The Southern Entry Hall: Console Tables, Coat Trees and a Warm Welcome

A sculpted solid wood console table with a lamp and a ginger jar beside a tree coat rack in a Southern entry hall with heart pine floors

Quick answer: Choose a console 28–34 inches high and 10–16 inches deep, leave at least 36 inches of walkway in front, and put a coat tree in the corner nearest the door where it won’t block it. A mirror or art above the console finishes the welcome.

Start with the console

A sculpted solid wood console table gives the hall a focal point and a spot for keys.

Open shelves below

A console table with shelves holds baskets for shoes and mail.

Coats and hats

A sculpted tree coat rack keeps jackets off the stair rail.

Make an entrance

Pair them with a carved solid wood single door for a hall people remember.

Frequently asked questions

How deep should an entry console be?

10–16 inches keeps the walkway clear in most halls.

Where should a coat tree go?

In a corner near the door, clear of the swing.

Are your pieces antiques?

No — every piece is built new in solid wood.

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