While we all love accessorizing our coffee tables and shelves, decorating accent tables is not the same. That’s because they are comparatively smaller in size, and when someone attempts to do something creative, they eventually end up creating a cluttered mess. However, getting a clean and cohesive look while keeping your accent table’s functionality intact isn’t that challenging once you learn the essential tips and tricks to get the job done. Let’s go over how you can set up an accent table, also known as a console table, with the following step-by-step guide!
The first step for decorating accent tables is placing an adequate-sized rattan basket or a steel tray on them. This keeps your accessories under control, giving your table a purposeful and put-together look. As you might be using the console table for putting down a remote control, mobile phone, or keys on occasion, the tray or basket will come in handy for such times. However, if your accent table is petite, we would recommend foregoing this step to avoid an overwhelming pattern. The next necessity for all accent tables, no matter how big or small, is a green and nature-inspired element. A simple arrangement of a flower vase or a plant pot can do wonders for perking up your space drastically. Some people even like to add small rocks or pebbles beside the plants to offer a touch of nature-filled elegance.
The next essential step for decorating accent tables is playing with heights. Keeping the table one-dimensional may look bland as it doesn’t draw attention, no matter how well you accessorize it. To add a focused visual interest, you can place each of your already placed and new objects such that they deliberately create an aesthetic appeal. For example, if you’ve already placed a tall vase, you can grab a couple of hardcovers and stack them beside the green element. Moreover, if you’ve enough space, you can try making a trio of different heights to give your accent table an appealing outlook. Lastly, lighting sources are must-have accessories for accent tables. If your console table is too small, we would suggest jumping on to this step after adding a green attribute by integrating one prominent style-statement lamp. If you’ve got a spacious accent table, you can even play with the heights while incorporating this step and use two types of lighting sources — for example, a medium-sized decor candle and a tall-yet-slim table lamp. In the end, make sure your accent tables have enough space left to comfortably place a couple of coffee mugs for your later convenience.