Hey y'all!
A couple of nights ago I shared a photo of my in-progress new console table. Remember when I showed you my new DIY art a few weeks ago?
Well, I'm ready to tackle the rest of the table just in time to add some fall touches. A beachy art piece goes with everything fall, right? Well, I'm going to try styling it with a few neutral fall touches, I think.
Here's the photo I shared on Facebook along with my question:
I need y'all's opinion!
Okay, so I recently showed you my DIY art canvas and new console table. I'm struggling with how to decorate the rest of the table.
I plan to add another basket underneath, either one matching this one or two new ones. With a baby who gets into whatever I put down there, baskets for toys are the obvious solution.
But what about on either side of the art?
These are two matching lamps I got on clearance from Target, but I've painted one of them. I also have this lampshade, which is from Target too.
Should I ...
1. Paint the other lamp? Or paint both of them a totally new color?
2. Or buy new lamps. (I'd go with something a little chunkier if I bought new.)
3. Should I get another lampshade like this one? Or buy entirely new lampshades??
Read all the comments and conversation on Facebook HERE.
Asymmetrical vs. Symmetrical
I got some amazing feedback (thanks, y'all!) and have been playing around with things I already own. The biggest question for me was whether to go asymmetrical or symmetrical.
Do I do two lamps on either side and two baskets below? Or do I create something more organic, with just one lamp and go from there?
If I go asymmetrical, do I keep the art centered or place it slightly off center?
I think I've mostly decided which direction to go. I can see a trip to HomeGoods in my not-too-distant future. In my searching and thinking, I discovered some standard elements that make an asymmetrical console table look amazing.
Key Elements for a Beautiful & Balanced Asymmetrical Look
You'll need ...
- Interesting lighting – I find it looks best when it overlaps the art behind it
- Height to Balance – something across from the lamp that has enough height to even things out
- Grounding art or mirror – leaning or hung
- Something Stacked – this could be books, vintage suitcases or decorative boxes
- Something Round – this could be anything from a lamp base to a trinket or a vase
- Rectangular Tray – to gather fun accessories like candles, figurines or an interesting bowl
- Plant or Flowers – something to bring life to the space
- Textured baskets or colorful stools underneath
lamp / art / flower arrangement / bowl / tray / books / candleholder / basket / table
See if you can spot the essential elements in these beautiful vignettes...
via Teal & Lime (School of Decorating)
Hudson Interior Design
Pottery Barn
Jenny Wolf Interiors
I hope this helps you (and me!) the next time you're figuring out how to style your tabletops.
What else would you add to the must-have list?
If you want to learn how to decorate a console table behind a sofa, click here!
