Jul 24
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In a recent post I outlined some of the immense variety that is associated with a console table. We considered the various materials used to manufacture it such as wood, glass and wrought iron. We reflected on the variety of uses it could have in a home such as functional or decorative. We also started to look at looked at the variety of rooms in your home in which you could place a table. We noted that it can be very useful in a hallway, a bedroom, a dining room and a lounge. In this post I want to continue to explore the amazing versatility of the humble console table.
Half moon, demi-lune or drop leaf tables work perfectly well as a bar table. Either free standing as a four legged table or attached to a wall as a two legged table, they can serve a useful and practical function as a place to serve drinks as well as snacks at a party. A table used in this fashion takes up far less space and is way less obtrusive than a round table and can even accommodate a bar stool. Similarly this style of table can be used effectively as a bistro table. They will often fit snugly in places where larger round bistro tables will not fit go. Contemporary console tables especially fit this purpose.
Their versatility is quite remarkable. They can be useful in rooms as diverse as your bathroom, study or basement. In your bathroom they can double as a vanity whilst in your study they can be easily utilised as a small desk. Rather than throw out an old worn out table why not put it in your basement where it can be used as storage or work space?
Of course they do not have to be used for only utilitarian purposes such as I have outlined. They are also very successful in adding a touch of class to your home. The Tuscan or Tuscany console table has a reputation of classy elegance and exclusive Italian style. They are not cheap but you generally get what you pay for in life so be willing to pay the price if you want add this level of flair to your home. They are a blend of grace and functionality and certain designs even evoke a French country style. Some are entirely constructed of wood whilst others utilise hand-forged iron bases. Also you can get a glass console table.
Quite amazing isn’t it? The humble console table has such a range of applications.
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Jul 24
Every beautiful house is filled with tables. Dining room table, occasional table, beech coffee table, birch accent table, nest of tables, mahogany side table and of course a console table. Our homes are meant to be places of rest and seclusion from the hectic pace of modern life. We work hard which is as it should be but we also need to learn how to rest well and enjoy the fruits of our labour. One certain way to enjoy our life is to have a beautifully furnished home that gives us a deep sense of satisfaction and joy.
Of course furnishings make up a large part of a home’s beauty. Tastefully crafted furniture add class and elegance to a home. They make a statement about us and our aspirations. Comfortable and stylish lounge settings are a pleasure to sit in. Professionally crafted dining sets add to a meal’s enjoyment. Art works enhance a home’s atmosphere with their color and vibrancy. But it’s not just the primary and prominent furnishings that create a home’s environment and make it pleasing to the eye. It often is the small and seemingly insignificant furnishings that both complement and complete the more dominant furnishings. Included in these less dominant furnishings are console tables.
You may ask what exactly is a console table? A console table is primarily an accent table used for a multiplicity of purposes. It is one of those small and seemingly insignificant pieces of furniture that can actually make a substantial difference to your home and its milieu. You can purchase a glass console table or a wood or iron one. Console tables can be placed a variety of rooms. They can be used in a hallway as a utility table for dropping car keys, placing the home telephone or a holding place for the newspaper or the mail. They can also be used in a dining room as a complementary piece to the main dining table and chairs. They can serve as sofa table often behind a sofa lounge adding to the sofa as a room divider. With a mirror they can add space and contrast to a hallway. As a half moon or drop leaf table they can serve as a bar table or even a bistro table. They can be utilised in a bedroom as a decorative piece or again as a more functional table for storing various day to day items including jewellery. They can also be used outside to complement a chaise lounge that is covered with colorful chaise lounge cushions.
Undoubtedly a console table is a tasteful and useful addition to any home.
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Jul 24
As we have seen console tables can add so much to a home in functionality and style. So when it comes to buying one follow this simple ten step plan to ensure you end with the tables that will meet your demands.
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Step 1
First work out how many tables you are going to buy and where you will place them in your home. Figure out whether their purpose is decorative or utilitarian. Will it complement a study table or serve as a dining bench? Also consider how complementary the tables need to be.
Step 2
Work out a budget. Allow more for the decorative items like a Tuscan console table that will be a feature piece. Consider low cost tables for bathrooms and studies. Putting a boundary on your expenditure before starting your search will help you avoid any spur of the moment decisions that will prove costly in the long run.
Make a decision as to how high your tables will be. Take into account the other furnishings in the room where your table will be placed. Make sure you keep the table in right proportion to the rest of your furniture.
Step 4
Measure the footprint of the areas where your console tables are going to be placed. Get an accurate assessment of the size of table you need to find.
Step 5
Give some thought to the colors of your tables. Will you paint them? Will you prefer to stain the wood a certain color? What colors in the room do you need to match or contrast? You will want to avoid a major clash of colors.
Step 6
This next step is very important. What shape do you want? The options are many and include half circle, square, rectangular, round, v shaped for a corner or straight back for a wall. What will suit the room and the feel you are looking to produce. Also factor in the shape of the legs. Some legs are ornate, others plain.
Step 7
Now consider the material. Do you want wood, wrought iron or a combination of both? Do you want a glass console table or one with a marble top? What will suit the furnishings in the room?
Step 8
We are getting close to the end of our process. If you want decorations to be on the table whether they are flowers or artwork choose a table that will go well with the decoration.
Step 9
Ask some of your friends where they bought their tables and follow their recommendations. Also search the net and discover the different options for purchasing.
Step 10
Now hit the shops and enjoy buying those well designed tables that will add beauty and functionality to your home.
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