Console or no console ? Left or right ? Help please
Hello experts,
I am seeking some advice on how to decorate my rather narrow hallway. Attached are some pictures
of the space I have ( Pic 3 and 5 ) , the white shoe storage bench I ordered ( pic 4 ) , the narrow hallway table I am unable to find and some ideas I can use. ( pic 6 and 7 )
Ideally we should have the console on the opposite side of where the door opens, but in my case, the space is just a 95 * 35 cms depression/corner (where presently I have my peace lily.) I was thinking of keeping a small hall table there with a mirror above it and just have some wall art / frame on the opposite wall. I already ordered a storage bench for where my shoe rack is presently so I cannot add another bench. I d love to have a console table with drawers where I could quickly keep keys or post, but its very hard to find something for this space and not make it cluttered. If I have the table on the same side where the door opens, I just feel it would make the space seem more narrow and might hinder free movement.
1. Does this sound right ? Or would the small table on RHS look contrived ( already have a bench there ) ?
2. Or may be I can just ditch the console table and have floating display shelves on one side and a mirror and shelf on another ? As attached. ( Pic 7 )
3. Whats the best material and style for a console table ( if I were to go with one ) . Should I go for the regular wood or marble ? And should the hallway table always match the other tables in the house in terms of color or style or legs ? I did find a small marble table that fits one side but am not sure if I should repeat marble in the house too. ( Pic 1 marble )
4. I d love my entry to be inviting and lively with plants, a pendant, a rug, a mirror that increases light , may be an artwork / frame / blackboard of my favourite saying. I am not a big fan of adding a gallery wall of family pics right at the entrance. I have a living and a lounge where I could do that.
5. Does anyone know of any slim/creative console tables ( if I were to add one ) like the ones attached ? ( Pic 2 )
Appreciate all suggestions.
Thanks heaps.
Comments (9)
Sarah Sarah
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoHi i think if u cant find a thin enough console table then something like sarah did on the block (see pic) looks fantastic! Large round mirror will make area look bigger. Stick to neutral colours and not too much "stuff" around to make space look bigger and not cluttered.
this wall shelf is a great idea. You can even find ones with small drawers.
Good luck!
P.S. love the marble table u found! That would b great with a large round mirror above it with plants etc as decor on the table.
Polly D thanked Sarah SarahPolly D
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