Buying a console table? Stylish eye-catcher for hallway and living room
A console table is the perfect combination of style and functionality. Thanks to its elongated, relatively narrow design, you can easily place this table along a wall, behind a sofa, or in the hallway. This adds an extra surface for home accessories without a large piece of furniture immediately taking up a lot of space.
At TEKZEN, you'll find stylish console tables for modern interiors. Discover, among others, a generous Japandi console table with a travertine look and create an atmospheric spot for vases, decorations, and other home accessories.
What is a console table?
A console table is a relatively narrow table usually placed against a wall. You will also often come across the terms sidetable and hallway table for the same type of furniture.
Unlike a dining table or coffee table, a console table is not primarily intended for sitting at. The furniture is mainly used as a practical surface and as part of the decor.
This makes a console table suitable for various rooms in the house.
Console table in the living room
In the living room, you can place a console table against the wall and use it as a stylish spot for your favorite accessories.
Consider, for example, a combination of a vase, bowl, table lamp, or some decorative objects.
By combining accessories of different heights, you create more depth. Try not to completely fill the tabletop. Some empty space can precisely provide a calm and luxurious appearance.
Sidetable behind the sofa
Do you have a sofa that isn't fully against the wall? Then a sidetable behind the sofa can be an interesting solution.
Its elongated shape fits well with the back of many sofas and gives you an extra surface without placing a second large table in the middle of the living room.Use the sidetable for decoration or other light home accessories, for example.
Check the height of both your sofa and the table beforehand to determine how the combination will look.
Console table in the hallway
A console table in the hallway can immediately give an entrance more appeal.
Place the table against a free wall and combine it with a mirror above it, for example. Then add a vase or some other accessories for an inviting entrance.
A hallway table can also be practical as a permanent place for small items you use upon entering.
Especially in a narrow hallway, pay close attention to the depth of the furniture. Sufficient walking space must remain.
Japandi console table
Do you love a calm interior with natural colors and simple shapes? Then a Japandi console table can perfectly match your living style.
Japandi combines Japanese simplicity with warm Scandinavian influences. Calm shapes, natural tones, and minimalist decor play an important role in this.
A console table in a warm brown tone or stone look fits well here.
Combine the furniture with beige, cream, taupe, and wood tones, for example, for a harmonious whole.
Travertine-look console table
Travertine is a look that fits well within modern, minimalist, and Japandi interiors.
A travertine-look console table brings the character of natural stone into the interior and can therefore be a real eye-catcher.
Within the current collection, you will find the Vivente Paterno with a brown travertine look.
The natural color nuances make the furniture easy to combine with neutral furniture and accessories.
Brown console table
With a brown console table, you add warmth to the room.
Brown combines particularly well with beige, cream, and other earth tones. A brown piece of furniture can also look good next to a light sofa or against a calm wall color.
Want more contrast? Then combine brown with black accessories, for example.
By subtly repeating the same brown tones in other furniture, cushions, or decoration, more cohesion is created in the interior.
Large console table of 150 cm
The current Vivente Paterno console table has a width of 150 cm. This makes it a generous model that offers a fair amount of space for decorative styling.
A wide console table can look particularly good against a longer empty wall or behind a spacious sofa.
Always measure the available space beforehand. A 150 cm wide piece of furniture needs sufficient space to look its best.
Also, take into account the depth and necessary walking space.
Narrow table against the wall
One of the main advantages of a console table is its relatively shallow depth compared to many other tables.
Therefore, this type of furniture is often used as a narrow table against the wall.
This can be interesting if you want a large decorative surface but don't want to place a deep cabinet or table.
Especially in a hallway, passageway, or behind a sofa, that difference can be important.
Decorating a console table
A console table offers plenty of opportunities to express your personal living style.
For example, you can work with three elements of different heights. Think of a tall vase, a medium-sized decorative object, and a smaller bowl.
A large mirror or wall decoration above the table can then complete the composition.
For a calm Japandi look, you can opt for natural materials and neutral colors. Want more luxury? Then add some metal or dark accents.
Combining a console table with a mirror
A console table with a mirror is a classic combination for both the living room and hallway.
A mirror fills the empty wall above the table and can make a room appear optically larger and lighter because light is reflected.
For a wide console table, you can choose one large mirror or several smaller wall objects.
Ensure that the proportions between the table and wall decoration remain beautifully balanced.
Combining a console table with other furniture
A console table does not have to have the exact same color or material as the other furniture.
A combination of different materials can make an interior more interesting.
For example, combine a travertine-look console table with:
- a beige or cream sofa;
- a round rug;
- wooden furniture;
- a Japandi coffee table;
- a side table in a similar shade;
- ceramic vases;
- calm wall decoration.
By subtly repeating some colors and shapes, you create cohesion without all furniture having to come from the same series.
Console table or sidetable: what's the difference?
The terms console table and sidetable are often used interchangeably for similar pieces of furniture nowadays.
Both generally refer to an elongated, relatively narrow table that can be placed against a wall or behind a sofa.
The precise naming is therefore less important than the dimensions and design.
Mainly consider where you want to place the table and how much space you have available.
What size console table do I need?
Always measure the spot where you want to place the furniture first.
Check:
- total width;
- height;
- depth;
- available wall space;
- walking space in front of the table;
- height of any sofa;
- space for decoration.
Do you want to place a sidetable behind the sofa? Then mainly compare the height with that of the backrest.
For a hallway, depth is extra important, as sufficient passage space must remain.
What to look for when buying a console table?
The appearance is important, but the correct dimensions ultimately determine whether the furniture fits well in the space.
Therefore, pay attention to the combination of:
- width;
- height;
- depth;
- material;
- color;
- style;
- maximum load capacity;
- maintenance;
- available space.
Also, consider beforehand what you mainly want to use the table for. A decorative sidetable may have different requirements than a table on which you want to place multiple items.
Maintaining a console table
How best to clean a console table depends on the material and finish.
Regularly remove dust with a soft cloth and only use cleaning agents suitable for the specific surface.
If necessary, use coasters and be careful with moisture, heat, and sharp objects.
Always check the maintenance instructions for the specific furniture before using a cleaning agent.
Frequently asked questions about console tables
What is a console table?
A console table is an elongated, relatively narrow table that is usually placed against a wall or behind a sofa. The furniture is used both practically and decoratively.
What is the difference between a console table and a sidetable?
These terms are often used for similar pieces of furniture. Therefore, mainly look at the size, design, and application of the specific table.
Where do you place a console table?
Popular places are the living room, hallway, and behind the sofa. A console table can also be used against an empty wall as decorative furniture.
How wide should a console table be?
That depends on the available space. Measure the wall or sofa against which you want to place the table beforehand and ensure sufficient free space around the furniture.
What do you put on a console table?
Think of vases, bowls, table lamps, and other home accessories. A mirror or wall decoration above the table can complete the styling.
Does a console table fit in a Japandi interior?
Yes. Especially a console table with calm shapes and natural colors can fit well in a Japandi interior.
Does TEKZEN have a travertine console table?
Within the current collection, you will find a Vivente Paterno console table with a travertine look in brown.
How deep is a good sidetable?
There is no fixed measure for this. Choose the depth based on the available space and application. Especially in a hallway, it is important that sufficient walking space remains.
Buy console tables online at TEKZEN
Do you want to buy a console table to furnish an empty wall, hallway, or living room stylishly? Discover the console tables at TEKZEN and choose a model that combines functionality with an atmospheric look.
From a Japandi console table and sidetable behind the sofa to a travertine-look hallway table: with the right console table, you can easily create a stylish place for your favorite home accessories.