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Mirror Above Console Table Design Ideas

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An extra large round mirror is hung above a styled navy blue console table.

Jenny Wolf Interiors

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A stylish gold art deco mirror hangs above a French console table placed against a white foyer wall.

A List Interiors

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A round brass mirror hangs above a styled vintage trestle console table.

Amy Lind Interiors

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Hung from a light grya wall, a round brass mirror is mounted above a burl wood waterfall console table styled with coffee table books, placed in front of layered art.

Studio Ten 25

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A black and white concentric mirror is hung between black and white art pieces and over a marble waterfall console table placed above purple velvet stools.

Toronto Interior Design Group

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White scalloped mirror above a gold raffia console table with a Phoebe stacked gray lamp is featured in this transitional dining room.

The Collective Dallas

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A gold bamboo mirror hangs from a white wall over a malachite console table.

Shelter Interior Design

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A silver leaf mirror hangs in an entry above a white and black console table styled with stacked black and white boxes.

Nina Carbone

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A gold leaf beaded mirror is mounted over a walnut console table with terracotta vases and a vintage runner.

Light and Dwell

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Stunning cottage foyer boasting a Venetian mirror above a distressed console table designed with Chinese ginger jars and baskets flanked by white cowhide stools.

Annette Tatum

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A brass beaded mirror sits over a French console table.

Claire Reeve Interiors

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A round black mirror is mounted over a black oak console table with three legs and black vase.

Jenn Feldman Designs

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A gray beveled mirror is mounted over a salvaged wood console table on wheels lit by a Kelly Wearstler Linden lamp.

Claire Reeve Interiors

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A round gold mirror hangs above a light brown farmhouse console table placed in an entry on slate floor tiles lit by a brass lantern.

AKB Design

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A brass arch mirror is mounted over a wood and pink marble console table with a round slipcovered stool.

Reena Sotropa

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An antique nailed beveled mirror hangs from a half-wainscot wall over a brown console table.

Kristen Panitch Interiors

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A black lamp sits on a black and white console table under a long rectangular mirror.

Anne Chessin Designs

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Entry features a black oak console table lit by gold lamps with a round brass mirror mounted over wainscoting.

Jenn Feldman Designs

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Placed on a dark oak wood floor, a black and white entry table is located beneath a silver leaf French mirror.

Nina Carbone

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Curved brass mirrors hang above a light wooden console table placed against white wainscoting and accented with dip dyed woven bins and gray geometric vases.

Lindsey Brooke Design

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Foyer features a dark brown console mirror lit by a chocolate brown gourd lamp under a silver leaf beveled mirror.

Liz Mearns

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A tan and black foyer table matched with a rope and leather stool sits in a foyer beneath a paddle mirror.

Rethink Design Studio

How to Decorate a Console Table (Pro Tips & Video for Beginners!)

A Step by Step Guide to Styling Entry Table Decor

Are you wondering how to decorate a console table but don’t know where to start?  These pro tips work with any entry space and every style!

Some people are just naturally good at decorating. I am not one of those people. But, I have found some tried and true tips that not only work on console tables but any decor in your home.

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You’ve heard “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.” In this post, I not only share modern entryway table ideas, but I show you simple design principles to use for decorating any console table in your home like a pro.

This is a great tutorial if you:

The main function of an entry table is for display purposes as it is the first impression for the rest of your home.  And the accessories on an entry table and how they relate to each other is called a “vignette”.  

But this guide is for people, like me, that don’t use the term “vignette” in everyday life and just want a cute arrangement of accessories that make sense together on their entry table.

Your home’s décor is for no one else but YOU.  It should bring a smile to your face, uplift you, and even remind you of what is most important to you.

However, decorating a console or entry table can be a daunting task if you don’t know some basic steps to help you create a display that you’ll love to come home to daily!

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What’s the Difference Between a Console Table and an Entry Table?

If you are wondering about the difference between a console, entry table, and sofa table, there’s no real difference in that they are all just display tables and the same guidelines apply for each.  

The only distinction is that a sofa table is usually behind a sofa, an entry table is often in an entry and a console technically is a table against a wall.  But for the purpose of this post, I’ll use those terms interchangeably.

How to Decorate an Entry Console Table

DISCLAIMER: There is one major rule for decorating an entry table and it actually applies for all home decorating in general.  Whatever decor or style you like trumps any decor advice anyone gives you.  In other words, these “rules” below are just guidelines to help.

For every one of these rules, you can probably find a gorgeous entry table display on Pinterest that breaks that rule. 

You have the final say on what looks best and these guidelines are here to help you get started.  It’s YOUR HOME so embrace what YOU like. Remember that your home and its decor is there to serve you – not the other way around.

VIDEO TUTORIAL – There’s a short video tutorial with this post. If it doesn’t pop up, you can find it and my other videos here: How to Decorate a Console Table, YouTube Video

Step 1: Where to Put a Console Table

The first thing is to decide where to put your table. There are no hard and fast rules regarding the right place to put an entry table in your home but it’s such an easy way to create a great focal point in a room. 

(Later in the post, I’ll give specifics on how to decorate an entry table in front of a window and behind a sofa.)

Also, it’s important to note that a console table can be any sort of display tables like a buffet or even a cute dresser.  I’ve even seen sewing tables and pianos function really well as entry tables in open spaces.

Console tables are the perfect solution when you have an open space that needs to be filled. Ironically, a well-decorated small console table can give the illusion of more space.

