A nicely styled nightstand set of 2, whether done in classic or minimalist style, can have a significant impact on the look of your bedroom. It may surprise you to learn that the 'why' of styling is far more significant than the 'what.' A light, books, small accessories, sometimes a small floral arrangement, and possibly a piece of art hung on the wall or placed on the surface can all be found on a typical bedside table or nightstand. Even if a minimalist nightstand merely has a lamp and a clock, they all have a few elements in common.
Determine What You Really Require On Your Nightstand Set Of 2
Examine the pile of items you took from the nightstands and set aside whatever you absolutely require for a functional nightstand. This might include your glasses, phone charger, and a coaster for your nighttime water, among other necessities. Then build a collection of goods that you could "style" but aren't required for day-to-day operations. Keep those heaps where they are; we'll return to them in a moment.
Selecting The Best Nightstand
The first step in choosing the appropriate nightstand set of 2 is considering if you want something trendy or traditional. The bedside table is a terrific location to add some amazing flair, but do you want it to be the focal point of your fashion statement, or would you rather utilize lighting or art to tell that story?
If you want a more traditional design for your nightstand, consider investing in a high-quality piece of furniture, possibly one that is part of a set that matches your dresser and other case goods. However, if you want to use your bedside table to add some style to your home, you should choose something that isn't part of a set of furniture.
Look for quality indicators such as solid wood, dovetail joinery on the drawers, high-grade hardwoods, and durable hardware if you want a higher-quality piece. This type of piece will cost more, but it will last and look wonderful for a long time.
Allow for some illumination
At your bedside, you'll need some sort of task illumination. In our beds, we engage in a range of activities, some of which, such as reading, necessitate the use of lights. Lighting should also be turned on till you get into bed to illuminate your route. Then, as soon as you wake up in the morning, you'll crave lighting.
Lamps, sconces, and pendants are the three fundamental types of illumination that can be utilized at the nightstand.
The most common and most economical options for bedside lighting are table lamps. Some of the benefits of employing a lamp at the nightstand include the ease with which they can be replaced and the ability to give a lot of shape and color to the surroundings. More crucially, unlike the other options, they do not necessitate any hardwiring electrical work or drywall damage.
Select Secret Storage Within The Nightstand Set Of 2
Now it's time to get to the fun part: accessorizing! We want to embellish these little areas with purpose in mind since we want them to be both elegant and functional. The first "technique" we do is to attempt to incorporate some hidden storage into the nightstand set of 2. Is this a fashionable box? Isn't this a cute little basket with a lid? Anything that can hide your less-than-stylish bedside treasures (e.g., your retainer, eyeglasses, phone charger, etc.) will be hidden in these storage pieces. That way, you'll still be able to keep the necessary, but they won't be an eyesore.
Creating The Shape Of Your Nightstands
When I style a nightstand, I usually use shape in two ways. I think about the overall vignette's design, and I prefer to add a diversity of shapes within it.
The general contour of the vignette should guide the eye through the arrangement in a logical manner. A pyramid form is the most common and easiest to manage. This would include any artwork hanging over the bed, the headboard, and the items on the nightstand. The highest point is the painting over the bed, with each following thing leading the eye lower. This gives the overall vignette a more dynamic appearance.
Try to add rectangular, rounded, and cylindrical shapes on your bedside table if you're a maximalist. A lamp with a cylindrical base, rectangular books, the organic shape of the leaves, and a smaller cylinder is seen in the image below. The vignette maintains a clean appearance, but the variety of shapes adds visual interest.
Consider Adding Simple But Meaningful Accents
We also want to be deliberate about the objects we choose for the decoration. We want you to love or be inspired by everything on this surface because it is one of the first things you notice when you wake up. Do you and your spouse share a favorite photo? A souvenir from your travels (such as the sculpture pictured above)? Perhaps a meaningful item or a beloved saying that represents something special to you? Look around your house for a few small decorations that will not only bring a splash of color to your tabletop but will also provide some much-needed inspiration in the morning.
Bringing Everything Together
As previously stated, you'll want to have some variety in the shapes of your nightstand accessories. You may simply want one or two tiny items on your bedside table for a minimalist aesthetic, but you'll want those items to vary in size, shape, color, and/or texture. We utilized a small piece of white coral in the first vignette above to express a seaside, contemporary vibe while keeping the design basic.
If you're a maximalist, on the other hand, you'll want a lot of objects on your nightstand, as well as a lot of variety. As a backdrop, I recommend selecting a piece of art that is either hung on the wall or resting against it. Then a lamp with a lot of color and texture can be added. If you want to give the vignette a layered aspect, you can partially cover the art. Add a short organically shaped or circular object to a stack of books or a rectangular box. You can then place another smaller object in front of the books.
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