Decorate an entryway table
Entry Table Decoration Ideas For.A Stylish Home Entranceway
By Stefan Gheorghe | Published on Reviewed by Lance Crayon
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You may not think entry table decoration is important. If so, it’s time for you to reconsider how your entryway can add a touch of class to your home. Do not take your space for granted as it’s easy to let your entryway become cluttered.
Shoes, keys, and small personal belongings add undue daily stress. When you designate a place for such items, you won’t waste time trying to find them. With a stylish entryway table, not only would it make your life easier, but would give your entryway an added touch of class.
If this sounds like something you could use, then you’ll like the following examples.
Where to Place an Entryway Table
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Most entryway tables are designed to be placed flat against the wall since most entryways are not large enough for a console table to be placed in the center of the foyer. This is one of the reasons most console tables you’ll find are square or rectangular.
An entryway table should be placed directly across from your front entry if possible, as this will create a symmetrical look even if you choose an asymmetrical arrangement for the table itself. However, entryway tables are also a good fit for stair alcoves if your stairs are connected to the front foyer.
How To Choose An Entryway Table
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Choosing your console table from a furniture store? You’ll need to think some things through before you settle on the one you want. Take these steps before you decide which entryway table to choose for your layout:
- Measure the space. You’ll need to know exactly how much room you have in your entryway to choose a table that’s appropriate for the space. You don’t want to buy a table and get it home only to find that it’s too bulky to comfortably fit in your entryway.
- Check your style. If you have a coastal interior, you’ll want a very different-looking console than someone who has a farmhouse or modern interior.
See what kind of furniture is paired with the consoles in the store to get an idea of how it would look with other pieces. - Choose a function. While a console table can be purely decorative, you can also find console tables that incorporate storage for books or even a small wine rack. Knowing how you want the table to work in your home can help you pick one that fits your needs.
At the end of the day, the entryway table you choose should be the one you love best as long as it fits in the space. Since there isn’t a lot of furniture in a foyer, you’re free to make your entryway table the focal point of the room.
Entryway Table Ideas For A Sharp Home
This comprehensive list was designed to inspire, and when you’re done, you’ll understand why. Look at it like this, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. A small table for your foyer could be that first step that leads to a total home makeover.
Choose Wisely
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First, choose an entryway table design.
Your options will depend on your entryway space. In a large entryway, a credenza makes for a nice smart table. In a small entryway, a floating shelf does the job. Don’t forget to measure your space before you buy anything. (Domaine)
Table Lamp
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Overhead lighting may not be the most popular feature among US homes, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t good. Styling your entryway is all about baby steps. Start small and end big, as the saying goes.
A table with a lamp will provide enough light to provide a safe entry and exit from your home. Plus, lamp styles are extensive, so you’ll have options for which works best in your home. (Style Me Pretty)
Storage Boxes
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You might wonder, what happens to all the shoes and keys and loose change? Get some storage. Boxes under your table can stash shoes out of sight and a small tray can corral your keys and change. It’s all about having a place to put things. (The Everygirl)
Large Mirror
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Including a mirror above your console offers enough style to bring down the house.
When styling your entryway table, especially if you often want to do a once-over before you leave the house. A large mirror will reflect light into a dark entryway but even a small one will have a purpose. (Architectural Digest)
Book Decor
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A house isn’t a home until there are books in it. Those pages can say a lot about who you are. Whether interior design books or antique hardcover first editions, books are stylish decor ideas that have the power to energize your living spaces. (Domaine)
Family Photos
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What home doesn’t have a family hall of fame picture wall? it’s always nice to see who lives in a home. Display your best family photos or put your favorite framed picture on the table to greet you with a smile every time you walk in the door. (Glitter Guide)
Statement Art
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Make a statement that reflects your personality when designing an entryway table. Or maybe frame an inspirational quote that will have you ready to tackle the day when you leave every morning.