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Step 2:  Pick an Anchor for Your Entry Table Decor

Every entry table should have a piece of art, a large round mirror, or even an old window above it as the focal point or anchor. 

Think of your anchor piece as the framing of a house that everything else relates to.  The width of your focal point should always be less than the width of your table.

Wall mirrors are always really easy to work with because they make the room look larger and you don’t have colors to coordinate with as you would with a piece of art.   Also, they provide a crisp, clean look for any decor in an interesting way.

 

Step 3: Entryway Console Table Decor Ideas – Pick An Arrangement Option

There are two basic options to get you started:

Symmetrical Entry Table Décor Ideas

One classic way to style any display table is with symmetrical décor.  Carrie from Lovely Etc has an excellent example of this with her vintage metal entry table.

Via Lovely Etc.

Notice how she has flowers on both sides to create a symmetrical look.    Often with a symmetrical layout, you will have the same or a similar tall object on either side with filler items in the middle.  You can use vases of flowers, lanterns, or a pair of table lamps as your two tall items. 

Also, I love how the flowers on each side are not exactly identical.  This makes the entry décor a little more interesting and frees you up to find similar items you already have around the house.

She uses the books as filler to fill in the negative space under the mirror.  You can also use several short votive candles, or a long flower box with hydrangeas as filler. All of these are great options for a long table in a narrow space.

Non-Symmetrical Entry Decor 

The other great option is to have asymmetrical décor.  What works well is to have one side with accessories that are tall and skinny and the other side with accessories that are short and wide, which creates a real sense of balance to your accessories.

Notice how the accessories on my faux-stained entry table follow this rule with the skinny and tall vase of flowers on one side and the shorter, wider accessories on the other.

 

Step 4:  Pick Accessories for Your Entry Table Decor

Here are some basic guidelines to make picking the right accessories easy:

 

Use “

Groups of Three” For Your Foyer Table Decor

A great starting point for arranging console table decor is the “groups of three” rule. Often groupings of accessories look best in odd numbers. 

If you have three narrow skinny items on one side of your table like a tall lamp or candlestick, have a combination of heavy objects or short shapely pieces on the other side.

To make items look taller, add a short stack of books underneath. There is no wrong way to do this but by using groups of three you can organize your decorative pieces easily and create great focal points.

You’ll notice how Emily at Small Stuff Counts does an amazing job of decorating with clusters of three.  Also, I love how nicely the accessories fill the negative space around the round mirror.

Via Small Stuff Counts

Notice how she keeps the bottom shelf simple too but that doesn’t mean it lacks storage options, as you can see from the basket and white box where she has lots of extra space.  

 

Decorating a Console Table with “

Color Friends“

Everybody needs a friend and the same applies to decorating!  To help the accessories in your entry display to tie together, make sure each item has a ‘color friend’ so there are always at least two objects of each main color in your color palette.

Notice how Angie of Postcards From the Ridge applies this concept making sure that each item has at least one other item of the same color to tie the whole display together.  The green in the boxwood wreath ties in with the vase and the purple of the lavender ties in nicely with the throw.

Consider incorporating natural materials and organic elements like a woven basket, wreath, small plant or faux flowers to add interest to the overall look of your entryway decor.

Via Postcards From The Ridge

 I love how she uses this bold wallpaper, elegant lamp, and other decorative items to create different focal points in this small entryway.

Not only is this white entry table a great addition to her small foyer, but it is a main focal point of her home by adding lots of her own personal style.

Avoid Clutter

The most appealing console table displays are the ones that are not overcrowded with accessories because it creates a cluttered look.   This is one of those instances where less is actually more – especially for console tables in smaller spaces.

Don’t feel like you have to fill every empty space on your table with decorative objects. It’s good to air on the side of things being a little sparse as it creates a big impact and a good first impression.

Via 204 Park

QUICK TIP: If your console table is behind your front door, be sure to put a door stop hinge so your door doesn’t hit the table when opened completely: Hinge Door Stopper

Use Items Larger Than A Cantaloupe

Sometimes small items can make a piece of furniture look too busy. A good rule of thumb is to make sure that all small decor is larger than the size of a cantaloupe. This will automatically create the illusion of more surface space.

See how Diana of 204 Park creates plenty of interest with bold statement pieces and decorative items with the “less is more” approach. 

She puts enough to fill the negative space on both sides but keeps her entry decor simple.   I love the ottomans underneath that are not only stunning but are a great storage idea for extra seating.

 

How to Decorate a Console Table against a wall

Whether you hang wall art, a large mirror, or even a tv over your console table, here are some tips to make sure that your wall art is in the right proportion to the console table. These are not hard and fast rules but they help to serve as a guide: How to Hang Wall Art Evenly

Front Entryway Decorating Ideas for any Style and Season

Now that you have some ideas on how to get started, here are some ideas on which accessories to choose.  Here are some beautifully decorated entry tables to help you decorate your own! 

There’s absolutely no shame in copying some of the hallway table ideas you see online and adding your own spin.

How To Decorate A Console Table For Christmas

When decorating an entry table for Christmas, the same rules above still apply.    Notice below that I use a group of three on my black table.  Also, the colors are balanced as the teal, red and silver coordinate with the tree. 

In addition, the kraft paper and frame on the letter board are similar in color.  To see how to make your own kraft paper wall decor click here: Easy Scroll Wall Decor (Free Templates!)

