In need of nightstand suggestions
Tanya Shelly
5 years ago
I found a bed I like for a small master bedroom. I am not really sure what kind of nightstand to pair with it. I am looking for an elegant design and plan to use white bedding with an accent quilt. Since the bedroom is very small I haven’t deciding if I will get a dresser and/or chair for the room.
This room is in a rental with white walls and tan carpet so I want the bed to be a statement. I’m not 100% tied to the bed but I like it better than others I have seen. Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
This room is in a rental with white walls and tan carpet so I want the bed to be a statement. I’m not 100% tied to the bed but I like it better than others I have seen. Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
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5 years ago
Molly
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Comments (8)My favorite bedroom had a long wall and instead of bedside tables I used a chest on DH's side and a pretty desk on mine. From your name, wearybuilder, you're probably still in the overwhelmed stage of home building - but once you're in and settled, if you have the room, consider changing one or both of your bedside tables - it adds a certain panache to the room that was both functional and stylish. Sky...See MoreNightstand suggestions (shapes, styles, materials) for this bed?
Comments (13)Wow, you guys ROCK! I expected/hoped for "go with metal, not wood" but I got awesome selections :) Pal- I love the hospital-esque cabinets, they would be dog proof and both DH and I used to work in hospitals eons ago. So these would be a nod to that. Yayagal & Cyn427 - from CB2 I like Proof, too. I wish it came in black or charcoal, the dulled stainless is pretty but might be too bright. The Harvey cube in charcoal could work and it's really inexpensive. That would leave adequate cash to get some king of storage box for the bottom shelf Fun2BHere - the MCM teak tables are gorgeous but still a little blocky - and at $1500 i would have to love them unconditionally ;). The cubes were amazing, the teak on those just glowed. Wow. They were a steal, too, at $680 for the pair. The metal cabs you linked were ... In a word ... Perfect! I loved that they would add some color to the space and loved the proportions (a little tall, but I could maybe make it work). The only issue I have with them is the price, for $1500 I would have expected the seller to clean up some of that oxidation. But you know what? I would spend that on something I loved and thought was worth it (these would be, if they were cleaned up). I think that's the upper limit, though. Psychologically I have a hard time spending more on the nightstands that the bed (even though there is more work involved to make a nightstand, I bet). I think I'm going to start scouring Craigslist for metal typing tables, though. After seeing the one Fun2BHere linked to, I noticed some have different brackets on the bottom that could support a wooden shelf (I can make a shelf, right?). At least for my side of the bed ... I like the industrial + feminine legs + nod back to when women were secretaries or nurses. It makes me chuckle (an ironic, "you have no idea how much progress didn't happen because of your narrow minded ways, you idjits" kind of chuckle). Thanks again, you guys are awesome!...See MoreNightstand and Lamp suggestions please :)
Comments (5)Thanks for the comments everyone! So I think I’m leaning towards white or charcoal, and floating. I’ll probably end up making them with my father. Unfortunately I’m past the point where I could easily add pendants, so I think I’ll have to just go with taller lamps. As for the wardrobe, doors are certainly coming — that’s what I meant by the “high-gloss white doors” in my original post :) I got most of them hung today, but there’s still more custom work to do on the wardrobe :) Thanks!...See MoreNightstand and bedding suggestions?
Comments (3)Something like this would be pretty: https://www.mcgeeandco.com/collections/nightstands/products/josiah-double-nightstand-1 Otherwise, walnut immediately came to mind as a gorgeous choice for nightstands in your space. I think you're right to choose a neutral/textured bedding rather than patterned bedding!...See MoreTanya Shelly
5 years agoI have pictures from the model which is the same dimensions. They don’t show every angle but they are all I have for now. I believe the model has a queen bed and I plan to get a king.
Manon Floreat
5 years ago
stefaniebogles
5 years agoTanya Shelly
5 years agoTanya Shelly
5 years agoMaybe something more like one of these would be better. Is Wayfair decent quality?
Molly
5 years agoTanya Shelly
5 years ago
Geneviève
5 years agoredsilver
5 years ago
https://www.etsy.com/listing/266153511/floating-bedside-table-large?ref=pla_similar_listing_top-4&ep_click=1 IN a small room, I really like these. It comes in 4 different finishes, matte black, white, white with light wood top, and this. The mirror one is also very nice.
Tanya Shelly
5 years agoMolly
5 years agoHere are some inspiration pictures, just look at the nightstands. What style does your husband like?
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Chalet Interiors · More InfoTables are an option if you find the right height and don’t need a lot of storage. The don’t even have to match.
Downtown Chicago Renovation · More InfoThese look high to me, but nesting tables can give you more surface space when needed.
Saw this at Restoration Hardware.
Tanya Shelly thanked MollyTanya Shelly
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoleelee
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoFor a small bedroom that bed looks pretty gigantic. It might be too dominating. In a small room a big piece makes it hard to add other items like you mentioned a chair or dresser. Then the dresser might have to be smaller than usual and that would add up to a lopsided, look strange.
Maybe look for stores that specialize in apartment sized furniture. West Elm and Target (yes!)
To me an elegant bed is more about the bedding than the bed itself. What do you think of this?
Tanya Shelly
5 years ago
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