(Swoon Worthy)
Go Green
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Place a small potted-plant or an easy table and watch your space become a source of energy. A small houseplant on the table or a large one in an empty corner will breathe life into your entryway. Plus houseplants give us a reason to come home since they can’t water themselves. (Amanda Catherine)
Unique Decoration
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Just because it’s your entryway and you probably don’t constantly see it doesn’t mean you should leave it with the bare bones of decor. Go ahead and add your decorative bits and pieces like a ceramic animal or a collection of bottles when styling your entryway table. (724 South House)
Multi-Purpose Table
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Feel free to think outside the box. If you don’t have an entryway, make one. You can use all the same tips for an entryway table and just put it all on a wall by the door. At least you’ll get to see your handiwork all the time. ( Lonny)
Personalize Space
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In the end, whatever you end up choosing for your entryway table, make sure the final result reflects you.
If it doesn’t make you happy, pitch it and start over! Redecorate and tweak until you have an entryway space that makes you sigh with happiness every day. (Glitter Guide)
Rustic Table
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The entryway to your home should showcase your home’s décor and reflect your personality. You don’t have to stick with a formal or minimalistic entryway and can instead create a rustic style entryway table, as demonstrated by Home Decor Momma. This selection of accessories comes together on the table to create a fun display that will welcome anyone to your home.
The basket and rug are sure to come in handy, and you can always hide any bags and smaller items in the basket when you return home. While there’s a lot going on with this table, it doesn’t look cluttered or messy when arranged in this way.
Shoe Cabinet
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If you can’t decide between a shoe cabinet and a table but are limited on space in your entryway, convert the top of your shoe cabinet into your entryway table.
Lavender Julep shows us how to create this sleek design idea that would look stunning in the entry to any home.
Shoes are one of the biggest issues for anyone in their entryway, especially when you have lots of young children who don’t put them away. Solve two problems with one piece of furniture with this shoe storage addition to your entryway.
Gold And White Color Scheme
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When it comes to adding color to your entryway, we recommend keeping things as simple as possible. One or two colors are all you need to create an impact at the entrance to your home.
House Full of Summer shares this gold and white entryway table, which adds a hint of shimmer with the gold jar and box. You only need a few small hints of color to brighten up any space, and this will completely transform even the dullest of entryways into somewhere you enjoy seeing every time you walk through the door.
Pillar Candles
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We often associate candles with the kitchen or living room, but pillar candles make a fun accessory to add to your entryway table.
Small Stuff Counts offers us their navy entryway, which is brightened up with the three pillar candles on the table.
Inspirational Quotes
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After a long day at work, an inspirational quote will help boost your energy levels as you step through your front door. Matthews Family Happenings shows us how to create this framed quote on their entryway table.
Beach Vibe
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Natural wood and a morning seabreeze sound like heaven. If you live near the beach, you should take advantage of it. Place seashells in a basket and put them on display. The glass dolphins add another ocean-themed decoration to this setup, and we think the picture above the entryway table completes the whole look.
Nourish and Nestle shares their console table, which is a fun project for a beginner or an intermediate DIYer.
Leaning Picture Frames
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Picture frames as something to hang on the walls. However, The Lily Pad Cottage shares another idea for displaying your favorite family photos and memories.
Instead of hanging large frames on the wall, lean them at a slight angle against your table. It will keep them safely out of the way of young kids who might brush past regular photo frames and allows you to display large photos.
Optimize Small Spaces
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We aren’t all blessed with endless space in our homes, but you can make the most of even the smallest entryway by using a compact entryway table. Funky Junk Interiors offers us this rustic entryway table which adds plenty of character to a home.
This small wooden table doesn’t require a wide entryway yet still offers enough space to add the decorations of your choice. We love the addition of the chair by it, which is a good alternative to a bench if you are limited to space.
Rustic Entryway Table
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The small table in your entryway can enjoy a makeover at any time of the year. We love this rustic fall entryway table from Honey We’re Home. The pumpkins of all shapes and sizes add a splash of color and will impress any visitors to your house.