Hallway Table Decor Ideas for Fall

In My Own Style

This gorgeous dresser by In My Own Style, is great to give you extra space for storage as well as a beautiful display space for larger and smaller decorations. The bottom of the stairs is the perfect place for this console table with storage.

How to Decorate a Farmhouse Console Table

If you’re into Farmhouse décor, check out this Coastal Crafty Mama on Etsy.  I am in love with this painted sign and how she incorporates farmhouse elements into her entry table decor!

Via Coastal Crafty Mama

For more rustic ideas on how to accessorize your entrance table, click below.   These pins work for any entryway console decor ideas:

Farmhouse Console Table Decor: Pinterest

How to Decorate a Coastal Console Table

I’m personally a huge fan of coastal decor, maybe even more than farmhouse!  I know…<gasp!>  If you are into coastal decor like I am, Kim at Sand and Sisal has tons of cute ideas on how to integrate a beachy, driftwood look into your existing decor.

Via Sand and Sisal

To get more ideas on how to integrate coastal decor ideas into your entryway, click here:

Coastal Entryway Table Ideas and Decor: Pinterest

How to Decorate an Entry Table for Spring

Perhaps my favorite season when it comes to home decor is Spring.  The bouquets lend very easily to decorating entry tables to give a fresh look to your decor.  Here are some gorgeous ideas to integrate into your own home:

Susan over at Kindred Vintage & Co. outdoes herself with this gorgeous Ikea sidebar makeover, adding lots of blossom stems to a galvanized container and glass vases. I love the addition of the basket with blankets on the side of the table.

Via Kindred Vintage & Co.

Sarah at Thrifty Decor Chick decorates her entry with Spring decor and this stunning console table!  I love how she layers the frames to create more visual interest.

Via Thrifty Decor Chick

Linda from The Home I Create decorates this stunning console table for spring by integrating white flowers with her traditional blue and white accessories.  She illustrates that you can create entry decor for a specific season while combining it with the classic decor you already have.

Via The Home I Create

Katie over at Little House of Four does an incredible job with her entryway, making it versatile to decorate for any season. She also includes evergreen decor like photo frames that work year-round. 

I adore her shiplap wall serves as a beautifully contrasting backdrop for her spring decor. You can find her wood entry table here: Everett Foyer Table

Via Little House of Four

How To Decorate a Foyer Table – More Ideas

Here are more hallway table decor ideas and tips to create your own inviting entryway decor!

Console Table Decor With Mirrors

Small Stuff Counts

Mirrors are the easiest and classiest way to make a small space feel larger. It adds dimension to any space as it does with this large wall mirror from Small Stuff Counts.

Black Console Table Decor

Crafted By The Hunts

Interior designers will often tell you that a good rule of thumb is that every room needs something black to give the room contrast and a sense of depth for the rest of the decor. I love this statement piece that you can build yourself by Crafted By The Hunts.

How To Decorate an Entryway Table

Abbotts At Home

You can also build this pretty console table by Abbotts At Home which is perfect when you don’t have a lot of floor space to work with.

I love this pop of color and how they incorporated simple design elements into the eclectic style of their foyer table. It brightens up and uses this little space in a way no other piece of furniture could!

Modern Console Table Decor Ideas

Bloom in the Black
What Do You Put Above an Entryway Table?

A piece of artwork or a large mirror is always a must for decorating your entry table. Wall art can be a main focal point where you would otherwise have dead space in a dark entryway. Using family photos to make a gallery wall is a popular option as long as they are on a similar scale to your table.

You want a piece of wall art or mirror that is large enough for the top to be at least 8 inches above eye level and the bottom edge to be high enough that it doesn’t leave much space between the table accessories.

You can get away with smaller wall art if you use taller or large decorations like a large lamp to fill the space. For tips on the best way to hang wall art, click here: The Easy Way to Hang Gallery Wall Art

The entry table above by Bloom in the Black is an excellent example of a narrow table that uses wall space to make a big statement. She incorporates organic elements in an unexpected way to communicate her personal style, which always sets a good impression for the entire house.

How to Decorate a Console Table With Symmetrical Decor

Repurpose and Upcycle

You know I love a good faux finish and this table from Repurpose and Upcycle is stunning! The two equal sides of this table are a great opportunity for symmetrical decorative elements like the set of table lamps and large wicker baskets for an organic element.

I like how she combines short, heavy objects like the book ends with taller objects to create interest in a unique way.

Renovate Your Faith: The Truest Thing About You

Seeing the family photos on my own entry table reminds me of when my daughter Morgan became interested in our family ancestry. As a result, we sent away for our ancestry.com results. 

I informed her that my side of the family was mostly German, which is why my parents spelled my name with an “i” as it is the German spelling of “Karin.” 

After waiting a couple of weeks, we received the results only to find out that I actually did not have German ancestors.  In fact, most of my family tree was actually English!

It just goes to show that you can be wrong about what you are convinced are the most salient facts about your identity.

There are several defining factors that form our identity – our experiences, our genes, where we were born, our personal preferences, our taste in music, and our favorite color just to name a few.  

But what is the TRUEST thing about us? What is the one thing that takes priority over all of our other personality traits and characteristics?

To answer this question I had to better define the word “true”.  According to the dictionary, “true” can be defined as “accurate, exact or honest”.

