What Is A Console Table?

What Is A Console Table?

Console tables are often found placed against walls, and in some cases are attached to the wall, making them more secure. Positioned in a hallway, they provide the p
erfect place to keep your keys, or place the mail or newspapers that come through the door.

If you are looking for a useful, all-round table, a table can often be a wise choice, with no set style rules, you can easily find the correct size, color and design to suit any room. From the classical polished wood, antique style, through to the modern glass and chrome styled console tables, with such a wide choice, you are sure to find something to suit your tastes.

Is A Sofa Table A Console Table.

Console tables are so diverse, and available in such a wide selection of designs, sizes, colors and shapes, that it can sometimes be difficult to define the difference between a console table and a sofa table. For those of you who are unsure exactly what they are, the definition is really rather vague, they are defined as small tables, often narrow in shape, supported by either two, or four legs, leaving the decision of whether the table you are looking at is a sofa table, or a console table.

To confuse the matter further, it is plausible for all sofa tables to be used as a console table, although the dimensions may not suit as well. However, it is not possible for every table to be a sofa table, primarily due to the option of purchasing a two legged table, which remains stationary and secured to the wall.

How To Choose a Console Table

When decorating your home, you shouldn’t overlook the importance of a console table. When used correctly, a console table will provide a stylish and function piece of furniture that will add new life to your home. Most people are under the impression that these tables are strictly for hallways. I’ve seen amazing and elegant console tables in bedrooms, bonus rooms and even kitchens.

If you’re placing the console table in the living room with mahogany furniture, then it’s wise to look for a mahogany table, as it will flow with the rest of the look. However, if the table is going in your bedroom which is filled with black furniture, it’s probably best to go with an all-black table color.

Some console tables are as simple as 4 small legs and a table. More complex tables offer neatly-designed backs, taller legs and other features.

If you want to use your table for storage, you look for one that has drawers and shelves. Some console tables come with as many as 4 shelves which can be used to store books and other decorations. You may find some tables with drawers as well. These are excellent places to store remote controls, cell phones, TV guides, etc. The shape of a console table is something that shouldn’t be overlooked. If you choose the half-circle style, make sure there’s going to be ample room to walk by still. Some people place large console tables in the hallway only to find out they can’t comfortably walk by them.