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February 22, 2016

Console Table Styling

Happy Monday! It was a beautiful weekend here in Michigan! The 50 degree temperature and sunshine had me all giddy for Spring. And nothing says Spring like tulips and pretty pastels.

Thank you Target dollar section for those lovely ceramic lanterns turned vase.

Alright, focus on the topic Colette…console tables!
Today I want to share with you some tips on how to style a table top, specifically those versatile console tables popular in entry ways, living rooms, well…anywhere in the house really!

no fail guide to style a console table with 4 essential items

Console tables are so versatile! They offer a place to display frames and other collectibles in an entry way or can be placed nicely behind a sofa. They also make a great substitute for the traditional night stand. They come in about every style imaginable, from acrylic to stained wood, to bright glossy pops of color.  I’ve compiled a list of go-to items I incorporate that offer a no-fail way to bring in some style and personality to these staple pieces.

Lamps: By far one of my all time favorite accessories and a must have on a console table.  In fact, I’ve been banned many a times from bringing new lamps into the house…that is until we moved and I had new rooms that clearly needed lighting. (Cue evil laugh).  I prefer the symmetrical matchy-matchy look when there is space for two lamps on a table top, but this is totally up to your style and taste. Let your personality really shine through with this element!
no fail guide on styling a console table. Many examples of console table styling with different decor styles.
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no fail guide on styling a console table. Many examples of console table styling with different decor styles.
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Books: Oh, how I love thee.  Hardcover, new and old, there’s no denying books are a great decorative element.  A stack of books under a vase of flowers or candle adds height and dimension. Bonus, they can be so inexpensive! Shop your local book thrift store for some great finds. Ripped or worn cover? Take the jacket off to reveal a beauty in disguise! Look for books that also fuel your interest like design, travel, language, or anything else to speaks to you.

no fail guide on styling a console table. Many examples of console table styling with different decor styles.
 Somewhere Lately

no fail guide on styling a console table. Many examples of console table styling with different decor styles.
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Personal Mementos/Frames: Call me sappy and sentimental, but I feel like your home should tell the story of what and who you love.  I adore having framed pictures of sweet moments between my kids (very rare), family trips, and furry friends throughout the house.  Placing these along the table allows you and others to reflect on these moments with each glance. By placing snapshots in a sweet little frame it’s instant art! Have a collection of sea glass you’ve found along the beach? Display them in a glass vase and place next to your framed pic. Incorporating both mementos and frames your filling your home with character and charm.
no fail guide on styling a console table. Many examples of console table styling with different decor styles.
  Style Me Pretty
Flowers and Foliage: Nothing can brighten my day like a fresh vase of tulips or roses.  Bringing these elements into the home, and onto the console table, add an abundance of color and texture.  This is also a perfect way to bring some seasonal flavor to the table, like a potted poinsettia during those Winter holidays and bright yellow tulips in the spring.

 

no fail guide on styling a console table. Many examples of console table styling with different decor styles.

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no fail guide on styling a console table. Many examples of console table styling with different decor styles.

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I created a mood board to show how all these elements can work together! I used this mood board as inspiration before styling my own console table.

 

no fail guide on styling a console table. Many examples of console table styling with different decor styles.

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Symmetric lamps, flowers and foliage, stacks of books, and a sweet little frame really make this table feel chic and styled.  Start with those basic elements and build from there adding items that make your heart happy. How about those great poufs? So sweet.

Our console table is behind the couch sitting oh, so pretty. It’s something we built custom to our space and needs and we heart it!

how to style a console table with 4 essential items

 

how to style a console table with 4 essential items
no fail guide on styling a console table. Many examples of console table styling with different decor styles.

 

no fail guide on styling a console table. Many examples of console table styling with different decor styles.
no fail guide on styling a console table. Many examples of console table styling with different decor styles.

What are your favorite go-to console table elements?

 

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Comments

  1. Masshole Mommy says

    February 22, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    I love all of these looks. I Look forward to the day when my kids don't destroy everything and I can have nice things like these again!

    Reply
  2. MaeRyan says

    February 22, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    Ohhhh I love all of these looks!

    Reply
  3. CoCo - Our Humble ABoden says

    February 22, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    Love all the little details in your console table! Books are always an easy way to add height and interest!

    Reply
  4. Vicky @ Mess For Less says

    February 22, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    I have always had trouble with this. This decorating tips are practical and the photos really help.

    Reply
  5. Sandy KS says

    February 22, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    I love all the different console tablets you shared. My home is to small for one. One day I would love to have a bigger living room. To have one placed behind the couch as soon as one would walk in to the front door.

    Reply
  6. Moda Addicted says

    February 22, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    I am planning on moving out of my parents house later this year! So all of these decorating tips helped a lot! thanks!

    Reply
  7. Rose Sahetapy says

    February 22, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    All the looks are beautifully designed. I love pastel, it perfectly fit to any other strong color even black. Flowers bring serenity to entire decoration.

    Reply
  8. Amanda says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:55 am

    What great ideas for console tables, I love them all! I really like the idea of putting one behind the couch for more decorating space.

    Reply
  9. Amber N says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:55 am

    I am bad at decorating, but I do love mirrors! A lot of mirrors!

    Reply
  10. Deb Clem-Buckert says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:42 am

    Such great ideas. Now that I have a teen, I need to put my home back together.

    Reply
  11. Colette Wright says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:43 am

    haha i hear ya! Hard to have a balance of nice things that you are okay with possibly getting destroyed

    Reply
  12. Colette Wright says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:43 am

    so chic huh! Even some farmhouse style ones in there!