The most accurate, exact and honest thing about us is that we are dearly loved and treasured by our Creator.  And when we are able to see ourselves the way He does, our earthly insecurities wash away.

Did you know that the fact that you are intensely loved by God surpasses all other truths about you?

In Thessalonians 1 Paul writes, “For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you because our Gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.”

The Greek word for “loved by God” (or “beloved” in several translations) is a phrase Jews applied only to supremely great men like Solomon or Moses.   Therefore, the title of the greatest men of God’s chosen people is also bestowed on us.

In Galatians 3:27, it says that we are “known by God.”  He knows us not from afar but as the center of his divine attention.

The price God paid for our new standing before Him is astronomical – the blood of His Son Jesus. 

But through the sacrifice of Jesus, God no longer looks at us and sees a record of wrongs.  When God looks at us, He sees His beloved children whose slates are wiped completely clean.

There was a time I inadvertently imagined God with a plastic ruler waiting to slap my hand whenever I sinned.  But that couldn’t be further from the truth.  Instead, God doesn’t want us to sin because it hurts our relationship with Him and it harms us.

Whether you are struggling with your own securities, hurts from the past or rejections, God has already said that you are His and you belong.

Knowing that we are outrageously loved by the Creator of the universe changes how we perceive ourselves and we have a natural desire to follow Him and His Word

We can rest in knowing that God really does mean it when He says that He will work all things for our good (Romans 8:28) and any suffering we have to endure will not be wasted.    And in the meantime, when things are hard, He weeps along with us.

Because of His great love for us, we can trust him to carry our burdens because as His beloved daughters and sons, He genuinely wants to carry our worries, hurts, and concerns. (Matthew 11:29-30)

We have the freedom to be more compassionate and gentle with ourselves because we are deeply loved by God.  We no longer have to be hard on ourselves because if God is not putting unnecessary demands on us, why should we?

Each of us has an identity.  But when you come to a saving relationship with Christ, the truth that you are outrageously loved by your Heavenly Father is priority over every other aspect of your identity.

What are the implications in your own life knowing that the truest part of your identity is that you are loved by God?  How does it change the way you live?

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How To Decorate a Hallway Table – FAQ’s:

How Do You Accessorize an Entryway Table?

So often the best console table accessories are already in your home. Not only is a console table a great way to display important items but it’s great storage for functional pieces in your home. Consider your color scheme before you go looking for items.

Examples of foyer table decor are a large vase, decorative bowls, faux plants, fresh flowers, picture frames, stacks of books, wicker baskets or a large mirror. Each of these items adds a personal touch that makes your decor uniquely yours.

How to Style Entryway Tables On a Budget 

You don’t have to spend a lot to decorate your entry table decor.  In the picture above, you can see my half-moon entry table with an old window as my anchor.  On it, I put my DIY Scroll Wall Art which cost less than $5. 

I also spray-painted some old candlesticks, decorated an old frame with spray-painted keys and burlap, and added some boxwood balls from Target.

ENTRYWAY CONSOLE TABLE DECOR IDEAS

 

How to Decorate a Round Entry Table 

For a round table or half-moon entry table, you can use the same guidelines as I explain above.   You are just limited on space with the rounded corners so it’s best to keep it simple by only accessorizing with a few items that coordinate with your anchor piece.

 

How to Add Storage to a Console Table 

A console table with storage is a great plus because the items you store are out of sight but also easily accessible.  Use baskets galvanized buckets or white boxes for sleek and simple storage ideas. 

You can see how I used baskets for storage with my coffee table here: Easy DIY Farmhouse Coffee Table with Storage.  If your entry table doesn’t have a lower shelf, you can add an ottoman or two that also serve as extra storage like this one: Tufted Ottoman with Storage

 

What to Put on the Bottom Shelf of an Entry Table

Many entry tables have a bottom shelf like the pic below.  This gives lots of options for decor but also storage.  Decorate the lower shelf in the same way you decorated the top of the entry table.  

Use the same guidelines with having slightly taller/skinnier objects on one side and wider/shorter pieces on the other side.  If you use the same concept on the top of the console table, make sure your tall items are not on the same side to make it more interesting.

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How to Decorate a Console Table Behind a Sofa

Decorating a console table behind a sofa (or sofa table) is easy.  The only main difference is you have no anchor as of course there is no wall to hang a mirror or picture.  Often, it works well to go with symmetrical decor, as we mentioned earlier in the post, since there is no anchor.  You can decorate with lamps on each side which provides additional lighting like the image above.

How to Decorate a Console Table in Front of a Window

When decorating an entry table in front of a window, the window itself serves as an anchor.   Make sure your decor coordinates with curtains. 

This is a great place to have a coffee table with ottomans underneath as there is probably a chair not too far from the window.  The ottomans can be easily pulled out as a footrest.

Here’s a more typical decorating scenario for decorating a console table in front of a window.  See how the table fills the blank space in front of the window and enhances the view.  You don’t want to obstruct the view through the window but add to it.

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How Do You Use a foyer Table so it’s functional? How Do You Use a Foyer Table for storage?

Just because an entry table and it’s decor are beautiful doesn’t mean it can’t be functional. Consider wicker baskets on a bottom shelf to store blankets. A console table is a good place to put a small bowl for keys or a wood charging station for your phone. Smaller items can also go in a beautiful wooden box on top of coffee table books.

How Do You decorate an Accent Table or Other Furniture Piece?

