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Benefits of Console Tables with Storage
Where to Place Console Table with Storage
Tips for Choosing the Right Console Table with Storage
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Console tables have gained new popularity in recent years, but this furniture item is far from new. The first console tables came from France in the 1600s, toward the end of the Renaissance period. At that time, a table with two legs was mounted to the wall with brackets.
Today’s console tables are commonly 30 to 36 inches in height, with varying widths and depths. Console tables with storage add functionality to a room. They also come with four legs so that no mounting is necessary, though the label of console table never went away.
Console tables are different from other types of living room tables because they are placed behind the sofa or couch rather than in front of it or to the side. Unlike side tables and coffee tables, console tables work in entryways as well.
Here are our best console tables with storage and how to place them.
Benefits of Console Tables with Storage
The biggest advantage of owning a console table with storage is its inherent versatility. There are many designs, styles, materials, and colors to suit any home. While these tables are most often placed in living rooms, they are also beneficial in dining rooms and entryways.
Here are some of the ways you can use the storage of console tables:
✓ Neatly store games, toys, and art supplies near a small play area for occasional visiting kids or grandkids.
✓ Store batteries, lamp bulbs, and cleaning supplies in the room you need them in so you are always ready for a mess or replacement.
✓ Sofa tables eliminate the need for side tables and coffee tables that can get in the way in smaller living rooms.
Another benefit of console tables is that they can be cheaper than other types of storage furniture. Rather than installing shelving or bookcases for display, a console table with storage provides that as well as a practical way to keep clutter out of sight.
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Console TablesWhere to Place Console Table with Storage
One of the best things about a console table with storage is that you can place it almost anywhere in your home. Here are the most common room placements for console tables and tips for interior design.
Placing a Console Table with Cabinets Underneath Wall-Mounted TV
A wall-mounted tv is common in smaller living rooms. There may not be room for an entertainment center, and smaller tv stands may not fit with the rest of your decor. Console tables with cabinets are a great option for closeting away your streaming devices and media while adding style and flair to your entertainment area.
A great example of mid-century modern entertainment storage is the American Drew® AD Modern Synergy Morphe Console. This attractive geometric console table draws the eye and is a perfect place to decorate. Your guests won’t even notice the television when it is off, because the console table will take the spotlight.
Sofa Tables are Still Console Tables
One of the most common placement for console tables in the living room is behind the sofa. This is why these tables are sometimes called sofa tables. Sofa tables should be at or just under the height of the back of the couch. This narrow console table with storage is not the right option if you have a low back couch.
The Loftworks Sofa Table is 32 inches in height, which is on the shorter side to accommodate most sofas. It has a beautiful wood finish that works well in most interior design, with large drawers and a spacious bottom shelves for organizing items you need close at hand. Leave most of the surface clear for beverages and other items.
A sofa table is ideal when you have a large couch or a small living room. Console tables with storage also work beautifully with sectionals or sofas with recliners so that the space in front remains open.
Using Narrow Console Table with Storage in Entryway
Placing a console table in an entryway adds versatility, function, and style when you and your guests first enter your home. Decorate a narrow console table with storage to welcome your guests, with organization for mail, keys, umbrellas, and more.
Choose console tables for entryways carefully. Make sure you measure the available space so that you know how wide the table can be. You also need to check the depth measurement for the table, and measure the width of your entryway. If it is more narrow like a hallway, you want to be sure that placing the table at the entrance won’t interfere with the ability to move freely in and out of the house or apartment.
The Boone Sofa Table is the perfect option for narrow entryways. With just an 18 inch width, this table will fit easily into almost any foyer. It also features drawers that you can use with desk organizers so that everyone has a place to keep things they need on the way in or out the door without cluttering the hall.
Tips for Choosing the Right Console Table with Storage
Here are some important things to keep in mind when shopping for a new console table with storage.
- Measure your space. If you’re not sure that a console table will leave enough open space for a clear walkway, create a cardboard or paper pattern with the dimensions listed in our catalog. You can move the pattern around to find the right placement, or you might discover you need to choose a different console table that will fit the space better.
- Be clear on included storage. Some sofa tables look like they have many drawers, but it is an illusion disguising only two drawers. This is the case with the Boone console table shown above. Read product descriptions carefully so you know exactly what you’re getting.
- Not everyone is good at envisioning their completed interior design. That’s why at Bob Mills we employ experts that can help you choose just the right console table. Seeing tables in person also allows you to get the right one for your room. Come on down to the store today for help choosing your furniture.
Why Trust Bob Mills Furniture?
At Bob Mills Furniture, we believe that everyone is family. Since 1971, we have delivered beautiful furniture for 50 years (and counting), with ten sprawling locations in the U.S. — from our flagship store in Oklahoma City to San Antonio in Texas to Wichita in Kansas. Our friendly staff aims to offer the greatest comfort and value, with elegant styles to match your taste, décor, and design. In addition to coziness and style, we also stock furniture and mattress brands with strong reputations and track records of durability so that you can enjoy your investment for years to come.
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