Find the right size
for your space
A console table or sideboard should feel like it was made for the wall it sits on. Here's how to measure, what depth to look for, and real sizes from our range to compare against.
How to measure your space
Measure the wall
Measure the full width of the wall, then note anything that breaks it up: radiators, sockets, light switches, door frames and skirting.
Measure the walkway
Measure from the wall to the nearest obstacle opposite, such as the stairs, a doorway or the dining table. This decides how deep your piece can be.
Mark it out
Use masking tape on the floor and wall to mark the width, depth and height. Live with it for a day and walk past it often before you decide.
Start with depth
Depth is the measurement that matters most. It decides how much walkway you keep and how much you can store.
Slim consoles
For narrow hallways, landings and tight spots behind a sofa. Room for keys, post and a lamp without blocking the way through.
Shop slim consoles ›Standard consoles
The most versatile depth. Works in most hallways and living rooms, with space for drawers, baskets or a lower shelf.
Shop console tables ›Sideboards
Deep enough for plates, glassware and table linen. Best in dining rooms, open plan spaces and wider living rooms.
Shop sideboards ›Width, height and space around it
Width
A piece around two thirds of the wall width usually looks balanced. Behind a sofa, choose a console that is no longer than the sofa itself.
Height
Most consoles and sideboards sit between 75cm and 90cm high. Behind a sofa, aim for the same height as the sofa back or just below it.
Walkway
In a hallway, try to keep around 90cm of clear space to walk past comfortably. If yours is tighter, a slim console is the better choice.
Dining rooms
Leave around 90cm between the sideboard and the edge of the dining table, so chairs can be pulled out and people can move behind them.
Doors and drawers
Check there is room to open cupboard doors and pull drawers out fully without hitting a radiator, door frame or chair.
Real sizes from our range
A few pieces to compare against your measurements. Full dimensions are listed on every product page.
| Piece | Width | Depth | Height | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Elm Console | 140cm | 38cm | 90cm | Narrow hallways |
| Irving Elm Console | 210cm | 40cm | 80cm | Long hallways |
| Laura Acacia Console | 236cm | 45cm | 89.5cm | Statement entrances |
| Sarah Pine Console | 240cm | 45cm | 87cm | Large halls and landings |
| Harrogate Pine Sideboard | 207cm | 50cm | 84cm | Dining rooms |
Reclaimed and handmade pieces can vary by a centimetre or two.
Check your delivery access
Solid wood furniture is heavy, and many of our pieces arrive fully assembled. A few minutes with a tape measure now saves a difficult delivery day.
- Measure the width and height of every doorway the piece will pass through.
- Check stairwells, landings and any tight turns in the hallway.
- Compare the piece's depth and height against your narrowest doorway, as it can often be tilted through.
- Not sure it will fit? Contact our team with your measurements and we'll help.
Now see the wood for yourself
Order a sample of reclaimed pine, oak or elm and see how it sits in your own light.