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Classic Combination: Console Table and Mirror

August 16, 2012 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

For a foyer or small space, the classic furniture combination of a console table and a mirror can be the perfect solution. The combination of a console table and mirror has been popular for centuries.  We talked about French doors earlier this week so it’s only fitting we stick with the same theme.  Going back to the French kings, these two pieces were placed in halls and rooms.  Like this gilt wood mirror and console table, the pair could be elaborately decorated.  Antique mirrors and consoles were often created as a set. Today’s style of decorating means that you don’t have to have a matched set. The mirror and table can be made of different materials, from different eras, and even designs.

Console tables and mirrors are the perfect choice for an entry, foyer or hallway because they have a small footprint, but can make a big impression.  For a formal entry, an antique console and mirror paired with an antique rug sets a traditional tone.  A black and white marble floor would also suit an antique French style mirror and console.  Farmhouse or rustic style could pair a painted table with a braided rug or a sisal runner on wide plank floors.

As a landing place in a foyer the console table has just enough surface space for a lamp and a place to put your bag or the mail.  The mirror is the perfect place to check your hair or lipstick on your way out the door.

Besides the standard rectangle, demi-lune, or half-round table are popular. Paired with a round or rectangular mirror, the console table is a great choice for a small space that needs a big dash of style.

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Dazzle Guests with a Welcoming Entry

September 16, 2011 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

Create a welcoming foyer, entry or even mudroom to greet you and your guests. A colorful entry makes for a cheerful greeting at the end of a long day or at the start of a party. Here are a few tips for decorating your foyer, entry hall or mudroom.

Light the space well. A chandelier, pendant or small ceiling fixture is a must. The size of the entry will dictate the size of the lighting fixture. Scale is important. If you have a double height entry, a larger chandelier or cluster of pendant lights works better than a flush mount ceiling light or diminutive chandelier. Smaller lights on a console, side table or even shelf create warm ambient light and balance out overhead lighting. A pair of lamps or a single lamp would both work. It all depends on the space.

Pay attention to the walls. Artwork and mirrors bring life to any size space. Artwork can be a great conversation starter as well. Mirrors reflect light and therefore double the light in the room. A mirror in an entry is also great to check clothes, hair and face as you dash out the door in the morning.

A table as a landing space is also key. Bowls, boxes and drawers can all hold keys and miscellaneous items we carry with us.

A cheerful colored area rug or runner finishes the design. Find a rug that works with your existing flooring and has your homes colors in it. Decorating begins when you open the door.

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