{3 ways to decorate your console table}

Whether you have a console table adorning your entryway, or in any other room of your home, these tables can be a beautiful focal point! It can be a bit daunting trying to create the perfect vignette, and it’s a matter of personal taste, but it is important to keep in mind the balance, color, texture, and scale of the items you wish to display. Generally it is nice to include various heights, shapes, and sizes of objects. Here is a simple break down of 3 commonly used arrangements.

1. Seriously symmetrical:

Symmetrical arrangements often look more formal and organized and are probably the most straightforward to create. Our eyes are normally drawn to order and symmetry. These vignettes are often created using pairs of lamps, benches, or artwork hung in a balanced fashion {or a combination of all of these!}.

Phoebe Howard

via The Zhush and Domino

This is one of my all-time favorites! I love all the white and grey, and the repetition of almost every item. If you know me, you’ll know this vignette is pulling on my oh-so-monochromatic heart strings.

Elizabeth Kimberly Design

Elizabeth Kimberly Design

via Turquoise LA

Another favorite of mine; the benches, books and lamps are so perfectly balanced!

Molly Luetkemeyer

2. A little asymmetry:

Even though we are naturally drawn to symmetry, an asymmetrical arrangement can be just as intriguing! With a table vignette this is normally achieved by placing one tall item {most often a lamp} alongside several smaller items. I find this look keeps things from feeling too arranged, and a bit more like the items some how magically landed there!

Kelly Wearstler

Amanda Nisbet

Everything about this vignette seems effortlessly perfect. Peach dupioni silk? I die.

Kelly Wearstler

Here the lamp is quite tall on the right side, I like that books were used to add just enough height to the items on the left {a useful trick!}. I’ll take the bag and shoes if no one minds…

Tobi Fairley

Sarah Richardson

3. Cool collections:

A collection of items showcased together can make a powerful statement. Placing these items around a room can lessen their impact. I am particularly drawn to collections where objects grouped together are the same color but they differ in height and shape, it really adds visual interest.

Martensen Jones, Mary McDonald, and image via The Decorista

via decorpad

The personal items on this console add such a nice touch, makes you feel like you get a glimpse into the life of the person who lives here.

via House Beautiful

Markham Roberts

via Material Girls

This shell collection adds sculpture and texture. Notice the mix of shells, mirror, metal animal print, and wood. And I love the combo of symmetry with a cool collection!

Mary McDonald

These vignettes are all so inspirational to me. Which of the 3 types of arrangements is your favorite?