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A Buyer's Guide to Console Tables

Posted by Emily Haddington on 14th Feb 2022

A Buyer's Guide to Console Tables

A Buyer's Guide to Console Tables

Ever had a spare corner in a room that looks a little empty? Or wanted a useful place to store bits and bobs? The answer may lie in a console table! Console tables have become a big trend in the last few years, with many homeowners using them in the living room, bedroom, and even bathroom! They are versatile, and create a very attractive display area. Liven up any unused or bland spot in your home with a console table to make it a stylish focal point of your living space. Here's what you should be keeping in mind when purchasing a console table!

Measure up properly

Console tables obviously vary in shapes and sizes – and this is perfect if you are working with a particularly small space. Make sure you measure the space thoroughly to ensure that you can fit the table within it easily. This includes space above the table for presentation items. Once you have found a table that you like, use tape on the floor to map out where it will go to check that it fits, or use a cardboard cut out of the same size to test the area and see how it feels. This visualisation trick is ideal if you are unsure of how much space the table will actually take up.

The majority of console tables are designed to be placed against a wall (or the foot of a bed, or against a sofa if you are zoning areas of a large open-plan room). If you are purchasing a console table to create a presentation space, you'll need the wall to position tall items like mirrors and prop pictures up, so keep this in mind when thinking about the size and position of your furniture. Measure the depth of the table carefully. For instance, if you want a narrow console table for a hallway, you want to make sure that people can walk past it easily without tripping over it or knocking it over. We love the stylish Trenton Morden Console Table, with elegant tapered legs and a minimalist design. Because it's slimline, it squeezes into a hallway space with ease.



Consider the style and finish you'd like for your table

There are endless options when it comes to the finish of a console table. Some are made of wood, others coloured plastic, while some have glass tops. Think carefully about the flooring that you have in the space where you plan to put your table. If you have laminated, tiled or wooden flooring, consider a glass, mirrored, grey, dark or monochrome console table, as it will add a stylish look while not distracting the eye from the warmly toned flooring and decorations surrounding it. This is especially if you have a patterned flooring like patterned geometric tiles. We recommend the Washington Grey Console Table in a muted grey finish, with sleek legs and clean lines, which will blend in seamlessly with any space. Opt for glass if you want to create the illusion of more space.



Pick your room

Because console tables are so versatile, you can position them just about anywhere you want in your home! If you have an empty space that needs livening up, chances are a console table will look great there! Of course, one of the most popular locations is the hallway or a landing, where a console table will be home to trinkets and various odds and ends like your car keys and paperwork. In the living room, you may want to position your console table behind or next to a sofa if you are trying to section off a large open plan space. It also makes a perfect ornament display and a great place to position pictures of your loved ones. In the dining room, a console table is the perfect place to display glasses or your favourite china, and even cutlery and place mats if you can contain them within storage boxes. In the bedroom, create a makeshift dressing table from a slim console table, showcasing your favourite perfume bottles and by propping up a mirror against the wall. Just keep in mind though that many console tables are higher than a typical desk. In the bathroom, a console table can be used for placing cosmetics and products, as well as fresh towels and face cloths.

Consider how to style your console table

Think about what you want from your furniture. Is it for storage? Or for display? To prevent the table from becoming cluttered, use a box or two, or dividers to organise loose items like books and papers. If it's going to be a place where you'll throw down loose change or keys, a dish or woven basket is a perfect solution, as this will prevent the table from becoming scratched. A mix of vases, plants, ornaments and stacks of books will being textures and colours to the table, while slim storage boxes are ideal for storing away clutter. A small Ottoman or stool beneath the table also helps to accessorise the space if you don't have a lower shelf.

If you're unsure, opt for wood

If you are trying out a console table for the first time and are simply unsure of which material and size to go for, a slim wooden option like the Parquet Console Table made from solid oak wood is a great start. Wood is timeless and fits in with any colour scheme or style, and the muted tones of this table will fit in well with any space. Wood is also naturally warm, highly strong and durable, and will bring together both modern and traditional pieces in your décor. It will last you for years to come, and can be dressed up to make a statement or pared back to blend in. You simply can't go wrong!

We believe that the console table is one of the home's unsung heroes. They're ideal for creating a pleasing aesthetic or focal point, and can also prove highly functional and practical for storage and placement of smaller loose items. Make sure to take care of your console table by wiping up any spills, by dusting it regularly and by placing it in a position where it doesn't come into contact with direct sunlight or direct heat from a radiator, as this will prevent fading and weakness if you have veneer. This will ensure that your furniture always looks at its best!

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