Coasters are small and often overlooked accessories that are used primarily for functional purposes, that is, to protect your surfaces from scratches, spills, and other forms of damage that may arise during the course of use. However, there is also another function that these small but important pieces can fulfill; decorative. That’s right, despite their small size, coasters can be wonderful accessories to make your home more beautiful and comfortable.

One of the best things about roller coasters is their transitional nature. They can be easily moved around an environment, allowing you to constantly change the nature of the way the space works. They can change and flow with the tides of time, here one day, there the next, slipping under a drink wherever it falls, or dancing along the lines of décor, spreading color and hue throughout the environment.

One way to use coasters is to create a theme. Choose pieces that are printed with interesting photos that represent a holiday, season, or even emotion. Then spread them around the room and watch as the environment begins to change, slowly taking on the nature of the theme of your choice.

There are two ways to keep coasters in your home. One is the place where all the pieces are neatly lined up in a stack, or stored in a coaster. The other is to spread them throughout the space, placing them here or there where they are most strategically advantageous. In the above method, you have a single neat stack sorted; in the latter you have a horde of beauty, which can cast a web of color across a room.

In the end, there are many purposes for drink coasters, drink coasters, and other pieces around the home. They are functional by nature, preventing spills and scratches, picking up litter, and generally standing between tables and the sullen world. However, on the other hand, they can actually be decorative tools, allowing you to spread beauty and color in an environment.