Halloween Entryway Table
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Check out this wicked console table from Home Decor Momma when styling your entryway table for Halloween. If you are expecting trick-or-treaters or are hosting a Halloween party, this will make an incredible first impression.
Living Room Table
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As we discussed earlier, you can add an entryway table to any room in your home. This living room entryway table from Sunny Side Up offers you a warm welcome to the space. It also provides additional storage, thanks to the large baskets.
Funky Mirror
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Murphy Deesign shares this West Village apartment makeover which has an amazing entryway setup. We love the bold statement mirror, which creates a great first impression when you step into your home. A mirror is always handy to have in this part of your house, so you can quickly check your appearance as you head out of the door on the way to work each day.
This mirror fits in well with the color scheme and texture of the other items used.
The shapes on the entryway table match the mirror well to create a cohesive look and feel to this space.
Entryway Makeover
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As most of us have guests over during the holidays, you’ll want to spruce up your entryway for the season. Digs Digs shows us how to create this winter entryway idea, which adds greenery and seasonal decorations to the table.
Symmetrical Design
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JK Interior Living shares this home makeover, which creates a stylish entryway with clean lines. We recommend using symmetry to create a minimalistic and sleek look in any home entryway. Less is more in this case, and the empty table has plenty of space to fit a huge plant or vase of flowers.
Winter Wonderland Entry
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Blesser House shares this beautiful winter entryway that you can keep up long after the holiday season. Many elements are combined in this design to create a pretty table display, but it won’t take much time or effort to create.
Consistent Color Scheme
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If we could make one suggestion for improving the entryway in your home, it would be to keep colors consistent throughout its décor. Too often, people try and mix and match colors.
This leaves the entrance looking really messy and uncoordinated and doesn’t create the desired warm welcome to your home. Whittney Parkinson Design shares this home redecoration project which uses a brown and blue color scheme for an aesthetically pleasing entryway.
Fresh Flowers
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Fresh flowers are one of the prettiest additions to any entryway table, and we love this setup by House Nine. It just goes to show that a simple entryway table can still create a striking first impression. A small table will look fantastic with just a vase of flowers and nothing else.
Modern Artwork
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If you enjoy adding unique items of furniture or artwork to your home, take inspiration from this House Nine project.
This bold and funky piece of art on the wall sets the tone for the home, as does the fox on the wall.
Spatial Aesthetic
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For homes that have a narrow entryway, try to keep things light and airy. We love the pale table and decorations that are used in this entryway from Jessica Nelson Design. Even with a reasonable size table, you won’t feel like the space is too cluttered.
How To Build An Entryway Table
DIY entryway tables make a good beginner’s project for would-be home carpenters since they can be put together with simple tools and materials. A barebones farmhouse entryway table can be created with nothing more than a saw, some lumber, some screws, and a drill.
If you’re interested in building your own entryway table, there are plenty of beginner’s blueprints available online for you to try out. These blueprints include a supply list so you know you’ll have everything you need when you get started. You can also find online videos that can walk you through the process of building your entryway table step-by-step.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)FAQ
What Is The Purpose Of An Entryway Table?
In some cases, the purpose of styling your entryway table is purely decorative. These small tables function as a surface to place items such as picture frames, flower vases, and other miscellaneous decors that may not have a home elsewhere.
Why Is An Entryway Table Called A Console?
While many people associate the word “console” with “TV console,” the term console actually refers to an architectural feature. The brackets used to brace these small tables from underneath are known as consoles, from the Latin consolidare, or “to strengthen.”
These strengthening brackets make the tables sturdy enough to hold the weight of stored items without collapsing.
How Tall Are Entryway Tables?
The average height of an entryway table is roughly thirty inches tall. This would put the entryway table at approximately waist height for most people.
Where Do You Put On Entryway Tables?
An aquarium would be something different while also creating a stylish entryway.
Keep in mind that your console table may not be rated to support the heavy weight of a larger aquarium, so be sure to keep your tank at five gallons or under unless you’re getting a console table made of sturdier material, like wrought iron.
