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Help finding nightstands/dresser!

Here is our new bed and chair. We are planning on changing the sconce shades to a small white cylinder. What color night stands and dresser should we do?

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  • 8 years ago
    We can't change the blinds at this point as we just got them. What type of bedding should we do? Any ideas for a different sconce shade shape and color?
  • 8 years ago

    Its really hard to tell what color the bed is from this picture as it is pretty dark. Is the rug staying? Are those the colors you're working with? they appear to be tan, cream and pink? What about wall color? Is that staying white? Your wall lights are in the wrong place. I think mirrored chests would be nice on either side of the bed. Maybe just get lamps instead of the sconces. Your head board is high so the sconce placement is going to be tricky. I would do drapery panels on the windows to soften the look of those blinds. Color will depend on what your walls and bedding will be.

  • 8 years ago

    Love your rug, I am planning a very light pink and gray room. May I ask where you got the rug.

  • 8 years ago
    The walls are a greige (popular grey by SW) and the bed is a greige color also. Yes, the rug is staying and has cream/hints of blush. I bought it from Walter E Smith.
  • 8 years ago
    How about this?
  • 8 years ago

    I'd layer that bed up using soft whites and bringing in some blush and then a print that plays to the greige of the headboard. Do chests for the bedside. The bed is "heavy" and night tables will get lost. Load up on some gold as an accent in lamps and pillows. Id do some Duipioni silk drapes.


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  • 8 years ago

    Those sconces are absolutely useless where they are. Don't even worry about new shades until you relocate them. Sconces that high are only good if you plan to stand in your bed.

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    I'd get a chest of drawers that has more than just one drawer. Both night tables and night stands take real estate space in a bedroom. You may as well pick one that gives you an advantage of storage. https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/sb1/drawer-nightstands-c46062-a73762~271754.html


    Also....

    1) Ask yourself: Will I still love mirrored furniture in 10 years? You can get the same look with mirrors above nightstands.

    2) Lighting should be functional from the bedside. If this were my home, I'd remove the sconces & patch the wall. Use a series of frames to hide the patches in the wall.

    We removed the wall sconces & patched the wall. We hid the patch behind two frames : DIY Mr. & Mrs on burlap. (Trace a large font onto burlap with white nail polish- easy decoration & camouflage)

    other ideas:


  • 8 years ago

    I agree with mirrored chests (if there's room) and adding drapes to soften the new blinds.

  • 8 years ago
    @pink_peony where did you find that last comforter?
  • 8 years ago

    @kim Mac it’s from Pottery Barn.

  • 8 years ago

    Can't advise on furniture without knowing a bit more about your style. I would advise you to pull the rug out from under the end of the bed a bit. More of it will show and the chair will be better grounded.

  • 8 years ago

    What size do you need for the nightstands? It appears that there isn't a lot of space on each side of the bed. Just echoing what others are saying - remove the sconces, they are your Achilles heel.

  • 8 years ago
    I need really small night stands which is tricky. They have to be 22 inches wide or less. How about this one?
  • 8 years ago

    Make sure that the height of the bedside table/nightstand is at the top of the mattress height or higher.

  • 8 years ago
    Or do I do an espresso with matching night stands and dresser? I am sooo confused:(
  • 8 years ago

    Based on your photos I think you need lighter and brighter.

  • 8 years ago
    If I do a mirrored side table, what do you think I should do for a dresser?
  • 8 years ago

    You could do something like this in a driftwood finish. mirrored bedside tables and solid dresser

  • 8 years ago
    Would that go with the floors okay? There is a lot of bronze in the room (ceiling fan, sconces).
  • 8 years ago
    How about this?
  • 8 years ago

    I love them with your rug but not crazy about them with the floor or blinds. Do you always keep the blinds closed? If open is the room bright?

  • 8 years ago

    I feel like your rug is making the room want lighter finishes but your floor and blinds are probably better with darker finishes.

  • 8 years ago

    What is the top height on your mattress? Are you only interested in fully mirrored? What size of dresser? For myself,given the floors and blinds, I would not add any espresso shaded pieces.

  • 8 years ago
    That's where my confusion lies:( Decorating makes me so anxious! I don't know what the right answer is. We just bought the house.
  • 8 years ago

    Aww,Danielle. We have all been there,dazed and confused. (heck,sometimes I still am) You have a very,very good start so....the nightstands should be about the height of your mattress,but like all rules it can be broken. Can you do a simple drawing with the room measurements? Just tell us the inches,where the windows and doors are. Also,what do you think of ivory shagreen? This 23" piece is from CB2.


  • 8 years ago
    There is a lot of bronze in the house. Here are a few pics. We just moved in a few days ago, so ignore the mess!! I'm confused on whether to do a mirrored night stand, dark wood or light wood?!
  • 8 years ago
    What is bronze? It’s hard to tell on my iPad. Do you need closed storage in your nightstand or can you do a side table? This is 18” wide but may be too tall depending on the height of your bed.
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Will you be sharing this room with another person? If so, get their input. It will help you narrow your choices.

    re: MIRROR nightstands.... Will you still want them 10 years from now? Will your tastes change? They are a commitment, whereas a medium or dark tone will lend itself to different decor styles. Think of your dresser & night stands akin to a BBD (basic black dress) that can support different looks you choose with your other accessories.

    I love this webpage. http://tours.stevenjamescollins.com/public/tour/search

    It is a collection of 53 model homes, with all the upgrades and finishes. Your bedroom reminded me of this bedroom below with nailhead night stands and espresso dresser. (It is the last one on page 1 -The Arbors)

    https://tours.stevenjamescollins.com/public/vtour/display/209717

  • 8 years ago
    Here's possibly a better pic of the room!
  • 8 years ago
    Another picture. Excuse the mess..we just moved!
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    For your sconce situation, you require a sconce that moves in more directions than your current swing arm sconce. Here are some examples that will work better in your conditions.

    I might consider an oval nightstand since space is tight.



    Andrea Modern Classic Wooden Oval Nightstand · More Info

  • PRO
    8 years ago


    On second thought might just install small uplight sconces on the wall and add lamps to the nightstands.


  • 8 years ago

    Does the chair have to be in that corner? I'd move it across the room, since there appears to be sufficient space. Not sure which door is the entry to the room.

  • 8 years ago

    I’m curious what the door to the right of the bed is? Where the entry to the room is? The way the picture is taken it makes it look like the wall the chair is on is the longest wall in the room and opposite the entrance door to the room?

  • 8 years ago

    Something well worth considering for nightstands -- in lieu traditional bedside tables -- are small wood filing cabinets -- either with two filing drawers or with a third shallow drawer. you can always add wheels if you need it to be taller. Not only can you keep documents and/or tax records/bills in them but also photographs or even purses or hats. There is a wide range of styles and prices so it's likely you can find a pair that fit your taste and budget.