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ADVICE ON HOW TO USE THESE SMALL END TABLES!

10 years ago
Hello!

I am stuck with two small mirrored end tables. I am wondering if anyone has ideas on how to use them. I attached a photo of the night stands and then another photo next to a normal size nightstand to see the comparison.

Thanks!!

Comments (40)

  • 10 years ago

    They are adorable. What you need is a teenaged girl so you could design her bedroom around these.

  • 10 years ago
    Good idea but no children in the home yet!
  • 10 years ago

    Do you have to use them as nightstands? Have you tried moving them from room to room: maybe as an end table in the living room, maybe as a table in a bathroom or a table in the foyer.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    They aren't the right size for an adult bedroom nightstand. Perhaps just sell them if they don't work anywhere in your home. How tall are they?

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  • 10 years ago

    Tables are 24 inches high and 16 inches wide.

    I have one room that will have two full beds in it. Can this go in between or is it too small?

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Depends. Post a pic.

  • 10 years ago
    Beds are being delivered Wednesday. I will see how they look with the beds then and post a picture.
    Thanks for all the help!
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    These are perfect guest room night stands..just enough space for a small lamp and a few personal items...phone..etc. sounds like the bedroom with a full size bed is perfect to use them in....they are small but I found with guest rooms best to have the bed and nightstands no dresser needed...and a small comfortable chair for setting and removing shoes....that way other pieces of furniture will not dwarf the size of the night stands. Good luck

  • 10 years ago

    Just keep it at entrance of any room. nice ones to keep things you may need again while going out or coming in of that particular room. keep flowers/wine botlle/hand bag /may be a book/ just eyeliner and mascara. 2/3 small perfume bottles to use before dashing out keys/spectacles/sandal wood paste /scarf basket/dry fruit basket/bowl with beautiful hand made linen lid .you could use it right in passage for vase.see it as an opportunity to let your imagination somersault.

  • 10 years ago

    I love them.....send them to me...lol I would think at 24 inches they would work as end tables unless they aren't your style....I can see them as plant stands, or end tables in your guest room. They are very pretty.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Nightstands depends on the bed height with frame and mattress :)

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    They are beautiful in my opinion & I have used smaller tables before in corners in my living room. I have a teen daughter,if you decide you want to sell I wouldn't hesitate to get them for my daughter! You can even put them in a bathroom for perfume and make up I see so many possibilities they are just beautiful to me! Good luck I hope u find a way if not hey don't forget that I would purchase them from you :0)

  • 10 years ago

    I also love these tables. I would use them as a night stand next to my bed and the other as a table to "must have" flower table. Putting just a glass vase with flowers on the other sitting in front of bedroom window. Same here....if you are interested in selling, I def would be interested.

  • PRO
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    If you can't fit them in a room at the moment, I would definitely hang on to them for future use, especially if you plan on having children - those nightstands are too cute!

  • 10 years ago

    If you don't want them, you could give them to me! :-) But seriously, I would put one beside the bathtub to hold some candles and toiletries in nice containers. One could go next to your reading chair to put your book and a cup of tea on. They are a classic design and would go just about anywhere.

  • 10 years ago

    Paint them a soft white.

  • 10 years ago

    Yes!...painting them white will make them grow taller!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    No do not paint them they are perfect as is the other thing you could do is put them in a walk in closet for some very pretty small accessory storage.

  • 10 years ago

    Perhaps you could get a piece of glass cut for a desktop that spans across both pieces. they would make a lovely desk.

  • 10 years ago

    Definitely paint them white. That will make them have a bit more presence and yet seem a bit larger. If you change your mind it is only paint and can easily be changed. I love them. I can think of several places to use them. Living or dining room corners, entryway, bathroom, very versatile pieces.

  • 10 years ago

    Selling them is allowed of course. You could get creative and build them taller. You could use large drawer pulls similar to the ones on them, wooden feet found in hardware stores, curtain rod finials in wood or metal, or even a candlestick. All of these things can be screwed onto the legs and painted (or left alone) depending on the look you want. A helpful neighborhood hardware store (as opposed to a big box store) would probably be able to give you guidance on adapting what you use with some of their specialty screws to make it secure even if you don't find the object in their store.

  • 10 years ago

    Consider placing a decorative box a few inches high and just smaller than the width and depth of the table on top. Then put lamp, alarm clock or other nightstand accessories atop the box. It should give the impression of greater height and make them more accessible by a person infon the bed.

  • 10 years ago

    A wall hung light or a small hanging light (sparkly chandelier) would save space on them too.


  • 10 years ago
    I think one would be perfect between matching chairs across from a sofa. They are large enough for a couple of coffee cups or wine glasses. The size is just right, not overpowering. They're lovely!
  • 10 years ago

    Cutest tables ever! Love them! You should auction them off. I think you'd make some serious cash! ;-)

  • 10 years ago

    I think these tables are sooo cute! I would use it as a bedside table or even beside the couches in the living room.

  • 10 years ago
    I ended up using a bigger table I had in between my beds. I'll attach a picture below.

    I found a chair that needed a table but not sure it looks good! Yay? Nay?

    Now I only have one more to use and appreciate all the ideas to find it a home! Xo
  • 10 years ago

    why not at the outsides of the beds?

    I like it with the chair.

  • 10 years ago
    That's what I bought them for. Outside of beds but it makes the room very crowded using two tables. I will try them there and take another picture in a bit.
  • 10 years ago

    [No, don't paint them white.]

    Have you considered making a unique piece out of them [both]?

    Here's an example of what I mean. I've got two [sides] like these from a vintage vanity and this is what I plan to make of them.

    [Legs removed from the top one...]

  • 10 years ago

    I actually don't understand why you are having trouble deciding what to do with them they are lovely. If you don't like the colour perhaps try painting them white or a colour that suit other colours in one of your rooms. You can use them as bed side cabinets, in a dining room or hallway with some family pictures on them or a vase of flowers / pot plant or similar. Use them beside the couch or an arm chair, place the remotes in the draws or magazines. They could also be used for storage in a bath room. If you really don't think they match your house then I would suggest selling them as they will really make someone else very very happy.

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    you could take the legs off one and put it on top of the other...using it as an armoire.

  • 10 years ago

    Have you considered removing the legs from one and placing it atop the other to create a four drawer chest of drawers.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    It looks good with the chair :) I don't think it would work in between the beds, but the piece you ended up putting there works better anyway.

  • 10 years ago

    I would use them as end tables to a sofa in the lounge.

  • 10 years ago

    If they aren't tall enough, you can always add casters. If the color doesn't go with your room, paint them. I agree with previous posts - they're cute tables.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I love the color so don't paint them. Gray goes with everything! Use them as nightstands for a guest room.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Just saw the photo of the guest room. Try placing them on the outer sides of the beds. I also like them with the chair.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Here is a design from our portfolio. Perhaps it will help here? Notice the couch and chairs.

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