How to Style the Perfect Console Table: 5 Designer Secrets

A console table is more than just a piece of furniture it’s the first impression your home makes. Whether it sits in your entryway, behind the sofa, or along a hallway, the way you style it can transform a simple surface into a stunning design feature.

Not sure where to start? We’ve broken it down into five simple steps so you can style your console table like a pro.

1. Anchor with Art or a Mirror

Every beautiful console table needs a focal point. A large mirror, framed artwork, or even a gallery wall creates visual interest and helps ground the table beneath it. Mirrors are especially great in entryways because they bounce light and make your space feel larger.

A fluted console table with beige leg detailing, accompanied by a lamp, a mirror above, and decorative items on the table surface, set against a neutral wall in a home environment.

2. Layer Heights for Balance

A perfectly styled console is all about balance. Mix objects of different heights a tall lamp, medium vases, and smaller decorative accents to create layers and dimension. Think of it like composing a piece of art: your eye should move naturally across the arrangement.

3. Add Texture and Warmth

Styling isn’t just about looks it’s about feel. Stack coffee table books, tuck in a woven basket, or display ceramics to bring warmth and texture to your table. These layers make the space feel inviting rather than staged.

4. Introduce Greenery

Plants bring life and movement to a styled space. Whether it’s a tall branch arrangement in a vase, a trailing plant, or even a few faux stems, greenery softens hard lines and adds freshness.

A long, wooden console table with two drawers, styled with two lamps, a vase of yellow flowers, and decorative items like bowls and a mirror above it, in a bright and well-lit room.

5. Finish with Personality

The final layer is the most important: you. Add family photos, souvenirs from travels, or candles that reflect your style and scent preferences. These details make your console table feel personal and unique.

Pro Tip: Stick to a cohesive colour palette so your arrangement feels polished and intentional.

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Ready to put these tips into practice? We’ve curated a collection of console tables, mirrors, lamps, and styling accents to help you achieve the perfect look.

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Final Thoughts

Styling a console table doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By following these five simple steps anchor, layer, add texture, introduce greenery, and finish with personality you’ll have a table that looks curated, balanced, and effortlessly chic.

Happy styling,
The CharlesTed Home Team

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