What Is The Standard Width Of An Entryway Table?
The width of an entryway table depends on the table’s style, but most entryway tables are designed to be long and narrow so they don’t obstruct the foyer. The width of entryway tables can range from two to five feet depending on the overall size of the piece.
Entry Table Decoration Conclusion
A small entryway table is the tiny pebble that’s thrown into calm water, creating a ripple effect that becomes a tsunami. And that’s a good thing. Decorating ideas should be original and fresh. Play your game and everything else will fall into place. Wall art would be a fun way to start if you chose something unexpected.
Your home’s entryway is the first impression of your home’s interior.
If you want to make a good impression, spend some time thinking about an entryway that would blow the minds of those who entered your home.
Redecorating this space is easy to achieve with little time or money. Have fun sprucing up the area, and it will put a smile on your face every time you return home from work in the evening.
20 Best Entry Table Décor Ideas
Design: Ariel Okin, Photo: Alberto Zanetti
Whether you're a fan of minimalism or have the perfect theme mastered to express your personality, there's one place that many designers often overlook: the entryway. Since this space sets the tone of your home, make an impression with style from the moment your guests step through the front door. Entrance tables are a great way to organize your necessities, declutter, and decorate with your favorite accent pieces to welcome you home. We caught up with celebrity interior designer Ariel Okin to learn the expert's tips on styling a chic entryway.
Whether your style is traditional, feminine, modern, or anything in between, get inspired with these entry table décor ideas to transform your space.
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Pure Collected Living
Plant parents, take note: Placing plants and leaf cuttings on your entry table adds an organic element to the space. To balance out the height of tall greenery, add smaller decorations like this rustic bowl and a short stack of books. "Living things always make a house feel like a home—they are a thoughtful gesture that shows someone lives here," says Okin.
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Alberto Zanetti ; Design: Ariel Okin
If you live in an apartment or you're short on space, opt for a piece of furniture with built-in storage to display decorative items on the surface while utilizing drawers for other necessities. "This is the best way to minimize clutter in high-traffic areas," Okin says. Knick knacks from your travels or growing collections of your favorite items are great pieces to display on entry tables.
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Whittney Parkinson Design
"Everyone likes to get one last glance in before heading out the door," Okin says. "Plus, mirrors reflect light and make a space feel bigger." Classic round mirrors add an element of class with a modern flair, while larger square mirrors are better for those last-minute style checks (and selfies, of course). Let the mirror shine and keep everything else simple: Matching table lamps, a curated stack of books, and other small decorative items make perfect complements for the star of the space.
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JK Interior Living
If you're not quite sure what to do with your décor, try to create a balanced display in your entryway. "Symmetry isn't as important as overall balance," Okin says. "Pair a heavier coffee table book—or a decorative box, for example—with a lighter vase or a thinly-rimmed brass mirror. The dichotomy is what makes interiors really interesting." In this well-balanced space, the designer kept it simple with matching sconces, a lush vase of flowers, and an entry table with character.
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Amy Bartlam
A statement-making lamp livens up this trendy entryway. Complete with gilded home accessories, this space boasts just the right amount of glamour without sacrificing its sleek, clean look. "Materials like brass, lucite, leather, and marble always turn up the glam factor in a decidedly 'Hollywood Regency' space," Okin says.
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Whittney Parkinson Design
When you're curating your space, choose a color scheme that you want to come home to every day. Then edit your entryway accordingly: Small piles of books, paintings, or decorative accents are an easy way to incorporate your color palette of choice. "I'm a bit of a magpie when it comes to tchotchkes in my home, but for someone who wants an immaculate, well-edited look, choose a color palette that riffs on the rest of the house," Okin says.
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Amy Bartlam
As far as we're concerned, this moody entryway is the perfect place to experiment with darker colors.
The curated black, gold and gray colors keep the table décor cohesive without competing with bolder wallpaper. "A gorgeous dark statement wallpaper can always do the trick to make the entryway more interesting," Okin suggests.
