Or put a cushion on it and it becomes a place to sit and put shoes on or take them off, as needed when entering or exiting the house. Old glass bowls are another great decorating item. Often the real old glass bowls are decorated with beautiful carvings and etchings that aren't seen too often nowadays. The bowl by itself might be great without any further ado. But sometimes, for various holidays or special occasions, flowers, with the stems cut off, can float atop the water-filled bowl.
Baskets are another decorating accessory.
A great-looking large basket on top of a kitchen counter filled with shiny red or green apples makes for a welcoming kitchen. A basket by the fireplace filled with pinecones makes the fireplace look inviting even when the fire isn't there. A basket on the floor in the living room with dried flowers lying in it warms up the room. Simple pleasures can be found in simple treasures. Just search a little.