Console me

I am totally obsessed with a good console set up!

My one pet hate in our apartment is that they didn't put a power point near the front door.

 Meaning we can't have a lamp on our entry console table. 

I barely ever use the down lights, I'm a real lamp/ambient lighting girl - so candles it is at the front door!

Dont ignore the front door!

Dont forget the area around your entry! Dont let it become a dumping ground for shoes/keys/junk mail/bags (ok ok im guilty of doing that a bit). Let these examples inspire you to give your a makeover! Given i realise we dont all have the amazing spaces to start with but dont let that stop you!

My total fav via Bear Hill Interiors

The Decorista

Maybe i just like this becuase it telss me bikes in the house are ok!

Via La Boom

Canadian House & Home

The Decorista

Where the sidewalk begins

Entries & consoles - the obsession continues!

Like home offices/work spaces you may have noticed i have a thing for a great entry space/console table! I literally have hundreds of images of them in a folder on my computer so theres more where these came from!

For the Love of Gold via Table Tonic

Loving this one! So simple but effective!

Wonder how those orange tree's last inside though (go away practical thoughts!)

Via Pink Wallpaper

Sarah Tuttle

Via Brynn Alexandra

Via A Lifes Design

whoa! Now thats what i call an entry!

Via Cococozy

Via Milk & Honey Home

Via Decorpad

Via Decor Happy

Via House Of Turquiose

Via Little Green Notebook

Via Bright Bazaar

Lonny

Kelly Green

Bold Doors!

Theres just something about a brightly coloured door! Even if its the only daring thing you do in your home- very simple & effective! My mum once asked me what colour to paint their front door & i joked "hot pink"....came home that night...the door was hot pink! I was only kidding but it looked awesome & stayed for years & years!

Image: Gingerella

Our front door was a bit like this!

Image: Elle Decor Norway via Bright Bazaar

Neutrals

I am usually known as a person who loves a bit of colour, but recently ive really been getting into my neutrals at home. One thing i love is that they all work together so you can constantly add pieces without wondering if they'll clash! 

Via Urban Style Vibes

My Ideal Home

My Ideal Home

Design Sponge

coco & kelly

mimi & meg

rodger davies

Pink door

The close up version of this is one of my fav images - have never known what house it comes from or where it is, but a freind of mine recently emailed me this picture she found of it from a bit further back! Loving those palm trees!! Does anyone know where this house is??? or where we can find more pictures...id like to see the interior!

Styling console tables

By now you probably all realise i love a good console table/entry display! Here are a few more styling examples!

Image: Joy Isacc

 How cool are the clam shell & the plates together! 

wouldnt have thought of putting them together but it looks great!

Via Table Tonic

Secrets of domestic bliss

Everything leb

Trisha Brink design

Image: Gingerella

What are the components that make these work?

In my opinion here are some elements to steal for a styling console!

1. Start with a table of your choice

(get on ebay - there are million of great options for next to nothing!)

2. Symmetry

3. A statment lamp, lamps or wall lights (see above!)

4. Artwork such as plates, a map or some framed personal photos

5. A great mirror

6. Fresh flowers - gorgeous anywhere & a nice welcoming touch!