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JK Interior Living
Make the most of a small space with an entryway table made of clear materials like glass. Decorate it with an elegant lamp, a few small plants, and a traditional mirror to keep the vignette simple. "Lucite and acrylic tables disappear wherever you put them," Okin says. "If you're trying to create the illusion of more space, they're always a good bet in that scenario."
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Amy Bartlam
If you're not much for maximalism, take a cue from Scandinavian-inspired design. "Keep the palette clean and monochrome—and the accessories to a minimum—to achieve this sleek, palette-cleansing vibe." This entryway is a great inspiration to stick with the basics: A modern lamp, a stack of reading materials, and a bit of greenery are all that's needed to style this statement-making space.
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House 9
For an elegant, classic look, keep your entry table simple with a vase of fresh-cut flowers. This space was styled with a traditional double sconce to divide the space between the kitchen and living areas, and a neutral trim color that blends with the overall room. To make the table stand out without making a bold statement, the designer chose a gray paint color a few shades darker than the walls.
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House 9
There's nothing like walking into a home that expresses the owner's personal charm. This textured black entry table adds storage for necessities while creating a space to display unique items. Although there are plenty of different colors in the small area, shades like burnt orange are blended throughout the décor to keep things uniform while allowing brighter colors to stand out.
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Jessica Nelson
If you're lucky enough to have unique architecture in your entryway, choose a table that exaggerates those elements while bringing attention to decorations.
This curved entry table highlights the rounded staircase while blending white tones with the walls. A striped pattern makes it stand out against its background and adds texture to the modern space.
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Amy Bartlam
A neutral color scheme complements the earthy elements of this welcoming entryway. Simple whites paired with warm tones in a clay vase, worn-wood table, and woven basket tie the space together. Add texture with dried flowers and painted accents to give your space a natural vibe.
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Jessica Nelson
This textured wood entry table is the perfect piece to complement the all-white design of this foyer. With a uniform color scheme, soft pink tones warmly shine against a bright background. A woven basket and fresh flowers add texture to the soothing space.
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Studio KT
While it's easy to get lost in the architecture of this stunning space, a large piece of wall art draws the eye further into the room—making this entryway as inviting as it is stylish.
Bold, dark tones in the painting contrast neutral tones, while the entry table perfectly matches the home's front door and trim. A simple addition of white vases keeps the space looking clean and modern without feeling bare.
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Erin Williamson
Maximalists, rejoice: The entryway is an excellent place to design your favorite pieces in style. "Be judicious in what you choose, but if you love all the pieces, it will show," Okin says. "Your personality will also shine through the assortment. I always prefer a tiny bit of kitsch!" Use your entry table to prominently display your most treasured items, and balance different shapes and sizes to tie the look together.
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Cathie Hong Interiors
This sleek entry table makes the perfect setting for showing off a unique collection of personal treasures. Its shiny top reflects each piece of décor while blending into the white walls of the space. Wooden wall hooks complement the natural tones of the table's drawers, and creatively-placed hardware adds a flair of modern design to the chic-but-boho room.
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House 9
This simple entry table creates guiding lines along the wall that lead to the focal point: A bright-pink chair that's bursting with personality. Keeping table décor to a minimum adds interest while not taking away from the main piece in the room. If you have colorful statement pieces near the front of your home, choose soft colors that pair well with brighter tones like this aged blue table.
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Jessica Nelson
Mid-century modern décor is a timeless design that lasts over generations. This warm wood table adds plenty of storage for keys, purses, hats, gloves, and all the other items you might need by the door—and it doesn't sacrifice a drop of style. Choosing warm wood picture frames that blend with the table's natural texture rounds out the design with natural elements.
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Whittney Parkinson Design
This entry table is like no other. The natural wood, with textured grains left perfectly intact, curves around small stools that could make anyone want to sit to take it all in.
An oversized golden mirror adds a dramatic element to blend earthy decorations with a glamorous shine.