You can use the exact same decor ideas to decorate any piece of furniture. Whether it’s a coffee table in the middle of the room or side tables in your living room, these guidelines will help you find the right table decor for any flat surface in your home.

How Do You Style A Hall Table in a Small Space?

First, it’s a good idea to pick a narrow foyer table so you have plenty of room to walk around it. Always use a simple table for a small space. Even if you have a lot of walk space to work with, go with a rectangular foyer table that’s not very deep so it doesn’t stick out in a narrow hallway.

A small tray, a statement lamp, and a gallery wall that reflects your personal tastes is more than enough. Use the rule of three and incorporate color friends in your decorative items to give a cohesive look to a small table. My favorite places to buy small console tables are Hobby Lobby and Amazon: Entry Tables for Small Areas

How to Decorate a Console Table Under a TV?

The same tips for decorating entryway table decor under wall art apply to a table with a TV on the wall. Make sure that the width of your TV is not longer than the console table.

Also, leave 6-8 inches between the tv and the top of the console table. You can see more tips here: How to Hang Wall Art Evenly

How Do You Style An Entryway Console Table That’s Under a Window?

An entry table in front of a console table is such a fun opportunity to decorate with houseplants. You can use a grouping of three different plants on one side with art on the other side or maybe two table lamps on either side with a box planter of succulents in the middle. The options are endless as indoor plants make such beautiful home decor accessories in any room.

How Do You Make a Console Table Look Expensive?

You don’t have to spend a lot to get the look of high-end entryway table decor. To add a little character to your console, you can always give it a fresh coat of paint, or better yet a faux finish: How To Apply Paint To Look Like A Stain (9 Shade Options)

You can use the tips above for decorating but the most important piece of advice is to not decorate with too many items. And make sure the items you do place on your console table are bigger than a cantaloupe.

Decorating with only a few larger items will give a high-end look as opposed to several small items that look cluttered.

What Can You Do With a Console Table That Needs Refinishing?

Say you find an entrance table on Facebook Marketplace or a garage sale. You can make it look like new by giving it an easy facelift. Here are two posts that will work will any furniture piece: How To Faux Stain Furniture With Paint | Easy Raw Wood Finish on Furniture | A Beginner’s Guide to Painting Furniture

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Final Thoughts on Entry Table Ideas

You don’t have to be an interior designer to create a warm welcome with your console table accessories! Entry table decor can be a little intimidating because there are so many options and different styles for decor pieces.   However, it’s easy when you know where to start and have some basic guidelines to help reflect your own style and tastes.  A great way to decorate is by using these console table ideas with the items you already have in your home! 

The great thing about the design principles in today’s post is whether you love farmhouse style, coastal decor, or want to decorate your console table for any season, there are plenty of options to choose from!

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110 photos of creative ideas for designing hallways with mirrors

Mirror in the hallway - modern design ideas with the use of mirrors (110 photos)

Upon entering the apartment, it is important to immediately feel the flavor of the family environment. As the theater begins with a hanger, so the apartment begins with a hallway. The design of the hallway, things, furniture - located in it, will say a lot about the owners of the apartment to an experienced person. That is why it is so important to arrange furniture correctly.

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The importance of correct placement

For correct placement, the following conditions must be observed: ease of use; furniture, thing should not interfere; safety. If all three conditions are met, then approximately everyone in different variations has things, objects in the hallway take their functional place.

Many people have a photo of the hallway mirror . Guests and relatives are welcomed in the hallway. They are escorted there. This is the place of meetings and partings. Therefore, photographing, as an accompanying element of communication, often takes place in the front.

Everything should be convenient and close here. Where to undress, get dressed. Where to put shoes. To have a place to look when combing your hair. This is explained simply.

The need for precise location selection

A person leaves the apartment. He needs to get dressed. Where should clothes be hung so that they do not interfere with anyone? Or here's another awkward moment, if it is not resolved immediately. The man put on a tie, a suit. Leaving, I doubted: is the tie hanging correctly?

If you install a wardrobe with a mirror in the hallway in advance, the problems will be solved in a jiffy. And if there is no this piece of furniture nearby? Then you have to take off your shoes, go to the bathroom. There to see if the tie hangs correctly.

It turns out that each piece of furniture, an important thing, must be located in precisely selected functional places when entering or leaving. For this apartment and this interior, design. For example, a large mirror in the hallway.

It should be located in a convenient and safe location. And it must be. For convenience without leaving the door.

Without his presence, time is wasted at the necessary moments. There is an extra fuss, a hassle. When people are in a hurry, they are late for something.

Before leaving the apartment

When people leave their apartment on business, they must be collected. The habit of looking in the mirror before leaving teaches discipline. In order to check if the hair is disheveled or to inspect something else, there should be a mirror with a shelf in the hallway.

Women dress up when they go outside. Often they remember at the doorstep that they need to paint their lips and bring eyelashes. Therefore, a mirror, in any form, must be in the hallway. A shelf for cosmetics, combs and other household trifles is a must. Next to the mirror.

Security and a mirror

The nuances of using a mirror prompt a diligent landlord to have two mirrors here. One - in a small closet, the other - on the wall opposite the door, if the area allows. Since the mirror on the wall in the hallway often has to be hung not for a full view, but at the level of the face.

