Lack of space is a frequent issue in today’s homes, and we face small bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and of course entryways, which seems to have always been very tight. How to design such a small space with style and to make it functional at the same time? We’ve gathered the coolest narrow console tables for entryways, and I promise, these are a perfect combo of style and functionality! Let’s take a look at both non storage and storage pieces to make everyone happy. If you don’t need any inner storage space but just a nice look, a touch of style and perhaps a place to put a key dish, choose a narrow and sleek console.
Non Storage Narrow Consoles
Advantages: such consoles look lightweight and airy, which might be essential for a very small space, they are easy to DIY or you can repurpose some existing furniture to make one. They provide you with storage space on top and sometimes even a bit under the console.
Disadvantages: not much storage space, besides, such consoles can create a cluttered look in the entryway.
Two Leg Consoles
To make your console really narrow, you can stick to only two legs, and if necessary, attach it to the wall and voila. Here the most popular idea is a hairpin leg console with a butcherblock top, looks perfect in modern and Scandinavian spaces. Such a console can be installed over a radiator to make it less visible and save more space.
The modern space is done with a tall very narrow console table, with candles, greenery and an artwork over the space.
The minimal space with an irregular shape mirror, a tiny stained console, a basket with a blanket and greenery.
The hairpin leg console over the radiator and an IKEA Trones cabinet, with a candle lantern and greenery cascading.
This narrow console features only two hairpin legs, some decor and potted grass plus a mirror with hexagon decor.
The lovely small nook with a hairpin leg console over the radiator, books and a vase with greenery, a stool with a table lamp and a mirror.
The little entryway with a hairpin leg console over the radiator, some decor, a gallery wall and a mirror to decorate the space.
The narrow console with hairpin legs is installed over the radiator, lovely modern decor and a mirror make the space stylish.
The modern entryway is done with a refined black two-leg console, a basket with blanket, an artwork and wall lamps.
The small modern entry is done with a burgundy accent on the wall, a hairpin two-leg console, decor and greenery and a round mirror.
Narrow Consoles
You may also find stylish and minimal narrow consoles that are just U-shapes made of wood or other materials. There’s a wide array of styles, from minimalist to farmhouse, for example, there are usual narrow consoles of wood, which are bench-styled ones, perfect for rustic spaces, shelves installed over radiators as consoles and elegant ultra-modern curved consoles. Such tables are a but wider and allow placing some baskets under them, so you will get storage space this way, and some of them even feature small drawers where you can store change or keys. IKEA Micke desk is a perfect solution if you need such a piece but can’t find a proper console.
PRO Tip: Still can’t find a cool minimal console? Make it yourself, it’s a simple craft, you will just need three wooden planks to build it.
The boho farmhouse entryway done with a rustic bench console, baskets and magazines, a vase with greenery and pampas grass, a mirror in a wicker frame.
The ultra-modern space with a white bent console, wicker stools, a table lamp, books and a vase with greenery.
The refined shabby chic console with artwork, thistles and greenery, some art and a key plate.
The modern white space styled with a minimal stained console, knitted poufs, some chic decor, candles, a mirror and wall sconces.
The refined space done with a minimal black console, a stool, a table lamp and greenery, a curved mirror in a green frame.
The elegant long narrow tiered table with stylish table lamps, books and a mirror gallery wall over it.
The Scandinavian nook with a sleek black console, a stained stool, eucalyptus in a vase, candles, a round mirror and a basket.
The modern boho nook done with a stained console table, white leather poufs, pampas grass, a candle and a lamp, a round mirror.
The modern nook styled with a stained console with storage, greenery, a bowl with pinecones, books and a large round mirror.
The Scandinavian space with a sleek black metal console, a lamp, some art and candleholders, baskets with pillows and a blanket.
The modern space done with a gallery wall, a minimal white console table, a jute pouf and a basket, some candles and greenery.
The chic staned bench-like console is decorated with eucalyptus, a mirror in a refined gold frame,some art and poufs under the table.
The chic nook done with a sleek black metal and glass console table, candleholders, baskets on the wall and some greenery.
The boho rustic entryway with a stained console, baskets, some dried grass and leaves plus a round mirror on the wall.
