For many years, console tables have served as anchors for the living room, hallways, and entryways. But increasingly, they are making their way into other parts of the home, including bedrooms.
While your average bedroom may not be large enough for more than a bed, dresser, and nightstand, master bedrooms offer plenty of room to relax. As such, you have more flexibility in deciding which pieces of furniture will work best in the room.
This can include non-traditional furniture like console tables, by the way. One of the reasons alternative furniture is becoming so popular is the fact that the lines are getting more and more blurred with today’s open floor plans. As such, there are no hard and fast rules regarding which furniture is supposed to go where.
For example, a swoon-worthy sofa used to be found in the living room, but today, more homeowners are adding one to their masters, in part because living rooms are no longer in style. They are often called chairs, as people seem less likely to fail around this time.
Console tables are a perfect option if you are looking to add a table to the room. These tables are usually long, but slim, as they were originally made to fit against a wall, or even be mounted to a wall instead of a shelf.
That’s one of the reasons console tables make a great addition to a master. You can easily add it against any wall, but it won’t take up much space in the room, allowing you to enjoy a more open floor space.
These tables have additional benefits for those who want a little more functionality in their bedroom furniture. For example, console tables usually have one or more drawers, giving you extra storage space. They can double as a place to do your makeup in the morning as there are plenty of tables for your makeup along with the drawers for your combs and brushes.
Console tables will also work well as an entertainment center. Today’s flat-screen TVs fit neatly on top of the table, and remote controls and favorite movies can be stored in drawers below. If you like, you can even place your electronics in the drawers, hiding your DVD player or other electronics when not in use.
If you need an extra space to get ready in the morning and only have a sink and mirror, you can add a mirror above this table in your master and use it to get ready for work or a night out on the town. If you want to add some old world charm to the room, consider adding an antique sink and pitcher to the table. Now you can even shave and brush your teeth in the morning, all without having to do an expensive remodeling project.
If you have a lot of family photos that you want to display or some memories of loved ones that have moved, you can use these boards to display them. Add a small decorative rug to the table so your picture frames don’t scratch the surface. Another great decorative option is to add a flower arrangement. This works especially well if you use wildflowers or other bouquets that have a pleasant, fragrant scent.
As you can see, a console table is a great idea for a master bedroom that is large enough to accommodate more furniture, particularly furniture that solves some of the most annoying storage problems we have these days. Today’s innovative designs are not only beautiful to look at, but also versatile.