25 Ways to Decorate a Console Table
Console Table Collections
So I collect something strange… hand sculptures. It started with me inheriting two of the first carvings my father ever made of hands, and went from there! So no, I’m not crazy, but collections can be a fun way to “grab” (get it- hands) someone’s attention, and are a great way to start a conversation about something you love.
Leaf Collection | Elizabeth Kimberly
25 Ways to Decorate a Console Table
Layered Entry Table, I love this. I have to admit I love the organic way this has evolved and the un-staged nature of the decorating makes it feel like it will keep evolving over time. The clips on the peg board are an open invitation for interesting items to be constantly on display and changing often. If you’re a clean freak, I guess this wouldn’t work, but I LOVE the quirkiness of the display for sure. | Pinterest
Gallery Wall | 320 Sycamore
Decorative Plate Collage – Never forget the wall behind the console table. i love how this wall takes advantage of the interesting shape of the console table. And since I have a dish fetish I REALLY love this wall. Besides this is one of my favorite sites for doll patterns…. be sure to check it out! | Mmm Crafts
25 Ways to Decorate a Console Table
Aqua Accents | Decorpad via Marcus Design
Posh Pieces | House Beautiful
Functional Console Table Decor
Don’t forget that it is best to have an item be both beautiful and functional. In an entry for example a console table is the perfect place to collect and display you sun glasses and keys. It can also be a great place to collect mail (in a fashionable basket) or magazines in baskets. While you may immediately think of decorating the top of a console table, don’t forget to think about the real estate below the table.
A great example of smart storage underneath the table, check out this table at Pottery Barn.
A mirror is always a great functional piece to hang above a console table especially in an entry or mudroom. To make sure you’ve got you makeup on before you step out the door…. | Design Sponge
Skirted Storage, is a great idea for adding storage and style. | Better Homes and Gardens
Metropolitan Console Table, can you tell I love books in baskets? I have them in my house now and in my last house and I like to show pictures of them on my blog. There are several reasons I like this idea. It is a great way to collect magazines or misc books in one confined loacation. If you fill the basket, it is time to let some of those books or magazines go to the next person. Additionally I LOVE the added texture of a woven basket, and adding layers of texture to any room should never be overlooked. | Pottery Barn
Entryway Organizer, never overlook the console talbe as being a command center for your home. It is always good to havea central location for those items you tend to lose, wollets, keys, cell phones. Just make a plan for organization, and let all the family members know the plan to help you keep things in order. | Martha Stewart
Front Door Drop Zone, Sometimes a drawer in that console talbe can be just as important as the decor on tip, if it means you will keep the drop off zone clean! Something to consider when buying or building a piece of furniture for a busy location. | Better Homes and Gardens
Hideaway Printer | PBJ Stories
Love the vintage suitcases for added storage in a really stylish way, no need to hide them, instead let them be a focal point. | Pinterest
Great post, love all the inspiration!
What a great post! So many people struggle with this. I did a smiliar post on my blog recently about styling a fireplace mantel. Another one that can be tricky!
Susan
simplymodernhome.com
You can never go wrong with a console table! Right now we use an old trunk as one, but I really can’t wait to get a new one at a normal height.
Great post – gave me loads of new ideas!
Thanks for letting me know! I am so glad!
This is the greatest post evah! just posted it on my facebook page! You are the greatest!! Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh so much eye candy to start my day! I am slightly obsessed with entry way tables and post makes me so happy and inspired!
Can you please tell me where to find the leaf collection frames photos. They would be perfect above my entry way table!
Would the Decorative Plate Collage Console looks as great as the one you featured in slide 19 if the plates were all the same size? I have a great collection of plates I’d love to display, but they are all the same size….
Hi Tina! I think that could work. I would probably line them all up in a grid so it would be more like a specimen art style, where everything is lined up, rather than the organic type shape of those featured in the photo. Good luck!
I have a medium brown sofa back/console table that is slightly old fashioned (but I like it) with turned out feet. In the past it just held a basket for mail and hats on one end, and a lamp on the other end. I needed to move and now it doubles as a TV stand in my living room and the cable box as well as the lamp is there. It is pretty squeezed. I’m thinking of getting old Coca-Cola boxes that to provide storage underneath for the CD’s and movies I have as well as some a sturdy place for the cable box and the dvd player. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Hi Denise,
If you’d like to send me a picture, either to [email protected] or over on Facebook, I’d be happy to share your question with our Facebook followers to give you some input and ideas. Thanks!