That console table of yours, no matter where it’s sitting, is really ready for some summer cheer. It doesn’t take much effort to make it feel bright and welcoming for the season, and these 22 ways will show you how.
You can use anything from fresh flowers and green plants to little decorative pieces to bring that sunny feeling inside.
Round Mirror Reflects Light and Adds Depth Above a Console Table
A large round mirror with a thin frame hangs above a wooden console holding flowers and cylinders.
Woven Baskets Add Natural Texture Below a Console Table
Place large woven baskets beneath your console table. Their light, airy weave complements the wood tones of the table.
Adjustable Height Table Adds Rustic Charm and Flexible Surface
If you need a flexible surface, consider this sawhorse-style table. Its height adjusts for use as a console or a functional workspace.
Grouped Botanical Prints Create a Gallery Wall Above a Console
On the wall above the console table, a grid of framed botanical prints makes a gallery. They are set in matching black frames.
Clear Acrylic Console Table With Layered Decor
For a spot in the hallway, a clear acrylic console table can hold decor. It’s layered with books, a metallic bowl, and a decorative tray of beads.
Botanical Prints Create a Gallery Wall Above a Console
Group two large, framed botanical print collections on the wall above your console table for a natural and artistic display. These prints introduce classic detail and direct attention upward, enhancing the wall’s surface.
Gallery Wall With Varied Art Styles Above White Console
A grid of art above the white console table mixes styles: a geometric print, abstract brushstrokes, a silhouette, gingham, floral, and a bicycle graphic, all framed in white.
Boldly Patterned Ottoman Adds a Pop of Color Under a Console
Tuck a brightly upholstered ottoman beneath your console table. It’s covered in an ikat-inspired fabric with vertical stripes in pink, yellow, blue, and black.
Woven Basket Adds Casual Beach Towels and Hat
A large woven basket sits beneath a console table, perfect for stashing beach towels and a sun hat. The setup keeps your summer essentials organized and ready.
The natural texture of the basket complements the colorful striped towel draped over its side.
Wooden Console Table With Crystal Drawer Pulls and Tassels
Swap out standard drawer pulls for ornate crystal knobs on your console table. Add chunky, neutral-toned tassels to soften the wood’s natural grain.
Stacked Books Create Height and Color Blocks on a Console
Pink and purple volumes stack on the console table. Grouped by color, they create a block of texture.
Round Mirror Adds Height Above a Slim Console Table
If a thin console table feels sparse, a large round mirror hung above it can fill the wall. Place a textured vase with greenery and a woven tray on the table surface.
Tall Cacti Bring Vertical Interest Next to a Console
Tall, sculptural cacti sit next to the entryway table. A large terracotta pot anchors one towering cactus.
Its vertical shape offers a counterpoint to the console’s horizontal lines.
Distressed Yellow Console Table Adds Vintage Charm
In this room, a console table is painted distressed yellow. It features turned legs and a worn finish, holding a decorative birdcage, stacked books, and antique-style candlesticks.
Woven Baskets Anchor Round Boxwood Plants
Round, full boxwood plants sit in woven baskets on the entryway floor, their soft green texture contrasting the console table’s hard lines.
Repurposed Window Frames Hold Mini Wreaths and Candles
Old window frames hang on the wall, each suspending a small greenery wreath with a taper candle, making a unique backdrop for simple decor.
Pagoda Mirror Frames a Whimsical Console Display
A Pagoda mirror above a white console with gold trim frames two patterned benches.
Gold X-Base Stool With Blue Spot Ottoman Adds Seating
A gold X-base stool, topped with a blue and white spotted cushion, tucks neatly under a console table, ready to be pulled out for extra seating.
Round Mirror Reflects Natural Light and Greenery
Above a slim display stand, a sizeable circular looking glass with a textured gold frame draws the eye. This piece reflects daylight throughout the area.
Beside it, arrange a tall glass vase holding branches and green plants, alongside a stack of books, for an even and light grouping of objects.
Two Woven Baskets Add Cozy Storage Under a Console
Two large woven baskets sit beneath the console table. They’re useful for corralling extra throw pillows and blankets.
These patterned baskets keep soft items at hand for chilly evenings or impromptu naps.
Layered Artwork Adds Depth Above a Striped Console
On your hallway surface, arrange two mounted artworks, placing one slightly larger piece behind the other, to generate a layered arrangement. A smaller enclosure with a gold finish rests before a larger one made of lighter wood, introducing a distinct character to the flat area.
Botanical Prints Add Natural Art Above a Wooden Console
Above your console table, hang a grid of framed botanical prints, like these featuring ferns, to bring the outdoors in. The simple wooden frames and natural subject matter complement the rustic wood of the table and its woven basket storage below.
