Console and sofa tables are great for rounding off all those little spaces that remain once your main furniture pieces are in place. Small and adaptable, these tables can add style and functionality to any room or hallway.
Here are a couple of expert tips that would help you choose the perfect console and sofa tables for your home.
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Depending on which room you keep them in, different decoration styles are going to work better:
The living room is just the place for the traditional style of console and sofa tables. Made of richly ornamented wood with a dark wood finish, these tables are made to impress. Instead of tucking them in between a sofa and a wall, place them in plain view, with fancy table lamps to draw attention.
Modern console tables made of glass or polished chrome jive well with the limited space of a hallway. Lean tables with clean lines and simple designs are perfect for creating a small ledge for keeping keys and other miscellaneous items near the entrance.
You need a balance of form and function for any furniture in the dining room. Console tables of the transitional style are decorative without being too ornate, with rounded corners and dark wood finish that is excellent for a classy dining area.
The Bedroom is hardly the place for ostentatious decorations. The console tables you use here should reflect that design ethos. Contemporary style of tables constructed out of lighter woods or metal are best for a small dressing table or a desk by your bed.
Want to add more style to your home? => Decor
If you aim to spruce up your home with intelligently placed console and sofa tables, you need to focus on decorative pieces. Ornate tables with pedestals and a simple ledge for displaying artwork or a flower vase are ideal. Go for glass or chrome finish for an even more chic look, which lends a modern touch to your room without taking up much space.
Need more space for odds and ends? => Storage
Console tables with drawers and cubbies can be used to store the little things that clutter up your home. Slim and stylish, console tables can hold items of everyday use out of sight while freeing up floor area for other furniture.
Looking to complement your existing furniture? => Accent
Accent type console and sofa tables tend to be simple and understated. The goal here is not to take attention away from your current ensemble, but rather complement their look. Placing a plain console table (wood or glass) at the back of a couch or up against the wall is a great way to maximize the usage of space.
