Upholstery table. If you use flat items (again, such as books or trays) as a base, you can decorate an upholstered Ottoman coffee table, using previous tips, just like any other. However, for a simple approach, use a serving tray at the top with a glass vase or dish and drape a throw on top to finish the look. It is a casual no-to-elegance that was for a taunted otton.