A console table is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can own. Whether it sits in your entryway welcoming guests, rests behind your floating sofa, or fills an empty hallway wall, it is a prime real estate for beautiful styling. However, a blank console table can be intimidating to decorate. To help you achieve that perfectly curated designer look, we have broken down the foolproof OakVera home console styling formula.

1. The Anchor: A Statement Mirror or Artwork Every beautifully styled console table starts with a strong focal point to draw the eye upward.

• Hang a large, round brass mirror or a substantial piece of framed artwork directly above the center of the table.

• Alternatively, for a more relaxed, modern look, lean a large piece of art against the wall on top of the table. This anchor piece balances the visual weight of the table itself.

2. The Height: Adding Lighting A flat display is a boring display. You need height on at least one end of the table. A tall, elegant table lamp is the best way to achieve this. Not only does it provide crucial height and structure, but it also adds a layer of warm, ambient lighting to the room. If your table is long enough, you can use a matching pair of lamps on either end for formal symmetry.

3. The Middle Ground: Books and Trays To bridge the gap between your tall lamp and the surface of the table, create horizontal layers.

• Stack two or three beautiful, oversized coffee table books.

• Next to the books, place a decorative ceramic or wooden tray. This acts as a chic catch-all for keys in an entryway, or simply as a base for smaller decorative objects.

4. The Organic Element: Vases and Greenery No display is complete without a touch of life. On top of your book stack or next to your tray, add a sculptural vase. Fill it with fresh flowers, dried pampas grass, or faux olive branches. The organic, flowing shape of the greenery softens the hard, geometric lines of the table and the mirror.

Conclusion Styling a console table is all about playing with height, texture, and balance. Follow this simple formula, and you will have a breathtaking display in minutes. Shop OakVera home’s collection of Console Tables, Mirrors, and Decorative Accents to create your masterpiece