At the moment I don't have a coffee table but a good tip is to use a tray to display or place items on as you can easily pick it up and move it if you need more space or to clean the table. You could use a wooden one, rattan or even a vintage silver plated tray, whatever suits your style. As for items, a few lovely coffee table books stacked neatly, a decorative container, maybe a bowl with wooden, glass or ceramic balls, a hurricane lamp with candle could be placed on the table and a vase of flowers is a must. Look around for items that suit the theme of your decor, ie if it's coastal you could use a lovely piece of white coral, a blue and white vase and some lovely books on coastal style.

Ok if putting coffee table I would put rug under table if it is sitting on the carpet not in lounge area

Many thanks for all the helpful suggestions. I was really keen to move the sofa forwards off the window but my husband doesn't like it in this position. I have finally settled on a coffee table nest similar to your suggestion @julie Herbert  Order online so fingers crossed I like it when I see it!! The hunt for a rug continues, that textured one is beautiful do you know where it's from or any ides where I can find one similar

Is this what u r after https://www.fantasticfurniture.com.au/Categories/Living-&-Dining/Living-Room/Coffee-Tables/Verona-Square-Coffee-Table/p/VEOCTBSQROOOMDFWHI