What is there to say about nightstands? They frame headboards, hold lamps and give you somewhere to park a clock and clutter. Most often, they do this identically on both sides of the bed. So, what else is there to consider? Well, nothing—that is, if you live in a Holiday Inn. But if you have a suite where style and substance are important, shake up your bedside table selection with something unexpected. Here are five ideas to get your started:

Butler’s Table.

The functional tray can be removed and set with morning coffee, and the piece’s scape fits a corner without adding bulk. Image courtesty of Thibaut.

Desk

It does  double-duty in a room lacking enough space for two nightstands as well as a desk.

Dresser

Wide rooms often require more than a narrow nightstand, and that’s when a full-sized dresser (with an appropriate height) stands in perfectly as a storage-rich bedside table.

Fabric-draped table

An easy-to-fashion, fabric-covered table adds softness and femininity while beneath the fabric, shelves provide an out of the way spot for storage.

Multiple Units

Adding storage, dimension and height to a wall lacking a large headboard,  matching pieces pair to create the look of a single, tiered nightstand.

For more on using and choosing bedside tables, check our the current issue of Utah Style & Design, on newsstands now.

Posted: Monday, January 23rd, 2012 @ 5:03 pm
Categories: Decorating.