Console Tables Fill Awkward Spaces Style

It seems that almost every house has one of them. They are those spaces where nothing seems to fit or needs to be and yet, they seem to always look wrong if left empty. I find that, often, the best decorative solution for this sort of space is the classic console table. Longer than an end table, taller by far than a coffee table but not nearly the size of a buffet/server the console table furniture by virtue of size and style can fill in the void left in those “awkward spaces”.

Today’s console tables come in a staggering variety of styles ranging from classical elegance to distressed country to contemporary chic. You will find them done in quality hardwoods, veneers and even a few in manmade materials. Just pick up any good furniture manufacturer’s catalog or, better yet, pull up their web site, and you will find a dozen or more types. One of them is sure to be a fit for that empty space, filling the void and providing you with a decorative opportunity.

Consoles often come with drawers or small cabinets beneath the elongated upper surface. These are great for storage and give the piece a look of being substantial. Best of all, your new console has a long, empty surface, at least so far. Now’s where you can have fun with your new console table by using it as display table! That is right. Go ahead and set out your collection of porcelain bud vases or arrange a group of family photos in stylish frames across that big open space. From seashells to salt-and-pepper shakers, there is no end to what you can show off on console tables.

So, now you know how to fill the void in that awkward space with a table that provides style, storage and a chance for you to show off your creativity. Console tables just might be the perfect solution that turns your “problem area” into a “possibility arena”!