Console Tables

A console table gives you storage and display space without taking over the room. Slim by design, it can sit neatly in a hallway, behind a sofa or along an empty wall, giving everyday bits somewhere to land.

In a hallway, drawers are useful for keys, post and dog leads. Behind a sofa, a console table can hold a table lamp, books or the remote basket. In a living room, it can help style an unused wall with a wall mounted mirror, decorative vase or framed art print above it.

A narrow console table works well in tighter spots, while drawers, shelves or cupboard space give you more places to hide the less pretty stuff. Handy if your home likes to collect clutter when nobody’s looking.

Style-wise, there’s plenty to play with. Natural oak, solid wood and rattan designs bring a relaxed look, while black, smoked oak and marble console tables add more contrast. Fluted fronts, slim legs and mid-century modern shapes can make the whole piece feel more considered without trying too hard.