Table Décor 101 - A Beautiful Homes Masterclass at AP Homes, Coimbatore

Twenty-two eager participants - a mix of amateur interior designers, architects and home décor enthusiasts - learned exactly that and more at our recently concluded masterclass at AP Homes in Annamalai, Coimbatore. The hour-long session started with a decoding of visual principles and their place in designing interiors. A bunch of real-life examples and a handy takeaway full of tips and hacks, meant that participants discovered how they could style a table top that completes a room.

3. Tell a story - When you think of your table or console top as the background for your narrative and the elements as characters, you understand why tying them together with a tray or platter is necessary to bring major elements together and complete the tale. Some of the best table tops are ones you can edit or add to over time, that grow around a theme that's personal to you.

4. Flex your creative muscles - Some spaces like kitchens and bathrooms are more functional than others but that only means you have room to play. Experiment with the number of pieces, overall look and don’t be afraid to scrap it all and start over if you think it doesn’t work for you.