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Proper use of space in the living room is an issue that owners of both small and large rooms have to decide. A modest area forces us to look for non-standard solutions to accommodate everything we need. The owners of spacious living rooms, on the contrary, do not always know how to fill the free space. We share unusual ideas that will allow you to rationally use the entire living room area.
Upward movement
The opinion that the possibilities for placing shelves in the living room have been exhausted often turns out to be erroneous. Almost always, high shelves consisting of several tiers help solve the problem of storing small necessary items in the living room. The most spacious shelves will be from floor to ceiling.
Tips for Saving Kitchen Space with a Console Workstation
The line between living rooms and modern kitchens is becoming more blurred every day as talented designers look for new ways to create a flexible connection between the two areas. Responding to this need to create a seamless interactive environment in the decoration of small urban homes, specialist Pietro Arosio came up with a delightful decor idea to create a sophisticated and modern fixture called Board Kitchen for Snaidero.
Designed to fit perfectly into even the tiniest corners, this adaptable and customizable kitchen features a unique console workstation that's a real highlight. This engineering and architectural masterpiece combines form and function in an elegant Corian cabinetry that fits perfectly into the fast-paced, modern urban lifestyle.
Magnificent interior of a studio apartment with the epicenter of attention - the kitchen work area, designed in a deep turquoise shade. It goes well with the furniture set in the guest salon, which creates visual contrast in the room.
A gleaming workstation at the heart of the kitchen creates a stunning space, adorned with innovative and technologically advanced materials in vibrant colours. In addition, this device takes up very little leg space. Providing rational and economical organization of space even in the smallest room, Board designer furniture is designed to harmoniously combine the atmosphere of the living room with the kitchen area, offering apartment owners a unique and ergonomic stylistic solution.
Available in two sizes 90 and 120 cm, the furnishings contain a deep and practical double sink in the corner, a convenient hob, a small waste bin for organic waste, a drying compartment and plenty of space for preparation, cooking and cleaning.
Glossy green units bring colorful charm to a small space that works beautifully with crisp white trim and textured wood flooring.
A fully equipped Snaidero board work station includes a state-of-the-art two- or four-burner hob, a sink with a pair of compartments, shelves for utensils and a multifunctional waste compartment
Magnificent and creative furniture with a hanging station and a breakfast area will be an excellent modern art solution for a small apartment with a small square footage.
A stylish cooking area saves space in your apartment and also provides unsurpassed functionality.
The board in the form of a laconic and massive console combines the warmth of wood with red accents and the relevance of snow-white plastic, which works perfectly in a harmonious union.
Corain worktop is both durable and long-lasting. It can perfectly match any furniture set, and also transform the decoration, filling it with modernity and charming beauty.
Universal compositions with innovative equipment and different variations of household appliances are perfect for any apartment and various interior designs.
The furniture occupies one wall plane, but at the same time it makes it possible to rationally and economically place all the cutlery and culinary utensils.
The sleek and elegant body, made using Corian panel, makes the tabletop ultra-resistant to scratches and bacterial growth, making its maintenance an easy and hassle-free process for the owner.
A multifunctional console can be the star of a kitchen, and the accompanying storage systems will help make your kitchen decor truly complete. They bring a varied mix of customizable open shelves and closed niches, allowing you to display cookware, cooking utensils and spices in practical and functional settings. Available in nearly 100 different colors and finishes, this unique and fun home décor model gives shoppers virtually limitless choice!
Walnut wood storage cabinet fronts pair beautifully with sleek suspended worktops in a practical and cost-effective kitchen.
The functional block is both a flexible and customizable object, giving the owner a unique opportunity to independently choose the appearance of the headset design.
Fabulous furnishings with solid oak wood fronts and shelves for storing books and state-of-the-art appliances.
This stunning floating cantilever is perfect for a small modern home with an amazing way to decorate your home.
The original ledge with its laconic and refined design perfectly saves precious leg space.
This multifunctional element with different sizes and appearance options harmonizes perfectly with a regular set.
We have presented to your attention a unique review of the interesting and original furniture set Board from specialist Pietro Arosio in the form of a creative console item that enlivens the space and significantly saves square meters of living space.
