I think black would be nice

As this is temporary, I wouldn’t spend any extra money on this. What you need are a couple of flat surfaces on each side. I’d use dining chairs, LR side tables, anything really, that you can’t use right now due to the renovation.

We’re living in the space temporarily but once our master is finished this will still be a guest room. So the furnishings will stay.

I would probably do black. Be sure you know whether you will use bedside lamps or wall sconces/pendants as that will drive the size top you need.

I would get an area rug first then decide on nightstands. The rug colors should have a bit black and bit of your floor color included in the area rug.

The rug will bring everything together.

Also will you be keeping the bedding you have on there now?

It will most likely be a white quilt or duvet. I was just trying to jazz it up for Christmas.

Thank you NancyD so far living up here has been a dream, the cold winters don’t scare me a bit! I’ll check some resell stores, sounds fun!

Hi Laura since your bed is black iron I would use a wood tone bedside chest with black hardware for contrast. Depending on what bedding you go with once its your guest room I would warm up the floor with a rug which will break up the wood tone bedside chests with the floor.

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i would go with a natural wood nightstand. copeland furniture makes some nice ones if you want solid wood.

https://www.copelandfurniture.com/bedroom/nightstands.html

I’m for black or white and agree they don’t have to be identical. But do be kind to yourself and get them big enough to fit all your stuff -books, lamp, water glass, etc

Frankly, I like wood nightstands with storage: a drawer and a door with a hidden storage area. I also like the nightstands large enough on top for a lamp, a small clock and a cube box of tissues. The finish can be stained or painted….probably painted in your room. They don’t have to match, but should be compatible.

Just be sure whatever you use reaches mattress height and with a lamp on top the two don't exceed 58-64" above the floor.

Find a rug that you like -- that will bring some color or pattern, keep your feet warm in the winter, and it will change the balance of wood in the room. Then see what nightstands seem right.

Thanks everyone… looking at rugs now.

Those are gorgeous pumpkin pine floors.

I recommend seeking out some antique or vintage bedside tables of the correct height with a drawer and an open shelf. Wood or painted wood.

And the winter has been mild so far. I hope insulation is part of your renovation as the drafts can be bad in old homes!

I would match your ceiling color or the knotted pine woodwork. Right now, the black highlights your bed nicely and makes it stand out. Either way, I would go chunky and substantial with the nightstands to contrast the metal bed frame.

Really any color will work if using white bedding. The first thing I would do is have a style concept and color scheme for room. Don’t buy anything until you decide on the overall look.

When considering nightstands, think about functionality, size, storage and how they will work with your dresser/other pieces and your paint color.

Buying second hand and refinishing can be economical and you could also end up with unique, solid pieces.

I like your lighted trees for holiday decor. Nice touch.