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Entryway Styling: Small Scale Console Tables

April 14, 2020

I’m a big fan of “making a moment” in the small spots in our homes that could sometimes be overlooked. This little wall in our entryway is a good example. The front door swings open here, it’s at the bottom of our stairs and is one of the busiest “pass-through” areas in our whole house. But, it was my only option for adding a lamp in our entryway; there’s no outlet on the opposite wall.

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Determined to make it work, I pulled this tiny vanity (from a thrift store) out of the attic. It was originally just going to be a placeholder but the small size works. (For reference, the maximum depth of my console is 16 inches.) In a small entryway, I like using an open console table where there’s an option of tucking a woven basket or a small ottoman underneath. (We keep jackets stuffed in the basket here.) If you’re tight on space, keep accessories to a minimum and add height by going up with your art or a taller mirror. And of course, I always think pattern or a dramatic color is fun in a small entry.

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  1. StephAnie says

    April 14, 2020 at 5:20 pm

    I love all of the recent blog posts featuring your own house! I’m grateful that you still blog after all of these years and appreciate your content. I love seeing all of the small details and watching how rooms evolve over time, which is one of the reasons that your blog was a favorite. Keep em coming! ;)

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  2. Lynn says

    April 14, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    Looks great! How do you keep the door from hitting it?

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  3. Sarah says

    April 14, 2020 at 6:33 pm

    Hi Emily!
    I love this and also have a smaller entry way. Its not as small as yours but its also not huge. My probably is that its two stories, so making an impact can be hard because its SO open. Any suggestions?
    Thank you!

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    • Emily Clark says

      April 15, 2020 at 11:17 am

      I would just focus on going up with my art. Maybe a tall chinoiserie panel (or you could use wallpaper to create something similar)?

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      • Sarah says

        April 15, 2020 at 12:01 pm

        Thank you!

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  4. Karen little says

    April 14, 2020 at 11:39 pm

    Quite an impact for such a tiny space. Love the suggestions and pretty pictures.

    Reply
  5. SharOn says

    April 16, 2020 at 9:09 am

    Love this little space! The electrical outlet struggle is real! I have a spot similar where I just thought, “Why is there not an outlet there where I want to put a lamp?!? Clearly the builders didn’t ask us. :-)

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    • Emily Clark says

      April 16, 2020 at 9:29 am

      I know. I wish there was an outlet on the opposite wall (the spot by the steps). Problems! :)

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  6. Jennifer says

    April 16, 2020 at 8:43 pm

    What a great round up! Your house is as darling as ever. 💚 Someday I’ll figure out what to do in my entry, it’s just a small narrow hall, and sits empty for now (other than my kids shoes everywhere, of course). I think it’s too narrow for a table, but I so long for a welcoming entry. Hopefully I’ll be able to figure something out soon! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely house with us!

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  7. Susan says

    April 17, 2020 at 4:14 am

    Do you have a link for the lamp? It’s so classic and charming?

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    • Emily Clark says

      April 17, 2020 at 9:44 am

      It’s a Ralph Lauren Home that I found at HomeGoods a few years ago. I couldn’t find it online so I just linked to one that’s a similar size.

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  8. Theresia says

    April 17, 2020 at 8:07 am

    Perfection!

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