Simple and elegant consol table Console table can be useful in a hallway or other rooms as it provides additional storage space and a decorative touch to the place. First of all you should measure up the space in the interior where the console is going to stand. You should also look for something that suits the hallway style. Modern style interior will require a more minimalistic console while a classic style interior can be enhanced with a console with decorative woodwork. Also pay attention to how the materials other furniture and finishing go together with the console table. Often times a console table goes to where the mirror hangs.