Nightstands
Before wrapping up your bedroom shopping with a bed frame and dresser, be sure to choose a couple of bedside tables. Nightstands not only provide space for reading lamps, treasured photographs, and an alarm clock; they also offer a nice contrast in size to larger
bedroom furniture, bringing balance to the room decor.
For the bedroom filled with different furniture styles, tie everything together with a theme. If you already have a white dresser, armoire, and bed, place a white nightstand on each side of the bed for a country cottage look. If you have traditional furniture set in a large room, opt for ornate night stands that are black or deep brown and decorated with bronze hardware. If you like your
bedroom to have a sleeker, lighter ambience, choose mid-century modern styles or tables made of glass and metal. Maybe it's time to redecorate your room with all new furniture. In that case, consider buying a
bedroom set with perfectly coordinated bed frame, dressers, and nightstands.
A bedside table provides convenient storage options, especially in a room with limited space. A tall, slender cabinet that fits neatly between the bed and wall may have several drawers where you can keep small items you use every day. If you relax by watching television or reading before going to sleep, choose a nightstand with some shelves; you'll always have your books, magazines, and TV remotes within easy reach. And if you have kids, be sure to put a table with a drawer by each child's bed. The morning rush to get ready for work and school is easier when cell phones, glasses, and keys are kept safely at bedside.