A furniture favourite because of its versatility, a console table can be many things: a drop zone for keys and paperwork, a pretty place to display frames and flowers, a dressing table, or a cocktail station.
But how do you make this practical piece perfect for your home? If you’re struggling to find the right console table or need some decor inspiration, here are easy ideas to style this multifunctional piece of furniture.
Bright and beautiful
Often found in the hallway, you can use a console to create the illusion of space. The pale painted finish of our Shay console table helps keep this entrance hall light and bright and, combined with a runner, it elongates the passageway so the eye is drawn to a stylish focal point.
Irresistibly tactile
Parquet console table | @new_build_home_forever
Our multipurpose console tables are perfect as bedroom furniture. Smaller in stature than our traditional dressing tables, consoles are ideal if you’re tight on space in your bedroom. Parquet is a beautifully tactile range that adds warmth and texture to your interiors, making it an ideal choice for a peaceful sleep sanctuary.
Simple Scandi
Scandi aesthetic has the less-is-more style down to a fine art. This ever-popular trend is ideal for those who crave furniture with clean lines and subtle symmetry. Our Copenhagen range combines slender design details in beautiful natural oak to create simplicity without looking too stark.
Dramatic monochromatic
Black and white are eternally stylish. The chalky white finish of our Hove console table is the perfect way to explore this ever-fashionable pairing. For maximum impact dial up the drama by choosing dark charcoal or slate as a backdrop which creates a beautiful contrast with the cabinetry’s light-reflecting surfaces and fuss-free lines. The solid oak top and pop of greenery soften the look but still allow for an arresting interplay between light and dark.
Antique eclectic
St. Ives tall boy | Wiltshire console table
By their very nature hallways tend to be a magnet for all kinds of stuff. While lots of us might look for solutions to streamline this, you could make a feature of it by dialling up the eclecticism with antique finds and quirky collections of treasures and playing with textures, weaves, patterns and finishes. Our Wiltshire console table anchors the scheme and creates a sense of order with two drawers as a place to pop keys, phones and other everyday essentials while the low shelf can house shoes, wellies, blankets and throws.
Elegant industrial
If you like the idea of industrial interiors but don’t want to go all out then take the softly, softly approach and introduce a feature element with the bold form of our Brooklyn console table. The pared-back honey-toned oak and architectural metal frame has a sturdiness that contrasts beautifully with a tactile mix of ceramics, eucalyptus and natural weaves. It’s a trendy update that’s also super useful.
In the blue
Providing a subtle nod to nautical design, blue, wood and brass make a classic combination that is enjoying a major revival. Our design feeds are brimming with dramatic inky blues and are proof you don’t need a home on the coast to channel this look. Our Highgate console table looks fresh against muted neutrals but is just as striking if you want to take the plunge with an accent shade as a backdrop.
Modern farmhouse
Our white painted Brompton range instantly adds a classy touch of farmhouse chic to any space. The white Shaker-style range offers a modern take on the popular country aesthetic and looks perfectly at home in everything from period properties to contemporary new builds.
Embrace darker tones
Make a strong design statement by opting for dark-coloured cabinetry. Our Detroit collection is a stained and glazed oak range that features contrasting black metal legs and hardware to create pieces that radiate urban style. Soften the look by incorporating fresh colours such as a cool blue or eucalyptus green on your walls.
Hopefully, this has given you plenty of inspiration. Browse our complete collection of console tables to find the perfect fit for your home. Plus, we’d love to see how you style your console table. Tag us using #OakFurnitureland on Instagram to share your real homes with us.
