The 15-Minute Coffee Table Reset for a Clutter-Free Living Room

A bright and inviting living room features a sleek black sofa adorned with colorful pillows, a stylish wooden coffee table, and a modern floor lamp. Lush green plants enhance the airy space, while large windows flood the room with natural light.

The coffee table is often the dumping ground of the living room — mail, toys, snack wrappers, half-read books, remotes, and more.

But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

When this surface is clear and intentional, your whole living space feels calmer. Here’s how to reset it:

15-Minute Coffee Table Refresh:

1. Clear the surface.

Yes, everything. Pile it on the couch for now.

2. Toss what doesn’t belong.

Trash, junk mail, wrappers — gone.

3. Return items to their real homes.

Toys go to the toy bin. Books go on the shelf. Coasters can stay.

4. Group essentials.

Remotes, candles, or small décor can live on a tray or small basket. This keeps things tidy and pretty.

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🛋 Your coffee table is no longer a clutter trap — it’s a gathering space again.

🛠 Want help resetting the rest of your living room?

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