Have you ever been impressed with the console table in someone's entryway, living room, or dining room? Even though each home is different, a few console table styling tips and tricks are super useful! Styling a console table is a way to bring more function and personality to your space. Are you curious about how to style a console table? This article will bring useful ideas and tips for setting up console tables according to the area and holiday!

How to Style a Console Table

Add Items on The Bottom

Adding substantial items will balance the whole look of the console table, such as baskets, vases, coffee table books, etc
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When styling open consoles, start by placing larger, heavier items on the bottom to balance the look. For example, baskets work well because they add storage for shoes and bring in texture. For added interest, you can consider using bigger items like vases or stacked coffee table books. Furthermore, do not forget to check if the items on the bottom are tall enough. With this rule, you can make sure to leave just a small gap between them and the top of the console.

Add Key Accessories

Start with the bigger items when decorating. Place lamps, a large vase, stacked books, or layered artwork first. Then, step back and see how it feels. If something seems off, try balancing the sizes of items on either side of the console. For example, if there’s a large lamp on the left, adding a similar sized vase on the right can create harmony.

Enhance the Top

How to style a console table with the top? Above the console, hang or lean a large piece to tie everything together. Artwork is a good option because it works well to set the tone for the rest of the house. Otherwise, you can use a mirror, which is perfect for a last minute check as you head out the door. A large piece above the console also creates a focal point and balances the overall look

Take Notice of the Details

Don’t overlook the details while doing all the steps on how to style console table! Once the main pieces are in place, it’s time to add the finishing touches! There are many ways to style a console table, but we recommend adding a candle for fragrance, a tray or box for keys, small decorative items, and some greenery to complete the look.

Some Tips and Tricks for Styling a Console Table

According to Area

• Entryway: This is the high traffic area and the first impression for guests. The space below can be used to store shoes and backpacks. Some popular decorative items include:
• Lamps
• Wall mirrors
• Art paintings, personal photos or sculptures
• A decorative tray for keys, loose change, mail
• A potted plant
• A scented candle or even an essential oil diffuser to create an impressive scent

Place a console table at the entryway to create a highlight and impress guests
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• Dining room: The console table in the dining space functions as a serving station or display area, containing auxiliary items such as glasses and wine bottles, supporting the overall dining experience. For the console table type with drawers, it can store dinnerware, cutlery, placemats, and napkins. Some items commonly used for styling are:
• A beautiful serving tray with handles to hold appetizers, desserts, or drinks
• Candlesticks for a touch of elegance
• Potted plants or a framed botanical print create a relaxing feeling when enjoying food
• Living room: The console table is placed in many different positions in the living room to support relaxation and entertainment activities. It can help tidy up your coffee table and enhance the light in the room. Console tables with drawers and shelves can hold cable boxes and DVR equipment or be specifically used as TV stands. So, how to style a console table in living room?
• Use a sleek lamp with just enough light for reading or creating a cozy atmosphere
• Displaying a sculptural piece, an interesting vase, or a travel collection can help you remember beautiful memories
• Add a few books or magazines, especially ones with beautiful covers, to increase the aesthetic value of the space
• You can use a console table behind the sofa to store drinks and snacks when entertaining
• Add candles to create a warm and chill feeling
• Placing a pot of plants and dried flowers shows your love of beauty

The console table is often placed behind the sofa to support relaxation and entertainment activities

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• Bedroom: There are many ways to use console tables in the bedroom. Placed next to the head of the bed, it becomes a dressing table or replaces an end table. Placed at the end of the bed, it can be used as a TV stand. Placed next to it, against the wall, is a study desk. Here's how to style a long console table in the bedroom:
• Place a mirror above
• Add chairs to turn it into a dressing table or study table
• Add a lamp with soft light
• Add a tray to display your favorite jewelry, perfume, skincare, makeup and other items
• Books or magazines are indispensable for your soul

According to Holiday Season

Now you know how to style a console table under the TV, behind a couch or headboard. Next, Flowyline will suggest how to style a console table for Christmas, Halloween, Valentine, Thanksgiving, which are big festivals and in the summer.

• Valentine's Day: Flowers and candles are indispensable for the love theme. Add commemorative photo frames, statues of lovebirds or cupids, and a bowl filled with red heart-shaped ornaments. You can consider hanging heart banners or wooden letters, and don't forget to include mementos between the two of you.
• Summer: Bring the outdoors in with seashells, a bowl of colorful lemons, and a framed beach photograph. When it comes to summer, a lush green tree is indispensable! Use rattan baskets and neutral colors like beige, white, and brown to blend the white sand beach vibe.

Create a summer vibe with white, brown, and beige tones for the console table
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• Halloween: Evoke a spooky ambiance with black candlesticks, a miniature raven figurine, a bat, a skull, a witch's hat, a custom Halloween painting or pillow, a dry black tree branch, and lots of orange pumpkins.
• Christmas: Fill the winter atmosphere with pine pots, snow-white house models, Santa Claus, miniature pine trees, sparkly star ornaments, a string of fairy lights, candles, laurel wreaths, paintings, and other letters containing good wishes.

Style console table with reindeer, pine tree, and decorative lights for a warm Christmas atmosphere
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Layer in Colors & Textures

You don't need to stick to just one style when styling a console table! Try using neutrals in different textures and shades. You can also display your favorite books or travel souvenirs. Mixing items with warm tones, like a wooden bowl, with cool tones, like marble candlesticks or bookends. It will create an interesting look!

Include Something Green

Another console table styling trick is adding something green! Add a touch of greenery, whether it's a plant, some branches from your yard, or a small succulent. A console table, if has something green, will show that you value both your home and nature.

Play with Symmetry

Using matching or color coordinated lamps, sculptures, or decorative boxes will create a balanced and intentional look. This console table styling tip helps your space feel organized and artistic. You can do the same with wall art by placing a few framed pieces side by side for a cohesive display. If you have kids, let them contribute their artwork for a personal touch! That’s always the most unique way how to style a console table!

Choose Unique Console Table Legs

The variety of shapes of metal console table legs will inspire your DIY project
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Here's how to style a console table quickly and easily, and it's surprisingly effective. Consider unique metal console table legs to make your console table truly unique. The variety of shapes, colors, and sizes will inspire you to choose and set up your special console table.

In more detail, we have some tips for short and long consoles. Depending on the available space in the room, you can place the console table short (under 30 inches) or long (60 inches or more). There are a few things to note when choosing a short console table:

• Do not place heavy objects on the short console table
• You should use smaller decorative items so as not to create a bulky feeling
• Stack furniture on top of each other to save space and create visual interest

Add Storage if Needed

If you are wondering how to style a console table with storage? Choosing a console table with drawers or shelves increases storage capacity. It is especially useful for storing mail, keys, or other everyday items. If you don't have drawers, you can still take advantage of the space below to place rattan baskets or canvas boxes.

With these ideas and tips, you've learned how to style a console table the way you want. Now is the time to experiment, get creative and enjoy your results! Besides, using high quality metal legs, like those offered by Flowyline Design, can significantly enhance the aesthetics of your table! Just contact us via email at customerservice@flowyline.com or call us at +1 (323) 990-2487 for the fastest support!