09/02/2026
Console styling is not that deep (unless you get it wrong).
Rule one: size matters. Your console should sit at about two-thirds the width of whatever it’s under. Too big and it looks like it’s trying too hard, too small and it looks like an afterthought.
From there, it’s layering heights, styling in odd numbers, and giving every piece room to breathe. If you can’t see the wood grain, you have too much stuff on it.
Anchor the whole thing with art, a mirror, or sconces above, and let the negative space do the rest of the work for you.
Dining room. Entry. Hallway. Behind the sofa. Console tables are the most underrated real estate in your house.
xoRebecca