How do you match a mirror to a console table?
As a general rule of thumb, if you have a wooden console table, you should pair it with a metal or gilded mirror. If your console table is metal, white, concrete, or Lucite, warming it up with a wooden or gilded mirror is the way to go.
What can I use instead of a console table?
Incidentally, a bookcase that’s roughly 30 inches high can also work as a console table in the entryway or a sofa table in the living room. In the dining room, use one as a sideboard, placing the buffet on top and plates, flatware, and napkins below.
What’s the difference between a console table and a side table?
Side tables are mainly functional, serving as a surface to place items within easy reach of people sitting on couches, chairs or beds. A console table usually stands alone as a focal point and is often at least as decorative as it is functional.
What size should a mirror be over a console table?
A mirror hung over a console table should measure one-half to three-quarters of the width of the table and 30″ to 42″ high. A wider mirror will dwarf the table, and a taller one will upset the vertical balance and extend too close to the ceiling. The bottom edge of the mirror should be 6″ above the tabletop.
How big should a console table be?
Sofa tables, the console table that sits behind the sofa, should be no taller than the height the sofa back. As for size, consoles can be anywhere from half the length to nearly the full length of the sofa (making sure to allow at least 6 inches from either end).
Do I need a console table?
A console table is a great way to add stylish storage to a space. You can opt for a piece which has drawers to keep clutter at bay – for example used in a hallway they can hide away all that unsightly mess you usually throw down as you come home, such as car keys and phones.
Should mirror be same width as console table?
Should mirrors be hung vertically or horizontally?
vertical
Mirrors always should be hung strictly vertical. Position your mirrors so direct open light from lighting fixtures wouldn’t reflect in the mirrors; in other words, the lighting source reflected in the mirrors shouldn’t “blind” the person.