For safety. A large mirror can be broken by small children. And adults will have to strain once again. Be afraid to accidentally break this fragile household item. Passing the door from room to room. A mirror in the closet behind the door, almost to the floor, solves the problem of a complete inspection.

Choosing the right design

When deciding where furniture items should be at the entrance, you need to think about the fact that the design of the mirror in the hallway should harmoniously match the overall interior design. And the overall design begins with the hallway. This is an important circumstance. We can say: the correct arrangement of household items in the apartment should set the direction of the entire design in the apartment. So, hallway design:

A mirror is a reflection of a person's soul. It can be encrusted with patterns, add homemade color to its frame. Then a person will enter the kitchen and other rooms with high spirits.

Hallway corner mirror

Of course, other rooms have their own solutions. There is no dispute. But objects and furniture near the entrance to the apartment should set the tone for the design. For example, a corner mirror in the hallway. If the housing layout allows, there is no better solution for a mirror.

When it's in a corner, the security issue is almost automatically solved. If a roomy corner next to the door. Then it is possible to arrange a glass fragile object covered with amalgam with a large size. Not afraid to break.

How to make a mirror shelf?

The simplest solution: buy and install. Almost the right decision. But one purchase is not enough. You need to put effort, skill, desire. And for everything to work out as it should, you still need to be patient. Such a problem as the design of the hallway is not solved with a tip.

When installing a mirror with a shelf in the hallway, you can, of course, buy a mirror. But the shelf is better to do it yourself with your own hands. Since only the person himself can choose the desired shape, texture. It is not always possible to find what you need in the store.

Moreover, it is not too difficult. To carry out such an idea, all you need is: a few small boards, tools, fasteners, decorative film. Might need plywood. But this is an amateur.

Half a day of leisurely work for pleasure on a day off - and a brand new beautiful shelf with compact compartments for women's cosmetics, combs and other things - will hang on the wall. Next to the mirror.

To please people. And the design of the hallway will be realized for a long time. Here you need to think carefully. And this is for the best.

Photo example of using a mirror in the hallway

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The mirror is one of the main attributes in the hallway. It helps to evaluate your appearance before going out and decorates the interior. It is very important to rationally use the free space in the hallway in order to make room for a mirror in it. More details later in the article.

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Design choice

The design of this room plays an important role, since the entrance hall creates the first impression of the house and its owner. The design should not be pretentious, and the design should not be uncomfortable.

We use everything rationally

Decorating the hallway can be a problem due to:

The most common case is the lack of free space for furniture and interior items. In addition, a room in dark colors and low lighting looks ugly and cramped. A beautiful and stylish design that needs to be properly positioned in the room will help solve the problem.

Beautifully selected furniture is the key to successful design

Choosing is not an easy task. There are many different types, they vary in shape and size. You need to choose a mirror according to your own preferences and the general style of the hallway.

The mirror differs in shape and size.

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Design features

The style of the mirror must match the style of the hallway. The design is chosen so that the purchase does not look ridiculous and tasteless. There are four styles of room design:

In the style of Provence - everything under the style

The shape can be any: oval, square, straight, round or carved. It should be combined with furniture, the color of the walls, ceiling and other interior items. Frame available in different materials:

A bright highlight of the interior

The metal frame is suitable for a retro (old style) hallway. The carved wooden frame will look good with a large chest of drawers.

The choice of color for decorating a room depends on its size. If it is small, then it is better to abandon dark colors. On the contrary, furniture (with a suitable combination with the color of the walls) can be dark. For example, wenge-colored furniture is suitable for light walls.

The best style for a small room is minimalism. You can choose furniture in country style, high-tech, removing all unnecessary items. Not bad fit into a small hallway furniture-transformer.

Set up in a minimalist style

Classic style with decorations (if appropriate) is suitable for a large hallway. There is no need to be afraid of overflowing the room, otherwise it may seem empty.

Mirror size

For those who use the mirror for its intended purpose, it is best to purchase a large vertical one. This option will be successful for decorating hallways with low ceilings. They visually raise the ceiling, stretching the room.

In small corridors (most often in Khrushchev houses), there is a need to expand them. The mirror will help visually expand the space, and you need to hang it on a wide wall. Volumetric floor structures are not suitable for such hallways, instead it is better to make room for:

Original mirror design

The effect of expanding the area is based on the reflection in the mirror surface. The longer the surface that reflects, the more spacious the corridor will appear.

For low ceilings, a vertical mirror must be purchased. Usually they are placed on the wall, but there is a more creative solution - to place them on the front door. To achieve double expansion, they are placed at the corners of the corridor.

You can also use a small mirror to decorate, in which you can see half of your reflection. Usually they have an oval shape, an interesting frame and are decorated with beautiful finishes. They also often have backlighting from the side and from above.

Oval model for your reflection

Another option is to purchase a cabinet with a mirror. There are one or two mirror surfaces on the doors. There are also cabinets for shoes or a dressing table with a mirror.

Furniture can be floor, wall or even swivel. The last type of furniture can be tilted, rotated or moved to another location.

Wardrobe for your things and shoes

Lighting

There is often no natural source of light in the hallway - a window. It is replaced by a lamp on the ceiling or a lamp attached to the wall, located on a table or chest of drawers. Illuminated mirror is a very stylish solution. This design is not only practical, but also very comfortable and beautiful.

Illumination makes the interior of the room more mysterious and interesting. You can preen in front of the mirror without turning on the lamp. In addition, the atmosphere of the hallway will change due to such lighting. This option will look great in a small room.

