the tablecloth.

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Creating an asymmetrical arrangement is also a great way to make a centered table feel less formal. Try placing a large vase off center and surround it with short stacks of books, as shown here.Work with a pro to decorate your home

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If you would rather not have to fuss over fresh blooms, choose a vase that also looks great empty, like the one shown here. Then you can fill it (or not) as you please.

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3. Vase, books and stools. Another option is to use a large vase in the center of the table and keep it filled with fresh flowers or cut branches. Arrange stacks of books like spokes of a wheel around the vase, as before. Finish by tucking a pair of stools beneath the table — quite helpful for perching on to browse the books or put on and take off shoes.

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1. Cluster of vases. Find three to five vases of varied heights that go together — they don’t need to be identical, but they often work best when they are the same material or color (for example, all blue or all glass). Styling tip: Place the tallest vase in the center and cluster the others around it, working from tallest to smallest; fill the vases with seasonal blooms or cut branches. For ambience, scatter a few tea lights around the vases.

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4. Asymmetrical arrangement. If you plan to tuck a round table into a corner or will be walking by the table primarily from one side, place a vase or sculpture to the back of the table and beautiful books in front.

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8. Fab FoyerThis glamorous entry features shiny gold accents, intricate scrollwork, and a beautiful blue built-in storage and display cabinet. See more of this home

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