All interior design is human. That is to say, the practice of decorating emerges from the innate desire to connect more deeply with one another through beauty. This humanity starts with the largest pieces, like choosing a comfy seating arrangement for family and friends to gather around; but it's equally important to consider fostering connection through the smaller decor pieces. Decorating with games, like a stone checkerboard or a metal tic-tac-toe game invites guests in for a good time.
Kris Jenner upgrades this idea with her coffee table styling. She recommends a Marble Cultures Marble Chess Set to transform any shelf or table into a design-led moment that promotes play. In the Poosh Gift Guide where she suggests the set, Kris explains: 'I love game nights! It’s a great way to spend quality time with my family, and we have so much fun. This marble chess set makes a gorgeous addition to any game collection.'
Jenner's coffee table decor recommendation fosters relationship building, but it also looks beautiful. The elegant set is artfully handmade with premium marble, meaning that each piece features singular veining. A weighty, polished finish sets Jenner's recommendation apart from other marble chess sets for an extra-elevated sensibility.
This black and white marble chess set is ideal for elevating game night. When it's not in use, it's the chicest coffee table accessory around. The board is 13" - the perfect size for keeping on a coffee table without taking up the whole space.
Aside from the connection inherent to this kind of decor, what I love about styling games as a living room idea is how laid back it feels. Though decorating with sculptures or glass vases may be beautiful, it can also feel a bit stiff. Integrating something fun like a marble chess set has a more laissez-faire feel, while maintaining an elevated atmosphere.
If you are hoping to style a chess board like Jenner's recommendation on your own coffee table, contrast is your best friend. Alongside the relatively short chess pieces, pair taller vases and sculptures. The shape of the Marble Cultures board is infinitely attractive because it pairs the clean lines of the board with the more curved pieces, and when styling, you can play up these differences. Stack the board on a pile of books to emphasize the angularity, or arrange curved glass next to the pieces.
Anything can be decor, and choices that enhance connection and quality time together are the best place to start. When they look this beautiful, why not?