Illumination - a convenient solution for the hallway

The most successful option is a high structure, because it reflects a person completely. In the store you can buy various designs - from small to large.

Hallway lighting with a large mirror is selected individually. The upper part of the mirror frame is great for a lighting lamp (but only if it is located no higher than two meters above the floor level). If it is wide, then the backlight is placed on the side lamps (the same height restriction applies).

Model for full display

You need to choose the backlight, taking into account some features:

Be sure to match the style of the entire room

Luminaires must be combined in their style with the design of the entire hallway . You can make lamps hanging cornice with spotlights. There are also models with built-in lighting.

Placement principles

Some designers install wall-to-wall mirrors. Glass can be located both on the surface of one wall, and on two. Such a mirror corridor looks very impressive, but not everyone can afford it.

Most often, one mirror is installed on one of the hallway walls. You can also put a chest of drawers with a mirrored door. It is not recommended to place an object in front of the front door (with rare exceptions).

Light style idea with mirrors

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Wardrobe in the hallway

A wardrobe with a mirrored wall performs several useful functions in the hallway at once: it saves space and stores things. Such an element in the interior visually increases the space in the room, makes it more cozy and comfortable.

The mirror in the hallway performs several important functions:

Built-in wardrobe increases the area of ​​the room

Wardrobe width

Narrow mirrored wardrobes look best in hallways with narrow corridors, which do not take up extra free space. The thoughtfulness of such furniture will ensure compactness, as well as its convenience and practicality.

For this type of room, a narrow cafe is suitable, which has shelves for storing shoes and umbrellas. In addition, the reflection will visually expand the narrow corridor.

A large wardrobe can be placed in a square room. It can store not only outerwear (jackets and raincoats), but also other items that could not be found in the apartment - exercise equipment, an ironing board, tents, a vacuum cleaner, mops, etc. Such a piece of furniture will transform the hallway, and will allow you to avoid piling up the house with unnecessary items.

It is better to use a wide wardrobe in a square hallway

Before buying (especially for a hallway with a narrow corridor), you need to measure the area. To do this, you can use a tape measure.

Built-in models

For small rooms, built-in models with a mirror surface are most appropriate. They take up no space and are very compact. Sandblasted cabinets are very common, as they look expensive and elegant.

The main disadvantage of such furniture is that it is made to order, as it must exactly match the parameters of the room. Accordingly, the production takes some time. A model with a size approximately suitable for the dimensions of the room cannot be bought.

Built-in with pattern

If you have a niche, you can save on cabinet walls as there will be walls instead. You just need to order compartment doors, systems for shoes and other things, install them in the hallway and use them. If the wardrobe also has a decorative function, there are different techniques - decorative film or sandblasting.

Corner cabinets

Corner cabinets are usually placed in hallways with one free corner. Such a piece of furniture is very roomy, allows you to rationally use the free space of the room. The closet is great for storing various accessories, clothes, bags and things that do not fit in the room (ironing boards, exercise equipment, etc. )

Very handy and practical model

If the entrance hall is spacious enough, then furniture without side walls that will come into contact with the walls will do. For small hallways, you can choose not a triangular, but a pentagonal wardrobe.

Outside there are various shelves, drawers, and inside it - long bars for outerwear. Even a small closet provides its user with the ideal condition of the room, saves space and decorates the interior.

Use space efficiently

Radius cabinets

Radius cabinets are specially designed for those who love non-standard furniture. This piece of furniture is a model with convex doors that can be moved sideways around the circumference. Such cabinets are not only spacious, but also comfortable, beautiful. D Sandblasting technologies, photo printing, etc. are used to decorate such furniture.

The radius cabinet has the impressive advantage of being safe for small children. If it is inscribed in a corner and does not have sharp corners, then it does not pose any danger to preschoolers. The advantages of this furniture are compensated by the high price (compared to a standard cabinet).

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Location in the room

When buying, it is very important to choose the right place for its location. An incorrectly chosen closet can visually reduce the hallway, take up more free space or make it darker and more inconspicuous.

There are several location rules that help to correctly position it in the room:

Creating a design with a single object

Chest of drawers with a mirror

There are several options for a chest of drawers: models that have elements that are not connected to each other and monolithic ones with a built-in mirror. The first option differs in that the mirror is hung directly on the wall.

Before choosing a dresser model, you need to understand the purpose for which it is bought. The appearance of the furniture, its design will depend on this. For example, if a chest of drawers is bought for outerwear, hats and scarves, then it is better to choose a traditional model.

Hanging the mirror on the wall

Chests of drawers with compartments with shelves are suitable for storing keys, glasses and shoe sponges. Furniture with a lot of asymmetric relative to each other drawers for storing small and medium items will look very nice. There is usually a shelf for shoes at the bottom of the chest of drawers. There are also models created exclusively for storing small things.

Pros and cons

A mirror is one of the most important elements in the hallway, which is why furniture with reflective surfaces is so popular:

White chest of drawers - creating the illusion of freedom

The disadvantages of such furniture are:

This chest of drawers is more difficult to care for

Materials

The hallway is the dirtiest and most used room in the house, so all the furniture and fixtures in it must be strong and reliable. The material of the chest of drawers should not be very dirty, afraid of moisture or deteriorate from sharp objects:

The chest of drawers must not be too dirty

Size and shape

The size of the chest of drawers must match the dimensions of the room. The chest of drawers should have a convenient storage system for small items. There are different types of chests of drawers:

Narrow chest of drawers for easy movement

How to place it correctly?

