How to Style a Console Table: Area & Holiday Season
Original article: https://flowyline.com/blogs/for-diy-ers/how-to-style-a-console-table
Have you ever been impressed with the console table in someone's entryway, living room, or dining room? Are you curious about how to style a console table? This article will bring useful ideas and tips for setting up console tables according to the area and holiday!
What Is a Console Table?
A console table is often used in places with limited space, such as entryways, behind sofas, hallways, etc.
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A console table is a long rectangular, narrow table about the same height as a dining table, usually about 28 inches to 32 inches tall, and usually leans against a wall. It is often used to display or store items in limited spaces such as entryways, porches, behind the sofa, or any convenient location. With an open concept interior design, a console table can be seen as an object that visually and conveniently divides areas.
How to Style a Console Table
According to Area
- Entryway: This is the high traffic area and the first impression for guests. The space below can be used to store shoes and backpacks. Some popular decorative items include:
- Lamps
- Wall mirrors
- Art paintings, personal photos or sculptures
- A decorative tray for keys, loose change, mail
- A potted plant
- A scented candle or even an essential oil diffuser to create an impressive scent
Place a console table at the entryway to create a highlight and impress guests
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- Dining room: The console table in the dining space functions as a serving station or display area, containing auxiliary items such as glasses and wine bottles, supporting the overall dining experience. For the console table type with drawers, it can store dinnerware, cutlery, placemats, and napkins. Some items commonly used for styling are:
- A beautiful serving tray with handles to hold appetizers, desserts, or drinks
- Candlesticks for a touch of elegance
- Potted plants or a framed botanical print create a relaxing feeling when enjoying food
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