Bedside Table and Nightstand Styles and Designs

Versatile and Useful Adding accent pieces to your existing bedroom furniture can be easier than you might think. Nightstands are practical items of furniture that can be used alone or purchased in pairs. Versatile bedside tables can stand alone or cozy right up to the bed. Designs are commonly round or square, with some unique rectangular pieces that resemble small desks, offering space for storing books, laptops, and writing supplies. Whatever your choice, remember that these accent pieces do not define the room - they complement it. It's difficult to imagine a bedroom without a place for a table lamp or alarm clock. If purchasing an entire bedroom suite, you'll regret cutting corners or underestimating the importance of adding nightstands and tables.

Dare to Be Different
Room designs take on a dramatic appeal when one-of-a-kind accent pieces are added. Wood and wicker play well together, as do brass and light woods. Wicker has the light, casual feel of a weekend at the seashore, and it blends perfectly with white and natural woods. If short on storage space, the small drawers of nightstands are perfect for storing jewelry, socks, and personals.

There is a fine line between accent tables and bedside tables, and either can be used in the bedroom. Keep in mind that wood tones vary. There are several shades of walnut; purchasing walnut wood does not guarantee a match. Rather than settling on a subtle mismatch that looks like a defect, incorporate an ornate metal table with a glass top to boldly compliment your existing furniture.

If you've been struggling to match a table or nightstand to a brass bed, try white or natural finishes. Antique and French provincial styles are flattering to brass designs, as are many metal and glass-top tables. Some wood nightstands have metal or brass handles that will tie your theme together.

Today's decorating styles invite you to express yourself and to be unique. Once you dare to be different, the sky is the limit, and your home will echo a style that is all about you.