The hallway should be comfortable and practical. For storing small items, outerwear, a chest of drawers with a mirror is perfect. It can be:

Hanging entryway

Hallways with an architectural niche can be fitted with a closed or open dressing room.

Table with a mirror

You can hang not only paintings and various decorations on the wall, but also shelves, panels, posters. You can also place wall furniture on the wall. One option is a wall table or console. It should be combined with a mirror in the hallway. This furniture is usually made of wood:

Table with mirror for small hallways

This wooden table is perfect for small hallways. The choice of wall consoles is now huge.

Dressing table with a mirror

Many comfortable shelves are an important criterion when choosing furniture for the hallway. One of the convenient options is a dressing table with a mirror. The most expensive ones are made in Italy, the more inexpensive ones - in Russia. A dressing table is suitable for a hallway in the style:

A popular model for this room

A dressing table can be combined with any kind of mirror. It can be inexpensive if made from laminated MDF. Wood models are much more expensive, so not everyone can buy such furniture.

Baguette mirror

This mirror is used not only in apartments, but also in private houses. It is used for lovers of bold room design, it looks bright and modern. Often used in classic style rooms . In addition to hallways, it can also be located in the bedroom, bathroom, hall or office.

Framing mirror for a classic interior

Perfect combination - white frame or wrought iron baguette. You can replace the baguette mirror with a trellis with a wooden table.

A baguette mirror has certain advantages:

Many designs available

Unfortunately, baguette mirrors also have disadvantages:

Beveled mirror

From French, the word "bevel" is translated as "faceted plane". Beveling technology is used to create unusual mirrors used in modern interiors . The French began to use the technology, and it was thanks to this country that it was widely recognized in many countries.

Beveled mirror

Beveling is carried out along the entire length of the product at the same angle (from 100 to 550 degrees). Visually, such a mirror becomes more voluminous and reflects much more light than usual. It is suitable for dark and small rooms - it will help visually expand them.

There are several ways of beveling, the technology is carried out:

Has a variety of cuts

Facet in the interior

Such a mirror surface can be used when finishing different surfaces or as a separate decoration. It can decorate, for example, the floor or ceiling, as well as arches, doorways or columns. This allows you to hide small defects, visually increase the free space in the room . Therefore, placing mirror tiles in a small hallway is a great solution.

Faceted mirror can be hung in the living room. This will help to beat the familiar interior in a new way. To enhance the positive effect of a mirror tile, you can place an additional light source next to it. You can use a spotlight that will fill the room with bright brilliance.

Using a beveled ceiling to decorate the ceiling

Using a bevelled mirror in the bathroom is a great solution as this room is usually small. In such a room, you can place a lot of such decorations, since it will be difficult to overdo it. Mirrors create the effect of depth and infinity. To enhance it, you can lay out tiles diagonally and alternate ceramic with mirror. It is very important to choose the right angle of inclination, as it affects the perception of the entire space as a whole.

The kitchen is also an excellent place for a beveled mirror. It will reflect cooked dishes, which will help increase appetite. According to Feng Shui, it is believed that such mirrors attract wealth to the house.

Often used in the kitchen

In the bedroom, either you should not use reflective surfaces at all, or you should do it carefully. In the rest room, nothing should be annoying, so if you want to buy a mirror, you need to stop at a small one. It should not be visible from any part of the room, irritating the eye with reflections.

Shoe cabinets for a narrow hallway

A narrow shoe cabinet is best suited for a narrow corridor in the hallway. When choosing, stop at a high and roomy shoe rack. In narrow bedside tables, most often there are many shelves, and many different little things are placed in them. These shoes have a wide range, so picking it up is easy. Compared to wardrobes and chests of drawers, a shoe rack is inexpensive. At the same time, she is not inferior to them in her parameters.

Also available with a seat. In addition to shelves for storing small items and shoes, these chests of drawers are very convenient to use. Now you no longer have to put on boots or tie your shoelaces while standing.

Popular Shoe Rack with Seat

Colorful cushions can be placed on the seat of the shoe rack to diversify the design of . In addition, it is not necessary to purchase standard black or brown furniture. A bright shoe rack with a colored seat will bring a joyful touch to the interior of the hallway.

Hallway shoe rack with a mirror is one of the most affordable and convenient options. One of the disadvantages of such furniture is its small size, most often not in full growth, but only in half. If in the hallway there is another mirror that is large, the second one will become its addition.

The most convenient and budget option

Another interesting option for the hallway is a shoe rack with hangers. It is much cheaper than a wardrobe, but it can store some items of outerwear. If such shoe racks have a seat, then they are more comfortable to use. Such shoe racks do not take up much space and are suitable for use in small hallways.

One of the shoe racks is metal . It is made up of several slats to keep the shoes ventilated. It does not collect dirt and moisture, and the shoes dry naturally. In addition, metal does not absorb the smell of shoes (unlike wood or plastic). Forged shoe racks fit perfectly into any interior.

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Mirror in the interior

Choosing the best design ideas

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Conclusions

If you like to embody bold and original design ideas in your home, you can try combined models that are trimmed with leather, made "antique" or decorated with small metal elements.

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Mirror in the hallway - expanding the space

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