Porche Tips & Tricks: How to Style Console Tables

How to style Console Tables :: Porche & Co. Tips & Tricks

Today, we are sharing another design “How To” with you — console table edition! We’re so excited to share tips and tricks for styling your console table. Styling this space can be overwhelming, daunting, and difficult to get ‘just right’. But we have some tips to go by that will help you get your console table styled and beautiful! Our goal here at Porche & Co. is to ensure that everyone is able to tackle the styling of their console tables and be able to do so in their own personal way!

To give you some design inspiration and ideas for your own space, we have rounded up three of our favorite console tables styled in three different and unique ways! Below, we have linked all of these designs — the console tables and our favorite decor items that we love to use when styling them! Which option suits you and your space the best?!

When beginning to style your console table, keep in mind your space and what style of table and decor would fit best. Maybe you have a larger space and need a bigger console table to fill the room. Maybe your space is a bit smaller… a mirror above the table can help make the space appear larger and brighter. Also keep in mind the rule of three. Groups of threes are very pleasing to the eye, so try to create little vignettes and groupings in threes (ex. three vases of varying heights or a stack of two books and an object on top). We also like to stick to neutral color tones while adding pops of color with faux plants and greenery to keep the space bright and full of neutral texture and dimension.

Console Table Styling :: Option 1

For this Modern Classic console table design, we started with this neutral console table as the foundation. We included a more personal touch by adding the gallery wall of frames above the table. We balanced each side with a large, neutral table lamp and an oversized, textured vase with faux stems. We added some more decor to balance both sides including a smaller vase, a stack of books, and a brass knot. Below the table, we included two larger baskets for storage and throws.

Tip 1: A perfect way to ground the space underneath your console table is with baskets. Not only do they add balance to the space, but they also bring function by providing storage and perfectly hiding all of the things!

Tip 2: Adding a gallery wall above a console table can bring that personal and homey touch to your space. Two ways to do this is with four larger frames or six smaller frames. With a gallery wall, try using pictures that all have the same tones or by similar photographers for a cohesive look!

Tip 3: Books are great to stack on your table as a simple way to add functional height and dimension. We also love to stack a bowl, pot, vase, or decor piece on top of books to add dimension & varying heights.

Console Table Styling :: Option 2

Another great console table option is choosing one with cabinets, like this Modern Classic one above. Cabinet console tables are a great pick if you need some extra storage in your space! This table sits lower to the ground, so we balanced the space above with a large, oversized round mirror. On one end, we added a dark and textured table lamp to add some contrast in color. On the other end, we added a large vase with tall faux stems. We brought in some layers, color, and dimension with the framed piece of artwork, textured bowl, a stack of books, and a dark wooden chain draped over. Of course, we finished the look with our favorite Porche & Co. signature candle!

Tip 4: Add layered artwork to your console — it is such a nice solid backdrop behind other decor pieces, creates a cohesive focal point, and adds color to your space! Grab some of your favorite framed prints or paintings to layer behind items. This is also an easy way to switch up decor pieces in various seasons… try adding dark and moody artwork in the fall and winter, and bright and lively artwork in the spring and summer.

Tip 5: Adding a mirror above a console table is a great way to make your space feel larger and brighter. Mirrors reflect natural light which can effortlessly make your space appear bigger than it really is!

Console Table Styling :: Option 3

This console styling is light and airy, loaded with different textures and dimension! Instead of a gallery wall or mirror, we opted for a large piece of artwork above this neutral, textured console table. We grounded the space with two woven ottomans, which can always provide additional seating if needed! We balanced this space with a white plaster table lamp on one side, and a dark contrasting vase with faux stems on the other side. We created a simple ‘grouping of three’ with the large black vase, a smaller white bottle vase, and our Porche & Co. signature candle. We added a fun brass decor object beside the lamp for another layer and interest! This console table had a shelf underneath, which we styled with a stack of contrasting yet neutral books, and a set of bone and brass boxes. We love how the darker pieces provide needed contrast, but the neutral color tones keep the space bright and full of texture and dimension!

Tip 6: Decorative objects will add additional dimension & layers. Choose objects of varying heights, colors, and textures to create depth and interest. Candles, jars, pots, vases, uniquely shaped objects, and beads will provide loads of added texture.

Tip 7: We love adding realistic faux greenery to console tables. These faux stems create such a nice warm focal point in this space, and also serve to add varying height! We are firm believers that greenery and florals always help create an inviting and welcoming feel!

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