5 Small Entryway Mistakes That Make Interior Designers Cringe
Entrance table - photos of console models
Recently, console tables have become widespread among numerous designers and homeowners. They are most commonly seen in hallways as they provide the perfect storage space for small items and items.
In addition, specialists use this furniture in other rooms of the apartment, due to which they add style and beauty to the space. Let's take a look at how you can use these headset elements to create a cozy atmosphere.
Paired with a mirror, the console table forms the perfect place to let homeowners see what they look like before they leave.
The use of symmetry brings balance to the space. Combine furniture with table lamps and artwork.
The table with chairs is an excellent solution not only for the dining room. They look extremely harmonious and aesthetically attractive in the hallway.
Use the space under unusual furniture to store sculptures, interesting baskets or stacks of books.
Don't be afraid to experiment. Pay attention to how creatively and elegantly the table is combined with a voluminous accessory. Effective and stylish!
The space under the headset is often used to store stools and ottomans.
Don't want to decorate your apartment with a console. A wardrobe or chest of drawers with drawers and doors is also great for decorating a living space.
This chest of drawers sets the tone for the rest of the home, letting visitors know that the cottage's owners love to travel and bring back exotic decorations.
Complete the ends of the top with a pair of table lamps. They will not only fill the atmosphere with dazzling radiance and warmth, but also bring charm and grace to the atmosphere.
Creation of different functional areas. With drawers at the top and baskets at the bottom, this table is great for storing a variety of items such as keys, wallet, letters and shoes.
Don't despair if you have a narrow entryway. Even in cramped spaces, you can organize an aesthetically pleasing and functional area with a beautiful console.
Do you actually have no hallway? Don't worry, we understand you. You can still use these pieces of furniture in your living room interior design.
Add visual height to a room with a mirror and original elongated accessories.
Fill in an empty wall. This original yellow table looks great in an eclectic space, and the lamp provides soft light for reading on the sofa next to the window.
Grounding works of art. As seen in many of the photos, a console table is a great way to accent pictures.
Use material to tie things together. A primitive console in combination with a carved sculpture, a mirror and exotic wooden boxes looks harmonious and attractive.
This Asian set can complement any decor.
If your apartment has a large area, use oversized furniture to decorate the foyer.
Wall sconces are ideal for adding symmetry to a room and wonderfully illuminating the space.
The following photo shows the original eclectic design of the worktop.
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Where to place the console table?
Console tables are designed to be placed in places where a larger piece of furniture would look too bulky. They come in a wide variety of styles, sizes, materials, and can be both purely decorative and quite functional. But where exactly can such a table be placed? We have prepared several options for their use.
Entrance and hallway
The most common use is in hallways and hallways.
Console tables are the most functional furniture for a small and narrow hallway. In a long hallway, a console table can provide a visual break.
Choose a console with drawers where you can store useful items, correspondence, as well as stationery and keys. Consider hanging a mirror above your console table to make your entryway appear wider and brighter.
Living room
In the living room, console tables are often used to fill the space behind the sofa and visually divide a large open room into zones (for example, living and dining). The table can be placed in the gap between the wall and the sofa, or if the sofa is in an open area, a table can be placed behind it to visually break up the room or hide the back of the sofa.
Alternatively, a console table can be placed against the living room wall to visually fill the space without taking up too much space.
Such a console can be used to create a small bar where you can display drinks and glasses.
Dining room
A console table usually serves one of two purposes in a dining room: a convenient place to store cutlery or a wine cabinet and minibar. In any case, a console table can provide convenient storage while adding zest to the interior.
Desk
If there is not enough space, you can use the narrow console as a desk in studio apartments or in multi-purpose rooms. Place shelves above the table - and here is a small but quite comfortable workplace.
Boudoir
Can be used to create a modern dressing table in the bedroom. For example, place storage baskets under the table or choose a table with drawers to store cosmetics and accessories - and here's an easy solution that combines function and decor!
Bathroom
If your bathroom has space, a small console table can add personality and utility.
