The Makings of a Beautiful Nightstand

Nightstands are a key part in every bedroom, anchoring the bed and giving the entire space form, function and style!

Here’s what it takes to make your nightstand, stand out…

The Nightstand Itself–whenever possible, avoid a matching piece to your bed/headboard. A unique nightstand will give new life to a simple headboard/bed. Try a piece of antique furniture, a small writing desk, a cabinet with drawers, a skirted round table or even stacked luggage pieces. Do something unexpected!

The Lighting–choose a lamp that will provide good reading light and one that adds some style and personality to the space. Ceramic base lamps are great for bedrooms as are crystal or glass lamps. And, if your nightstand is too small to hold a tabletop lamp, think about hanging a pendant overhead. Trey Chic!

The Accessories—I don’t know about you, but I love to have a stash of special treasures on my nightstand…

Books/iPad–for late night reading or early morning blog browsing

Scented Candle–lighting a candle an hour or so before you go to bed will help you sleep better and have sweet dreams

Bedside Clock—forgo the glow-in-the-dark electronic version and add a stylish chrome or brass clock next to your bed

Flowers–real or faux, flowers will add a sense of opulence to your bedroom.

Photos–a photo of my husband and I sits on my nightstand…a great reminder as I fall to sleep of what matters most.

And, for those of you that like a cleaner look on your nightstand, use decorative boxes or baskets to hold everything.

The Surround–decorating your nightstand does not just stop at what you put on top of your nightstand. Creating a dynamic look for your nightstand also includes what surrounds it. I love hanging a grouping of framed art on the wall above the nightstand, or a decorative mirror. Both elements will add impact around your nightstand.

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I’ll be spending the next few days at the Atlanta Gift Show and will be back Monday with some of the new products and trends from the show. Until then, try giving your nightstand a new look and see what a difference it makes!

Sweet Dreams until Monday.