Today, many consider the console a decor. This is not true! After all, this item can be not just a decoration of a room, but also a very functional thing. So, the console is used to store small items, figurines and other favorite accessories. There is also a hinged console, the functions of which are very multifaceted. The types of this element in the interior and its features we will consider in this article.
What is a console?
A console or console table is a popular piece of modern interior, serving as a convenient stand for vases, various collections of figures, bags, phones and more. The hinged console often serves as a stand for the TV and other larger items.
A little history of the console
The thing that this article is about appeared in France. Since the beginning of birth, it has been the subject of maintaining cornices and balconies. In the 14th century, the console became an interior item. The most notable people had small tables in their possessions, decorated with unusual patterns, exquisite carvings and gilding.
The owners of such a thing at that time were only wealthy families. As a rule, they installed a console in the entrance hall, so that from the very beginning, upon entering the house, the guests had the necessary impression of the owners.
Console today
To date, the hinged console and the usual are very popular. However, this is no longer a sign of luxury and wealth, but still has the property to give the room a certain charm. These cute and neat little tables are now made from different materials. The design of this product can also be very different, and everyone can choose the most suitable for their interior.
In addition, the console often serves not only as a decor, but also as a place to store valuables. If a drawer is provided in this mini-table, then its functionality is increased.
Benefits
- Compactness. Many families, alas, cannot afford to buy a spacious apartment, where one could place huge wardrobes and tables. So, the best option would be the console. The hinged console will help to save the space that a TV stand usually occupies.
- Functionality. This compact and stylish interior item will serve not only as a storehouse for the necessary things, but will also help in the case when you return home from the store, but there is no one to help. In this case, you can simply put everything on the console and, without rushing, take off your outer clothing. Extend the functionality of the consoles and drawers, where you can put everything that did not fit in a regular chest of drawers.
- Style. A hinged console with a drawer can serve as an excellent complement to the interior of the living room or hallway. This item can also create an aristocratic atmosphere if supplemented with a mirror in a frame of the same design or a picture. You can decorate the surface of the console with your favorite flower in a pot, a table clock or a family photo in a frame.
- Mobility. If there is no need to mount the console to the wall, it can easily be moved to another point in the room. In addition, it can be used to create a romantic atmosphere by setting a candlestick with candles on top.
Types of Consoles
- Attached. This kind of console looks like a table that was divided in half. It usually has one or a pair of legs. They hold one half of the countertop, and the other side is attached to the wall.
- The hinged console with and without a drawer is one of the most popular and convenient. She has one leg, which is attached to the wall. Thanks to her, this item looks like a table hovering in the air. This kind of consoles also resembles a regular shelf nailed to a wall. As a complement, manufacturers make mirrors.
- Self-standing consoles are very convenient to use and mobile. They are usually made with three or four legs.
What are the mounted console in the hallway made of
Different manufacturers make cantilever tables according to their technologies. But they all use the same materials. So, the most popular and sought after is wood. People with good financial opportunities can afford expensive wood.
Mounted consoles for a TV, attached and self-standing mini-tables made of chipboard or MDF are much cheaper. Such options are more diverse in design and can be of many different colors. Also, the console is often made of metal, which is very appropriate for the Provencal style or retro. Stone is most often used for consoles in eco-houses.
Manufacturers today also make such tables from various combinations of materials. For example, often customers order tables with metal legs and a wooden tabletop. Wooden legs and a glass top are also popular.
Shades
As for the color scheme, the first thing to do is to take into account the color scheme of the interior in the house. Experienced experts recommend light shades if you want to visually increase the space. The most universal in this case is white. In addition, the white console standing in the room, made in bright colors, will be able to contribute some calm and harmony.
Black console table looks very impressive and unusual. He is also able to add his own flavor to the interior. However, it is worth considering that such an object should stand against a wall in a contrasting shade, otherwise it will be lost against a dark background.
If you are a lover of bright emotions, then for you the best option would be a table or shelf-console in red, pink or green.