Console Me

Now that you're decking out your Christmas table you're going to need some space for the feast!  There's no point in cramming it all into every available nook and cranny so why not help yourself out a bit, give your guests some room to eat and move those dishes onto a console table.  If you have a buffet, this is a great way to entertain, but for those of you who don't and really don't want the added expense of a buffet or simply don't have the space, a console table can work wonders in tight spaces and limited budgets.  Don't get me wrong, there are some mighty expensive console tables out there and hey, if that's your budget more power to you, but if you have a more modest expense limit why not spend a little to gain some maximum impact.

Typically console tables are meant for behind the sofa or in a entryway but there is nothing stopping you from adding one of these furniture pieces to your dining area to increase your table real estate.  Console tables come in an array of styles, materials and colours so you can easily adapt one of them for your Christmas setting.  They are also fun to put an added splash of Christmas decor to enhance your theme and make the food station more festive.  Here are some to inspire you:

From rustic to refined and everything else in-between, there's a console table out there for everyone.  There are console tables that mirror the glam of hollywood, that show off your wine collection, and have a taste of the orient.  No matter what console table you choose make sure that you tie in the decor with the rest of your theme and don't be afraid to go all out, tis the season after all!

Happy Shopping!

Courtesy of:
Crate and Barrel
IKEA
Anthropologie
Structube
Pier 1
West Elm
Restoration Hardware