Console tables are an important piece of furniture that offer versatile potential yet tend to fill very specific needs. They come in many different shapes and finishes, but usually are defined by their unique height. Most of contemporary console tables stand at around 80 cm tall and are taller than a coffee table but shorter than chest of drawers. They are mostly used for standalone placement against walls or against the back of a sofa. In the past, they were used in the living rooms, having a decorative purpose, decorated with flowers, lamps, photo frames and other accessories, but today, besides adding beauty to your interior, they have a number of other uses. That being said, nowadays, a modern console table can be used as a dining room, as a breakfast nook or a bedroom vanity. However, even they can be an astonishing addition to any space in your home, contemporary console tables get the most use in the hallway.
A Contemporary Hall Table Adds Function and Style to Your Space
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A console table can add function and style to your space without overwhelming it. Anyway, the very first thing that you need to consider before purchasing a contemporary hall table is to make sure that it’s in the same style as the other elements in the room where it will be going to. That being said, if you are into modern style, you should consider purchasing a small contemporary hall table with a marble top and black finish legs made from steel that will perfectly fit into the contemporary look of your interior space. But, if you are more into classic styles, then you should purchase a hall table with brushed acacia legs and polished concrete top that will make a charming addition to your space.
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Anyway, in order to choose a hall table that will add function to your space as well, considering the size of the space is very important. If your space, for example is smaller and you need an extra storage, you should opt for a modern hall table with storage. Contemporary console tables with baskets can be a great solution for collecting items of your daily usage within a space. They come in different shapes and sizes and can be both attractive and functional. Although they can be placed everywhere in your home, their most frequent use is found in hallways and lobby where they create a focal point and can be used as a place for collecting daily letters and mail.
There are also contemporary console tables with drawers, where all things that need to be on hand but hidden, can be stored, providing additional storage without creating clutter of things in your house. The top of the table can be used for flowers, a lamp or your favourite decorative items adding warmth and unique style to your home décor.
Anyway, if you want to have a modern console table that is one of a kind, you should look into handmade items that are available from many individual tradesmen. That way you can get a unique piece of furniture that can add function and style to your space and can be found only in your home.
Different Console Tables and How to Decorate Them Like a Pro
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As I mentioned before, the most common place to put a console table is the hallway. Placed by the entry door, a modern hall table can provide some much-needed surface space for hats, scarves, keys, letters and other items. Anyway, if you want to decorate it with style, I recommend you to hang a wall mirror above the console table that will not only fill the empty space, but will also give you a place to check your appearance before leaving your house. Furthermore, if you want to add height to your space, opt for a simple vase and decorate it with tall sticks. Another trick to add height to your hallway is to put a table lamp on the console table, which can look great and you can also turn it on in the evenings for a little moonlighting.
You can also style the bottom of the table too. So, if you want to add some texture underneath, you should opt for a console table with high steel or wooden legs and place your favourite x-bench or poufs for extra seating. If you live in a tiny apartment, you can use the console table as a dining room. In that case, the console table can include two stools that fit nearly beneath the table to save space between uses. So, before dining, you can pull out the chairs to serve as seating while hosting guests. Anyway, you should always pay attention that the stools fit perfectly with the other pieces of furniture in the house.
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This kind of table also can be used as a bedroom vanity, a breakfast nook, a convenient workspace or a bar carts. Console tables are very narrow while still offering significant surface storage space and that is why they can be perfect if used as small space bar carts. If used as bar carts, they can be loaded with an assortment of drinks and expensive glassware, which can be the next best thing in at-home entertaining.
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However, if you have enough space and you use the console table only as a decorative element, you can decorate it in many other ways. So, if you want to create a large focal point in the center of your table, you should opt whether for a mirror, a piece of art, or a couple of pieces of art or photos that can create an anchor. People call it that way, because the object that need to be a focal point should be a heavy object that centers the console table and don’t move. A console table decorated this way can be a perfect decorative element whether for your hallway or your living room. If you want, on the other hand to give your console table life and more visually appealing, add a natural element such as an orchid, other flowers or even a terrarium. A terrarium is easy to make and maintain, and it can present not only a focal point, but a world within your world. It can offer a beautiful addition and add some style to your home of office. Anyway, no matter the type of the flower, you can place it on top of some books to add height and not clutter your table too.
