Actually a mismatched night table -- but perhaps two matching lamps (maybe hanging ones from Ikea?) would look GREAT!!!

You could even have different artworks -- maybe one small ones on one side -- and a larger one on the other side to visually balance it out.

Look for a table that is simply similar in height -- but try for a round table or perhaps a mirrored one?

We have a traditional decor -- and that was our plan! My DH's nightstand is different -- in size and (slightly) in color -- but we have matching swing-arm lamps on each side to unify the look.

Here is a link that might be useful: Lamp from Ikea -- JUST an example

You could also use one of the round 'decorator tables' with a floor length cloth on it that coordinates with your bedding. That would show that you aren't trying to match what is there, for sure!

I use an antique oval table on one side of my bed, and the cloth covered round table on the other, with glass topping the fabric.

To me, since you say you have a more modern style I would want something that matched, keeping it simple. I would just get two new nightstands that match with each other and which complement your current bedroom suite.

Tena

I am thinking that an end table that does not match exactly may even look better. You could match the wood and get a coordinating style. Or get something completely different and add another piece similar to that one elsewhere in the room (chair, trunk, desk).

All good suggestions!

Since I have one nightstand and one dresser, I think I'm going to shoot for another nightstand in similar height and finish. At least I know I can get matching brushed nickel hardware so at least that will somewhat unify the look.

Ugh, so not what I wanted but I guess I gotta just make it work...

Here's my exisiting nightstand and dresser - this pic was taken after we first moved in, so the bedroom doesn't look like this anymore :P And I do have bedding, just not pictured :(

Here's a good option, eh? It's 2.5" in height. Do you think that's too much?

THANK YOU ALL!

Great choice! Looks like a really wonderful possible candidate!

Jan

I think that's a brilliant choice! It might even be BETTER as a night stand, because you could put books on that lower shelf.

I think it is a good choice. I've seen similar pieces with round nickel knobs instead of the Country, cup pull that this one has. What is the Merlot finish that you say your set has? It looks like painted black on my monitor.

I read thru your post very quickly and burst out laughing, and thought to myself, that's probably the best place~better than the kitchen floor! LOL I misinterpreted a 'one nightstand' as a 'one night stand.'

I'm non-attached, so maybe my sub-conscience is working overtime. LOL

Looks absolutely wonderful, I'm loving the two together. The two have about the same silver handles, I would say it's a go! susan

I would look for a metal and glass side table, something that kind of picks up on the headboard look. Or, a mirrored small chest would be nice.

I think the one you found is okay, but still will be mis-matched despite the similarities. If you are going to be mismatched, I say really go for it.

Lots of good advice here. Am I the only one who cracked up at the title of this thread? Who saw it as "one-night-stand in master bedroom?
I know, grow up.

Jo

OMG - JO!!!!

My face is hot from embaressment!!!! I can't believe I didn't catch that - DOH!

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What to do - only 1-nightstand in master bedroom

Maybe they will call the next day if you do it in a spare bedroom, and it won't be just a one night stand!

Sorry, couldn't resist!

I really like the table you're considering for the 2nd nightstand and I'd use 2 identical lamps on the nightstands.

What Monablair said. I think if you went with something like metal/glass, it might detract from the composition look you are trying to create, but then what do I know? I have library table on one side and a night stand on the other.