The number one question I get from clients is "What do I do with my empty walls?" I'm not sure if you can call this a trick of the trade, but whenever I have a blank wall (especially if there is not a lot of other furniture), I add a console table. I often put garden stools or cube ottomans, or even a Moroccan pouf or two, under them to serve as extra seating, and of course art or a mirror above. I like the look so much better than art or mirrors hanging with nothing under them. Do you agree? Take a look:
I love the look of a bar cart, too:
The next two are probably technically desks, and serve dual purposes:
I couldn't help including a few that are actually chests or sofa tables:
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Oh, I completely agree with you Stacey! Without a table (or desk, etc.) grounding them, art and mirrors on walls just look like they are floating. And, I honestly think it enhances the wall pieces to have something underneath it. Such great inspiration photos in this post! :-)
Vanessa
Lost count of my favorites, but I love the last image so much!! I agree with you on blank spaces with nothing but art, something drastic missing. The first desk is so beautiful. Such beautiful images, Stacy.
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Teresa
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Great advice and images! These are all beautiful. Love this look!
Wow! What a comprehensive study on console tables - so many beautiful examples. One of my favorite all time images is the entry with the zebra bench under the white parsons console table - LOVE that. I pinned a few but could have pinned the entire post. Thanks for taking the time to share so many beautiful examples - I could study them over and over again. xo
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Great post that illustrates your point so well. Good point and as I am thinking about it I have also filled an empty wall with a console or chest, makes sense and can be adorned with lamps, small vignettes,etc.......nice post, such beautiful spaces!
I agree - a picture above a console table looks so much better. This type of table always looks so neat and you have a great selection here. Great inspiration once again.
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Fab ideas again from you. Love all the images. Really liking the consoles with stools below.
I totally agree. All of your pics are fabulous. Hugs, marty
I agree completely Stacy - I have a version of that at home - and did it at a clients!
Great great post.
Fantastic and this addresses a wall I am having issues with in my dining room. Think a console can work in a dining room? You have me going!
Every day I get so much inspiration from your blog. I probably pin something from your post everyday too! Thanks for all your hard work. I really enjoy the beautiful pictures!
Gorgeous post, Stacy! I love the look of console tables with stools tucked underneath. I also really want a bar cart!
~ Wendi ~
I love all these ideas... what a beautiful way to fill up an empty wall! Thanks, Stacy!
A console table is the perfect solution for an empty wall - BUT - what are the tricks of the trade for hiding unsightly electrical lamp cords? They appear to be strategically hidden in these camera shots. Do you just call the electrician and break wall? Would love to know the go-to solution.
These ideas are really perfect for walls, The color of the wall matches well with the frames, the furniture and accessories. It also emphasize the accessories when using plain colored wall. Great job!
Stacy...You always come up with so many great points of interest for any type of design dilemmas. You are my "Guide Book for Design"...
Have a wonderful day...
Stacy so many gorgeous examples. I love this look in design!
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Karena
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Beautiful stuff here. Great inspiration! Thanks for being the one blog I'm addicted to. :-)
Such beautiful spaces! Great post!
Gorgeous eye candy! It makes me want to move and start all over again:)
Some interesting lights in your photos - traditional, modern and some that blur the lines between the two.
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