High Style In A Console Table

Decorative furniture is always fun to buy. Especially when it is not actually essential to your living space, but you are merely looking to fill an empty wall or create some decorative surfaces, your creative options begin to broaden. One piece you might really love is a mirrored console table.

Console tables are usually long and narrow tables constructed to be affixed to or set against a wall. They are most commonly found as decorative pieces in the living room, dining room, or entrance hall. As with all furniture, today you can find them in dozens of styles. The piece to perfectly suit your home décor is definitely out there. You just have to do the search. The first thing you might consider is if you’re looking for a more modern console table (straight, sleek lines and minimalist appearance) or something more antique (curved and decorative legs, delicate engravings). Of course, an antique console table does not actually have to be antique. Most of us are not looking to invest that kind of money. It merely refers to the style and build of the console.

Whatever era you decide draw your console from, color is going to be a major factor. The tables can be built from virtually any material; various wood finishes, metal, glass, wicker. A black console table will require furniture and décor to support it. That means deep, dark, bold colors, or a “theme” or black and white contrast. A white console table, however, makes less of a statement and can often fall into the background of many color schemes. Wood finishes should match other pieces in your space, rather than clash. For example, an oak console table will work best with oak or pine, not mahogany. In an entryway, where there is usually very little furniture around, you’ll have much more leeway. For that reason, the hall console table can take any form or color.

There are two interesting styles I’d like to bring up. One is the half moon console table. I already mentioned that most consoles are long and narrow; meaning rectangular. So the half moon really is a step out of the box. The shape is very elegant, however. In a room that has many sharp edges, a half moon can bring a necessary softness to the atmosphere. The second is the mission style. A mission console table looks neither modern nor antique. It has a very craftsy, rough edge feel to its wooden construct. Many people love the mission style, but it is appropriate only among certain furniture styles.

Whether you choose a classic wall console or a mission style sofa console table, the fun of decorating does not end there. Consoles are built for laying out your decorative pieces. Flower arrangements, dishes, photographs, anything you’d like on an open display. The mirror behind your console will only add to the charm. Only, don’t overcrowd the tabletop. One, two, or three lovely pieces will be enough to complete your design.

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