    Reply
  13. Colette Wright says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:44 am

    thanks! I love having books around for decor!

    Reply
  14. Colette Wright says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:44 am

    I agree Rose 🙂

    Reply
  15. Colette Wright says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:44 am

    Ohh! Have fun decorating!

    Reply
  16. Colette Wright says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:45 am

    yah! We couldnt find the right size for your house either so we built one 🙂

    Reply
  17. Colette Wright says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:45 am

    great Vicky! Thanks!

    Reply
  18. Colette Wright says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:45 am

    go wild Deb!

    Reply
  19. Colette Wright says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:46 am

    total game changer Amanda. Go for it!

    Reply
  20. Colette Wright says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:46 am

    oh i hear ya. Mirrors make a whole space look bigger!

    Reply
  21. Koninika Patel says

    February 23, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    Such a pleasure seeing your lovely post with beauty and style and simplicity. Enjoyed the post with all its grandeur! So well done.

    Reply
  22. TaMara Simon says

    February 23, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    I've been toying with the idea a getting a console table for behind the couch. Too bad I'm having such a hard time finding one I like.

    Reply
  23. NatePD says

    February 23, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    I didn't know that's what its called. I love the inspiration though! Beautiful xo

    Reply
  24. jillconyers says

    February 23, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    You've inspired me to restyle our console table. I'm thinking different accent colors and a mirror. Thanks!

    Reply
  25. Colette Wright says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    Thanks Koninika!

    Reply
  26. Colette Wright says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    We couldn't find what we liked either so we built one! Super simple!

    Reply
  27. Colette Wright says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    Thank you!

    Reply
  28. Colette Wright says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    ohhh fun! Post pics 🙂

    Reply
  29. Kimberly Stroh says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Great ideas! Sometimes console tables can be so ordinary and boring. Love how you dress one up!

    Reply
  30. Amanda Love says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    I always have a scent warmer and flowers on mine and build around the season. BTW I'm loving those lamp holders turn vase from Target. I wonder if I can still find them there. I usually get my home stuff at IKEA.

    Reply
  31. Beeb Ashcroft says

    February 23, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    My sister loves lamps and redecorating them to fit her house. She's come up with many creative ways to make them look retro, it's pretty neat!

    Reply
  32. Heather says

    February 23, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    Beautiful! I might have to try one behind the couch, I can't seem to have anything open and available for the little hands that like to grab things in my home! I love the dollar spot too…so many awesome things!

    Reply
  33. krystle cook says

    February 24, 2016 at 12:13 am

    I've been meaning to buy a console table for the area under my staircase (hard to describe). I especially love the styling of the first picture.

    Reply
  34. Kid Minds says

    February 24, 2016 at 1:29 am

    I can't believe these are Target lanterns. I totally saw them the other day/month (time flies). I would never have guessed they would look so beautiful with flowers in them! Great idea!

    Reply
  35. Toni says

    February 24, 2016 at 2:55 am

    I love them all but I think I'm leaning towards the lamps as my favorite elements. I think my entryway needs some updates!

    Reply
  36. Allie Kunze says

    February 24, 2016 at 3:29 am

    They're all great looks! And your Target lantern looks awesome as a vase. I would have never thought of that!

    Reply
  37. Brianna George says

    February 24, 2016 at 3:29 am

    some very pretty ideas. I don't have room for a console table in my apartment right now, but you have given me ideas for the future home I will live in.

    Reply
  38. Cristina Ramirez says

    February 24, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    very pretty stuff. My go to are pictures. Pictures.pictures. pictures.

    Reply
  39. Carolyn says

    February 24, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    How beautiful! I love the second blue + orange one; those colors are amazing together.

    Reply
  40. Hil'Lesha O'Nan says

    February 25, 2016 at 6:56 am

    I don't have a console table, but I love the one that belongs to Honey We're Home. It has a rustic look that I adore!

    Reply
  41. CourtneyLynne says

    February 25, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    Omg I love all of these!!! I wish I had more room in my house to do something like this. So chic 🙂

    Reply
  42. Hannah Adkins says

    February 25, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    I love the flower pots/containers that you have in your top photos. With the tulips it looks so light, airy and spring like. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  43. Colette Wright says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:36 am

    Thanks Courtney!

    Reply
  44. Colette Wright says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:36 am

    Thanks Hannah! Dollar section at Target for the win!

    Reply
  45. Colette Wright says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:37 am

    Yes, I love her style. She has a great home!

    Reply
  46. Colette Wright says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:38 am

    so true! Its what makes a home!

    Reply
  47. Colette Wright says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:38 am

    Awesome Brianna! thanks!

    Reply
  48. Colette Wright says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:39 am

    Dollar section comes through again!

    Reply
  49. Colette Wright says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:39 am

    Awesome Toni! Buying a lamp is always a good idea:)

    Reply
  50. Colette Wright says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:41 am

    yay! They turned out fun!

    Reply
  51. Colette Wright says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:41 am

    Go for it Krystle! 🙂

    Reply
  52. Colette Wright says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:42 am

    We DIY'd ours, super simple. Be on the look out for a how to!

    Reply
  53. Colette Wright says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:42 am

    Ohhhh I'd love that!

    Reply
  54. Colette Wright says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:42 am

    Great idea Amanda, and flowers are an awesome way to make things fresh…literally!

    Reply
  55. Colette Wright says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    Thanks kimberly!

    Reply

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