This under-$100 Amazon compact console table is the bold pop my neutral home desperately needed – and it's proof the unexpected red theory really does have legs

Less than $100, arrives in days, and instantly elevates your home

neutral living with a green painted home bar in the corner, beige sofas with red and blue cushions, a red checkerboard rug, and blue arm chairs
(Image credit: Future / Emma Ainscough)

I wouldn't describe myself as color shy, but I'm a little reluctant when it comes to splashing bold color onto my walls – preferring instead to stay in my safety zone of neutrals.

So if there is one interior design principle I stand by in making my spaces pop, it is the 'one bold choice' hack, which works just as you might expect and is a low-lift way to elevate an entire space with one unique find. Like adding a splash of unexpected red, which everyone went mad for last year, but it really does work and is still very much on trend.

My most recent purchase, a less-than-$100 cranberry red console table from Amazon (yes, really!), has brought some much-needed vim and vigor into my home, and it is just too good – and affordable – to gatekeep.

modern kitchen with plastered walls and light blue wood work with a little red side table and art on the walls

(Image credit: Barlow & Barlow / Photography Thomas Joseph Wright)

I'm not the kind of shopper who buys bold pieces on a whim (especially not from Amazon), but if my days and weeks spent researching the best Amazon furniture have taught me anything, it's that the best pieces come with a little design risk.

And oh, did this one pay off.

This table feels surprisingly high-end for something you can add to your Amazon cart. Its sleek silhouette and open, geometric panels give it a modern edge while the glossy finish nods to the lacquer trend and instantly makes my neutral living room feel more intentional and design-led – even though I didn't change a single other thing.

Not only is the warm shade perfect for blending into both modern and traditional interior design styles, but it’s the kind of piece that looks just as good styled in an entryway with a mirror and a vase as it would in pride of place in your living room, or even tucked behind a sofa.

You don’t have to go all in with bold color. Just one well-placed piece in an unexpected hue can make your room feel fresh and thoughtfully curated. And this little red table did exactly that.

There's something so energizing about adding a pop of color to a room, and a small table is one of the easiest, most versatile ways to try the trend without overwhelming your scheme.

Below are a few other 'unexpected red' tables to consider that might suit your space and size requirements better, but are still totally chic.


If you’ve been on the fence about adding color, consider this your shortcut to making your home more unique. A pop of red might feel risky, but with a piece this affordable and versatile, it’s a low-stakes way to try something different.

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Charlotte Olby
Style & Trends Editor

Charlotte is the style and trends editor at Homes and Gardens and has been with the team since Christmas 2023. Following a 5 year career in Fashion, she has worked at many women's glossy magazines including Grazia, Stylist, and Hello!, and as Interiors Editor for British heritage department store Liberty. Her role at H&G fuses her love of style with her passion for interior design, and she is currently undergoing her second home renovation - you can follow her journey over on @olbyhome

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