The
console table is one of the most versatile and charming pieces of furniture you can include in your home decor. Whether to complement the projects or add functionality, it can serve various purposes depending on the style and the space's needs. Below, we will explore different uses for this piece to bring beauty and practicality to various projects.
Console Table in the Decor of Different Projects
One of the greatest advantages of this furniture is its ability to assume
multiple functions. It can be used in completely unique ways depending on the house's projects. Check out some inspirations to incorporate into your decor:
Entrance / Hall
Projeto de PKB Arquitetura. (Foto: Denilson Machado / Produção: Andrea Brito Velho/CASACOR)
In the entrance, the console table can serve as an elegant "
welcome", holding objects such as a
mirror, a plant, or a sculpture, leaving a sophisticated and welcoming first impression of the home.
Living Room
Projeto de Ana Weege. (Rafael Renzo/Divulgação)
In the
living room, the console table can be placed behind the sofa, serving as a support for books, magazines, flowers, and lamps, or even as a place for a television screen in more compact environments.
Dining Room
Projeto de João Panaggio. (Foto: Denilson Machado, do MCA Estúdio / Produção visual: Aldi Flosi/Divulgação)
The
console table in the dining room is an excellent option to serve as a support for dishes, glasses, and cutlery during meals. It can also be used to store dining utensils and bar accessories. Additionally, you can use this element to support a tray with drinks and leave it as a corner dedicated to spirits or drink preparation.
Home Office
Projeto de Rafael Ramos. (Fotos: Juliano Colodeti/ Produção: Andrea Brito Velho/CASACOR)
In a
home office, the console table can function as a support table for the computer or work materials, utilizing its space to keep the projects organized without losing aesthetics.
Bedroom
Projeto de Mariana Monnerat. (Lilia Mendel/CASACOR)
In the bedroom, the console table can serve as a decorative piece next to the bed, functioning as a support for books, a lamp, or even as a small console.
How to Choose the Ideal Model of Console Table
When choosing a console table for your home, the first step is to analyze the space where it will be placed. There are several models, from
the most classic and traditional to the
most modern and minimalist.
Projeto de Paola Ribeiro. (Romulo Fialdini/CASACOR)
Console tables with straight and simple lines are ideal for contemporary projects, while models with ornamental details or made of solid wood are perfect for a
more classic or rustic style. Another important point in the choice is the material. Console tables made of wood, glass, or metal can create different atmospheres. Wooden options, for example, convey warmth and sophistication, while those made of glass or metal have a more modern and
clean touch.
Projeto de Marcelo Salum. (Denilson Machado, do MCA Estudio/CASACOR)
How to Decorate the Console Table with Objects and Lighting
The console table is an accessory piece in the decor, and choosing the right objects to place on it can help highlight
decorative and emotional elements in the composition. It is important to balance the quantity and type of items. Vases, books, small frames, or sculptures can be great options for decorating the console table, but the key is balance. Avoid overloading the piece with too many objects and prefer items that complement the color palette of the projects.
Projeto de Ana Neri. (Sambacine/CASACOR)
The lighting can also be an ally to enhance the console table. A
table lamp, for example, not only illuminates but also adds a touch of elegance and style. Invest in directed lights that highlight what is on the piece without leaving the projects excessively lit.
Difference Between Console Table, Rack, and Buffet
The console table is a narrow piece of furniture, usually used to support simpler elements and serve as a more decorative than functional piece. The rack is a low and wide piece of furniture, used to support electronics, such as TVs and other devices; moreover, it is a piece almost exclusively found in social areas, like the living room. The buffet is a bulkier piece used in dining rooms to store and display dining utensils.
Each of these pieces of furniture serves a specific function within the decor and organization of the house, depending on the project and individual needs.
Console Table
Gabriel Ramires, José Carrari Filho e Stephanie Ribeiro - KU'YA. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2023. (André Scarpa/CASACOR)
The console table is a piece of furniture generally used to support decorative objects, such as vases, pictures, or lamps. It can be placed in entrances, hallways, or dining rooms. Typically, it is narrow and low, often with drawers or shelves to store small items.
Rack
Projeto de Rafael Ramos (Fotos: Anita Soares / Produção visual: Studio Jefferson Stunner/CASACOR)
The rack is used in the living room to organize electronic devices. With an elegant design, the rack is usually lower and wider, and often has doors and drawers for additional items. It can be made of wood, MDF, glass, or metal, depending on the style of the project.
Buffet
José Ribeiro - Casa Jóya. Projeto da CASACOR Piauí 2024. (Victor Eleuterio/CASACOR)
The buffet is similar to the console table, but it is more robust and used almost exclusively in dining rooms. It serves to store and display utensils, such as cutlery, tablecloths, glasses, plates, and other serving items. This piece tends to be wider and taller than the console table.
Multifunctional Console Tables for Small Projects
Projeto de Ana Cano Milman. (Gustavo Bresciani/CASACOR)
In smaller projects, console tables can be used even more creatively. Besides serving as a support for decorative objects, they can act as multifunctional furniture,
offering extra storage. Models with drawers or shelves are great options for those who need practicality without giving up aesthetics.
Projeto de Ana Moura Ana Higino Arquitetura. (Denilson Machado, do MCA Estudio/CASACOR)
Another interesting resource is choosing console tables that also serve as room dividers. They help define spaces without overloading the project, creating a subtle separation between different areas.
CASACOR Publisher is an exclusive content creation agent, developed by the Technology team of CASACOR based on the knowledge base of casacor.com.br. This text was edited by Yeska Coelho.
