Even though we’ve still got a few weeks left before we move to our new house, in my head I’ve already decorated every room. For the most part, it’s just a matter of figuring out where to use our existing furniture and accessories in the new space. The living room is a bit different though because in the new house it’s about five times bigger than our current living room space. We’re going to need several pieces of new furniture but we’re keeping it on a tight budge since we’ll only be in the house for two years. After looking to options for inexpensive sofas, we’ll likely go with the IKEA EKTORP sofa and I’m planning to put a console table behind it – there’s something about the look of a console table behind a sofa that I’ve always loved! (post includes affiliate links – full disclosure statement available {here})
This gorgeous glass and brass console found {here} is the perfect size for behind a sofa and looks stunning:
Or if you want a wood console to warm up your space, I love this reclaimed wood console found {here} – so pretty!!
I love the idea of having a console table with a marble top too – like {this beauty} that would look beautiful right behind a sofa or anywhere else in the room:
What I also love about console tables is that they are so versatile. In addition to looking great behind sofas, they can also work beautifully against a wall in a foyer or pretty much any room of your home.The space underneath consoles is the perfect place for a few baskets or a couple of ottomans that you can pull out for extra seating in the room.
An inexpensive bench for our foyer is next on my shopping list – hopefully my streak of lucky shopping mojo will continue. Hope you all have a great weekend!
Stacey {steward of design} says
May 17, 2013 at 11:39 amI so love that console and light! You’re so lucky to have an outlet near you. Good luck with the rest of your shopping.
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
May 20, 2013 at 8:19 pmThanks Stacey! Cincinnati is not exactly the mecca for home shopping so thank goodness we at least have Ballard!!
Ellora Drinnen says
May 17, 2013 at 11:49 amSO pretty! Love all the eye candy too. Now I just need to find a good spot for the perfect console table.
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
May 20, 2013 at 8:21 pmThanks Ellora! I never had a great spot for a console table in our current home so I’m looking forward to using one in our new one!
stephanie says
May 18, 2013 at 12:28 pmKris- love all of the pictures of consoles — what a beautiful collection of photos with lots of inspiration. Good luck with your move. Your new console and chandy will be a fabulous in your new home!
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
May 20, 2013 at 8:29 pmThanks for the good wishes Stephanie – as I’m sure you can imagine, it’s both a stressful and exciting time for the whole family!
Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt says
May 19, 2013 at 10:50 pmGreat images…love all the gallery walls…
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
May 20, 2013 at 8:29 pmI’m a big sucker for gallery walls myself 🙂