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Two is better than one
Sometimes the living room is empty for a long time, but sometimes the room is not able to accommodate a large, cheerful company. If this situation sounds familiar, then pay attention to double coffee tables. One of them, smaller in size, is easily hidden under the other. If necessary, a small table can be taken out, and there is twice as much space for placing food and drinks.
It will be useful to learn how to divide the living room into functional areas. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the 29 best space zoning ideas.
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How do you use the space behind the sofa? No way, is it pushed up against the wall? In vain! According to the designers, the new fashion trend is the use of a narrow console table behind the back of the sofa. The RMNT website decided to see what this option for arranging furniture in the living room might look like.
Why would you even need a table behind the back of the sofa? After all, in addition to the aesthetic function, functionality is also important! This will give you additional storage space, for example, TV remotes and other equipment, installing a table lamp, books, magazines that you like to read in the living room. In addition, a console table can serve as a space divider in the case of a living-dining room or living-kitchen.
Design Features
The console consists of a table top and a support. The support can be made in the form of two or four legs or in the form of a decorative column. Depending on the style of the console, the tabletop can be laconic or decorated, equipped with drawers or transparent.
In the photo: a console on an unusually shaped support, Cattelan Italia Tour consolle.
In the photo: wooden console in traditional style Tonin Casa Nemesi 3800.
A separate group should include transforming consoles, which turn into dining tables and desks, or double as dressing tables.
In the photo on the left: the Cattelan Italia Party transforming console, which turns into a wide dining table using removable modules. Pictured on the right: a DV Home Zone console that can be used as a vanity.
Multifaceted console table
The console table is an unusual piece of furniture for our apartments. For many, this concept is associated with the interiors of palaces and high society salons of past centuries. And this is completely justified! After all, it was in France during the reign of the Sun King Louis XIV (1638-1715) and the heyday of the Baroque era that console tables came into fashion and were considered a luxury, thanks to truly exquisite artistic execution.
Magnificent masterpieces of the majestic past are now exhibited in museums and palaces. And our modern houses and apartments will be perfectly decorated with more modest examples of console tables, which have become not just a decorative, but also a functional element in the interior.
A console table can come in a variety of styles, shapes and sizes, but is always a little wide (i.e. narrow). This main design feature makes it indispensable in small spaces: corridors, hallways, under stairs, and also where you need to create a decorative corner and make the interior more comfortable.
A console table in the hallway will become not only an interior decoration, but a convenient place to store the most necessary things: keys, telephone, cosmetics and other small items that can easily be hidden in drawers. Above the console table in the hallway, of course, you need a mirror, and beautiful table lamps or wall sconces will complement the cozy atmosphere.
Ottomans are perfectly placed under the console table without disturbing anyone - so necessary in the hallway! And on the side, if the size of the room allows, you can put an armchair or chairs made of wood - and you won’t be able to drag your guests out by the ears!
Consoles in IB Gallery
The IB Gallery catalog contains more than 300 models of consoles in classic and modern styles. In addition to them, from us you can choose and order a console from the catalogs of almost 700 factories in Italy. Our specialists will help you choose a model based on a photo, in the desired style or with certain parameters. For complex interior projects, you can order the production of a console according to individual sketches in one of the factories in Italy.
Call to receive more detailed information about the models you are interested in.
Product design
Console furniture is relevant for many interior styles - from strict classics to carefree Provence. The only difference is in the external design:
- For minimalist interiors, you should choose plain models of simple shapes, without decor or fittings. The main thing is that the console is functional.
- For classic interiors, purchase wall-mounted models with graceful legs. The product must be made of valuable wood, have a rich texture and shade. Such furniture serves as a decorative element. The maximum that can be placed on it is a vase or a fragile figurine.
- For high-tech style, choose products made of plastic, glass or metal. Mirror surfaces will look original. The functionality of the furniture is also important - drawers and shelves will allow you to organize the storage of small items.
The color of the console matters. White models are the most popular in modern styles. Black furniture is relevant for art deco, hi-tech or minimalism styles. The natural wood shade console is suitable for ethnic, country, and Provence styles.
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