In interior décor, attention to detail goes a long way, especially in the living room. It is essential to know which piece is meant for what space. This becomes a challenge when some décor pieces look as though one can get away with using them interchangeably. For instance, you might ask, is there a difference between a sofa table and a console table? Or are they both just slightly tall, rectangular tables? Well, the answer is, the two are different; by design and, though slightly, by function. Let us look at each one individually first in order to start a discussion about the differences.