4 Ways to Use a Console Table
The experts at HGTV Magazine took this adaptable piece of furniture around the house. With some simple styling tricks, a console table can move rooms and take on a new purpose.
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Jessica Dodell-Feder
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The Traveling Table
Start with a great design in a neutral color so it blends well with any room and any decor. We love this option from HGTV HOME. Wakefield console, $679, bassettfurniture.com
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In the Dining Room As a Bar
Our console table is ready for a party! Lacquer trays protect the top from spills, and they're easy to wipe down and tote around. They are great for arranging your happy hour essentials — glasses, stirrers and cocktail napkins — on them.
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The Essentials
Keep an ice bucket and a compact wine rack on the bottom shelf. Stash dish towels for sudden spills.
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Tools at the Ready
Use bamboo drawer organizers to hold bottle openers and other bar tools.
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In the Bedroom As a Vanity
Prop a mirror on top and pull up a cushioned stool to turn a console table into an instant makeup area. A small tray holds pretty perfume bottles. Need better light? Add a lamp with a three-way bulb.
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A Catchall Basket
A big, lidded basket on the lower shelf can hold overflow supplies, travel bags, and shampoos and lotions. A stool that's at least 18 inches high is a comfy seat.
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Ladylike Items in Their Place
Saucers corralling things like perfume samples and nail polish stay put on nonstick grip liner.
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In the Hallway As an Entry Table
Create a drop zone for keys, coins and anything else for when you come home. Bins on the bottom shelf hold accessories like grocery totes and pet supplies, or off-season extras such as scarves.
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Utility Hangers
Hang double-prong hooks next to the table and you have a place for the dog leash and a basket to hold outgoing mail.
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Multiple Mirrors
Neat idea: Swap one big mirror for a group of small ones.
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Protect Accessories
Line the drawers with felt and make a soft landing spot for gadgets and sunglasses.
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In the Spare Room As an Office Station
It seems like a desk never holds everything a desk should. Enter the console, aka the home office store-it-all. Everyday necessities like sticky notes, folders and cellphone chargers can stay on top.
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Save Space
Save the bottom ledge for bulkier things like a printer and magazine files.
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Make Note
Hang a memo board over the table and tack up invites, reminders and favorite photos. Stick ribbons onto the pin board so you can tuck in notes.
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Your Supply Drawer
Organize supplies with plastic drawer dividers in various sizes.
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