Does this console table work for my space? How do I dress it up?
I got a Crate and Barrel silviano console table for less than $100 at an estate sale and it was too difficult to pass up since it still retails for >1300. But I'm not sure if it works for my space. I don't have a proper lobby or entryway, so this is the only place for a entrytable. It does overlap with the staircase on the right:
The photos below is how its styled on the C&B site and most of those decor pieces are no longer available on their site. I do like the stacked 3 picture frames idea and I could do something similar.
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cawaps
6 years ago
Sammy
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoRelated Discussions
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ilikefriday
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI don't think I would have passed up that fabulous table for $100 either! Love it! But.... I think it needs to be placed someplace else. It appears both too tall and too wide for that spot. I have no idea how wide your walkway is on the top floor but maybe it could go in front of that window? This might give you some idea of what it would look like decorated.
bonitapplebum
6 years agoerinsean
6 years ago
Sueb20
6 years agocawaps
6 years agoJanice Garvey
6 years agopricklypearcactus
6 years agoI think the 60" table would look wonderful there! Maybe someone with photoshop skills could photoshop it in for you.
If you do get the 60" I would take inspiration from the Crate & Barrel styles pictures. Hang or lean a piece of art on the left side (where the stairway wall is a little taller). Put a big vase or two or three on the table.
Crate & Barrel Taline Vases
Stack a couple of books or place a few sculptural objects on the table. You could put a lamp there if you like.
Tia M
5 years ago
Voyageurs47 Voyageurs 47
3 years ago
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