The pretty space with a narrow console, baskets with slippers, a table lamp and an arrangement of greenery and blooms and an old window frame mirror.
The small nook finished off with a whitewashed console, a basket, some greenery and a round mirror over the table.
The chic entryway done with a black radiator and a console over it, with a table lamp, some branches and greenery, a round mirror.
The farmhouse nook done with a rich-stained console, baskets with lids, a table lamp, a potted plant and a round framed mirror.
This sleek whitewashed console table with candleholders, a black vase with greenery, poufs and a whimsically shaped mirror make the entry refined.
The shelf over the radiator is done with greenery, blooms and a round mirror over the shelf.
The small entry is done with a stained console with a drawer, a large mirror, baskets, a wooden box and some greenery.
How To Style A Non Storage Console?
First of all, consider its design and whether it matches the space in style and colors, and if not – hack it. Second, style it with some seasonal decor, table lamps and lights, books and magazines, artwork and a mirror over it on the wall. If you have some space under the console, as said above, you can place some baskets there and use them for storage or just put some poufs or stools.
Storage Narrow Consoles
Advantages: such consoles provide you with storage space, hide the eye sores and can be DIYed of basic IKEA items easily to make your entryway look ultimate for a couple of bucks.
Disadvantages: such a console may still look bulky yet being quite narrow.
Radiator Covers
If you have a radiator, you can install not just a screen but a whole cabinet around it, it will make your space look decluttered and sleek and if the radiator is ugly, you won’t see that eye sore. Style and paint this cabinet the way you like and remember to make perforations or holes to let hot air go through the cover. This cabinet will double as a console and it will be a very practical solution for any tight entryway.
PRO Tip: you can build your cabinet larger or tall than your radiator is and store some stuff inside but not those items that can be spoilt with temperature.
This long narrow radiator cover done in slamon pink doubles as a console table, with greenery, magazines and photos.
This narrow red cabinet is a radiator cover and decor, with a bright gallery wall make up a chic and bold space.
This elegant radiator cover with cane doors doubles as an entryway console, with a stylish lamp and blooms in a vase.
IKEA Hemnes And Stall Hacks
IKEA Hemnes, Stall and Trones shoe cabinets are a perfect solution for most entryways and if you aren’t satisfied with their looks, just hack them, there are lots of ideas on the web. These pieces installed in your entryway will easily double as stylish consoles, and if they seem too small, you can always create a single unit of several ones. These cabinets are narrow and will easily squeeze into a tiny entryway providing you with storage space.
The sophisticated space done with a ribbed floating storage console, a gallery wall, a round mirror and chic decor.
The farmhouse nook is done with an IKEA Hemnes shoe cabinet as a console, some decor, a mirror and a rack.
IKEA Hemnes shoe cabinet revamped for a modern entryway can double as a console table, add decor and a mirror in a frame.
The modern space is done with a white IKEA Hemnes show cabinet, some decor and a mirror in a bent wood frame.
The neutral boho space finished off with an IKEA Hemnes shoe cabinet, grasses in vases, a mirror in a stick frame and a boho stool and pillow.
The floating IKEA Stall shoe cabinet is a functional console for any tight space, add a mirror and a round vase with greenery.
The IKEA Trones hacked and built into the niche, with a key rack, potted cacti and some decor for a tiny space.
This long green console table with ring handles and a stained countertop is made of several IKEA Trones pieces, perfect for a narrow nook.
The narrow console table made of two IKEA Stall cabinets with a butcherblock countertop, with decor and grasses in a vase.
The white IKEA Hemnes cabinet with some decor and a round mirror are a cool solution for the entry.
The tight entryway is finished off with a stained wood and cane show cabinet as a console with decor.
The stained IKEA Hemnes cabinet is a cool idea for a farmhouse space, with a basket, a candle and greenery in a large vase.
The modern neutral entryway done with an IKEA Hemnes cabinet as a console, some decor and pampas grass and a round mirror.
The Scandinavian space styled with an IKEA Hemnes cabinet, some stylish decor and a round mirror.
How To Style A Storage Console?
As the storage space is mostly inside, you will hide all the clutter away and you can style the top and the wall around the console. Gallery walls, seasonal decor, grasses and greenery, mirrors and artwork are welcome to make your entryway welcoming.