There is no set height for how tall console tables have to be. However, most people want their console tables to be just an inch or two taller than the height of the arms of their sofa. Slightly taller than your sofa arms is optimal for a console table because it will allow you to place items on the table without much effort.

How you decorate your console table is really up to you and where you decide to place it in your home. You might decorate it with family pictures, flowers, or unique pottery pieces if it's an entry table. If you're using it as a side table next to a sofa, you might decorate it with a lamp and vintage pictures. If you decide to put your narrow console table in the hallway, you might decorate it with seasonal home decor. You should also keep in mind your console table's construction materials. A console table made of solid wood may display decor with a much different vibe than a table with a met

Most people put their console tables in the dining room, hallway, foyer, master bathroom, sunroom, or living room. Console tables typically function as a home decor storage piece, an end table beside a sofa, or a television stand. In all reality, you can put a console table anywhere in your home as long as it does not make the space look cramped.