A console table is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture in your home. Whether it’s greeting guests in the hallway, adding character to a living room or filling an empty wall, a well-styled console can completely transform a space.
The secret isn’t filling every part with beautiful objects. It’s about creating balance, layering natural textures and giving each piece room to breathe.
Here are three simple styling ideas to add texture, warmth and depth to your console table.
Start with the Rule of Three
When styling a console table, we always think in three sections:
- Under the table
- On the tabletop
- The wall space above
Treating each area separately creates balance and helps your styling feel intentional rather than cluttered.
Look One: Soft, Organic & Relaxed
The first display is all about simplicity.
The wall becomes the focal point with a large woven tray, instantly adding warmth and texture without overwhelming the room. Layering a wooden washboard on the console top, a simple topiary for greenery and a decorative shell sphere in front creates depth while keeping everything feeling calm.
Rather than placing everything in a straight line, vary the heights to guide the eye naturally across the display.
Our Palma table lamp anchors one side of the console, bringing both practical lighting and another layer of natural texture. Warm lighting instantly makes a hallway or living room feel more inviting.
Underneath, two seagrass drum stools soften the heavy lines of the console while providing useful hidden storage.
Why it works
- One oversized statement piece on the wall
- Different heights across the tabletop
- Natural woven textures repeated throughout
- Greenery to introduce freshness and colour
- Functional storage underneath
Look Two: Mediterranean Calm
For the second look, we swapped in larger decorative pieces while keeping the same balanced structure.
Our large rattan wall hanging fills the empty wall beautifully without needing artwork. On the tabletop, earthy vase, soft faux greenery and stacked coffee table books create a relaxed, collected feel.
Books are one of the easiest styling tools, they introduce height while giving smaller decorative pieces a platform to sit on.
Adding greenery prevents everything becoming too neutral. Even a single faux plant introduces life and softens the natural wood and stone tones.
Again, the woven lamp provides warmth while helping balance the larger vase on the opposite side.
Why it works
- Large wall décor anchors the arrangement
- Coffee table books create layering
- Greenery adds softness and colour
- A large vase introduces earthy texture
- Matching seagrass drum stools below complete the display
Look Three: Rustic Character
The final look feels a little more collected and lived in.
Instead of one circular wall piece, we’ve chosen our rectangular rattan ottoman tray, adding a different shape while maintaining plenty of texture.
A pair of ceramic vases and a rustic turned wood table lamp create a more traditional feel, while stacked books and our footed decorative bowl stop the arrangement feeling too formal.
Below the console, our large Turkish vases add visual weight, balanced by a rustic elm stool brings character and practicality.
Mixing old and new materials creates a timeless look that never feels overly styled.
Why it works
- Contrasting shapes add interest
- Layered accessories create depth
- Larger floor pieces ground the console
- Rustic wood adds warmth
- Soft lighting finishes the display
Wild Nest Styling Tips
Balance your display
Avoid placing everything at the same height or spacing items evenly across the table. Instead, create visual balance by mixing tall and low objects and leaving some negative space.
Layer natural textures
Combine wood, rattan, ceramics, linen and stone to create a space that feels warm and inviting. Repeating similar materials throughout helps tie the whole display together.
Add a lamp
A table lamp instantly makes a console feel complete. It adds height, warmth and creates a welcoming glow, especially in hallways and entrance spaces. This is one of the most important elements to your console.
Introduce greenery
A touch of green brings life into neutral interiors and softens the entire setting. Whether you choose faux stems, a topiary or fresh flowers and foliage, greenery softens the overall look and provides a subtle pop of colour.
Don’t forget underneath
The space beneath your console shouldn’t be empty. Baskets for storage, stools, oversized vases or even a dog bed add balance while making the area feel purposeful.
Create Your Own Wild Nest Look
The beauty of console styling is that there are no strict rules. Start with one statement piece for the wall, layer a few carefully chosen accessories, introduce warm lighting and finish with texture beneath the table.
The result is a home that feels calm, welcoming and effortlessly lived in.
Shop our collection online or visit us in our Chipping Campden store to discover everything you need to style your own console table beautifully. We’re always on hand to help with styling tips, stop by for a chat!
