Console Tables Fill Awkward Spaces Style
It seems that almost every house has one of them. They are those spaces where nothing seems to fit or needs to be and yet, they seem to always look wrong if left empty. I find that, often, the best decorative solution for this sort of space is the classic console table. Longer than an end table, taller by far than a coffee table but not nearly the size of a buffet/server the console table furniture by virtue of size and style can fill in the void left in those “awkward spaces”.Today’s console tables come in a staggering variety of styles ranging from classical elegance to distressed country to contemporary chic. You will find them done in quality hardwoods, veneers and even a few in manmade materials. Just pick up any good furniture manufacturer’s catalog or, better yet, pull up their web site, and you will find a dozen or more types. One of them is sure to be a fit for that empty space, filling the void and providing you with a decorative opportunity. Consoles often come with drawers or small cabinets beneath the elongated upper surface. These are great for storage and give the piece a look of being...
