Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Console Tables � How To Choose The Right One For You


As you�re finishing your home furnishing purchases, you should always make sure you have the final pieces that not only look great in the room, but also add any final functional touches you may need. For instance, in your living room, you have all the essentials, but you still have a lot of little things sitting around that you wish you had a place to put away. Or maybe your entryway looks great, and has a large vase as a d�cor accent, but you could really use a place to put your keys and the mail when you walk in the door. You need console tables to take care of the job.


3. Materials � Even though you may like bamboo, it may not be a good choice in a console table. If the look doesn�t fit the space you could have a contrasting piece. You don�t want your friends coming into the room and cringing at the tackiness of the overall effect. Instead, if you shop online you can look at your room as you shop and see pieces that will fit and even add to the room but not take away from it.1. Height � f it�s a freestanding console table, as the only piece of furniture against a wall, you have a lot of flexibility here. But, if you are putting it up against a sofa, chair or piece of furniture you may have to look more closely at that to make sure it�s a complementary height.In summary, ask yourself these questions:9. In the kitchen, add mirror to the countertop�s backsplash. This will reflect light while preparing food and it is easy to maintain.* What features or unique elements do I want to highlight in this area?Remember, all hanging fixtures are not chandeliers. The traditional approach to foyer lighting has been the chandelier but with the advent of the less dramatic pendant there has been a gradual shift in the trend towards pendant fixtures as the fixture of choice. However, both pendant lighting as well as chandeliers adds drama and sophistication to an area that could otherwise be dull and uninviting. Contemporary and traditional designs are available and should coordinate with the lighting style used throughout the house. If your foyer or entryway is particularly small, certain types of ceiling-mounted fixtures can do the job of illuminating the area.4. Create a charming entryway by hanging up a framed mirror topped with a floral swag. This will help to create light in the entryway as well as providing a last minute check before heading out the door.

Does the wood match, the grain match, were they intentionally put together or were a bunch of pieces picked off the shelf and tossed together just to make the piece?




Author: Jesse Akre


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