Consoles make an instant first impression of your home, as they are generally placed at the entrance to welcome guests by adorning pretty bouquets, frames and decorative objects on it. The entrance consoles can become the focal point and the main attraction of the main door passage to the other rooms.
Because of its narrow width and long length, a console table can squeeze into just about any hallway, entry or small living room. This multi-purpose piece of furniture serves as both a convenient drop spot for keys and an extra storage station. Whether you prefer a dramatic mirrored console table or a traditional console table, there are many different options to accommodate all styles.
A narrow console table also works well in living rooms, either placed on the wall or behind a sofa. They can even work as makeup vanities or small space desks.
A console is at times placed behind a sofa, so it doesn’t take up much space yet can still be used for additional storage and décor. It can either complement or substitute for your current furniture. Depending on your design preference, they come in many different styles and material, including wood, metal and glass. Different types of consoles fulfil different purposes and perform varied functions like:
- Adding style to entrance area
Consoles place at the entry way attract the maximum attention of the visitors to your home. It gives one the option to display, beautiful photo frames, decorative pieces, art, lighting and other beautiful things.
- Storage
It’s a handy space to keep your small items lost like the keys, mails etc.
- Complements the décor of the house
The consoles assist in complementing the existing décor of the house in keeping with the color and the look of the decor, flooring and the furniture present in the homes. Its keeps the empty corners of the home occupied.
- Adds a style statement when combined with light
Teaming up the consoles with beautifully carved mirrors on the top with wall lighting accentuates the walls of the entrance as well as the entrance area, hence adding style and making a great first impression.
Types of the Entrance consoles
- Narrow table
These small narrow console tables fit into a narrow hallway perfectly well because they are slim and narrow, these tables usually fit properly in the most entrances. In this type also various different sizes and styles of consoles are available.
- A foyer table
The foyer tables are designed for wider spaces and more spacious entrances and living rooms. These are generally low rounded tables that are used to display in the centre of the room. The rooms that end up looking empty can go for the foyer console tables as it makes the space look covered.
- Credenza
These tables have a historic and exotic name were used late back by the ancient kings. The credenza’s include the option of storage space underneath the table. Modern credenza includes the sideboards also, commonly preferred in spacious houses or the estate homes.
Tips to accentuate the entry consoles
Tip 1: Choose a primary focal piece
Whether it’s a unique mirror or a piece of your beloved artwork or sculpture, incorporating one focal point to the center of the console table vignette is key to keeping things structured and clean-looking. Keep this focal piece in proportion with the table; it should also probably be larger than the other accent pieces.
Tip 2: Add Lighting
Truly, the console table is like an island in the area; as such, it has the inherent capacity to be a beacon to the entire space, small as it may be. Lighting is imperative for this, particularly if the only other light in the entry or hallway is the central overhead light.
Tip 3: You can go for symmetry
Symmetry always add balance to the space so you can add lamps on the both corners of the console with a painting in between the lamps. This will add symmetry to the place and will look elegant.
Tip 4 :Make use of the accent chairs
If your console is not big enough to cover the space that you wish to, then place an accent chair next to the console. it surely will make the guest feel welcome . This will add a certain character to the space when the entire set of the furniture will complement each other well.
Tip 4 :Underneath space can be used
You can place your vibrant pots, sculptures, the baskets or even the stack of books and magazines .
Tip 5 :Showcase your personality. The console table can easily be an outlet for your personal expression. Stack some interesting books under a potted plant, add on a unique artefact or a couple of show pieces from your personal collection. A console table is also a great space for keeping fresh flowers fresh with seasonal touches.
