There are a bunch of different formulas you can find online about how to properly style a nightstand. Some of them work for me and others don’t. By that I mean if the perfect styling recipe calls for a tray or candle and I don’t have one that looks right, I’m not going to go out and purchase one. I’ll just work around it with what I have. If you find yourself needing some nightstand styling ideas, I’m sharing ours and how I created them.
In our master (you can read more about it here and here), we just retired our ancient alarm/radio/why are there so many dials clock for this simple alarm clock that’s pretty enough to stay out for photos 🙂 I ended up switching up the nightstand decor in the process. Since the clock, table skirt, and lamp (temporarily stolen from the entry to see if I liked it, and darn it, I do) blend in with the wall, I added a larger dark vase in the back for some contrast. There’s a small tray for hairbands and any jewelry that I forgot to take off before bed.
you are the master at beautiful simplicity- just the right amount!
Thank you, Cassie! It's hard finding the right mix sometimes. I was trying out a nightstand "formula" a while back and felt like a crazy lady with every collectible displayed and no room to sit my alarm clock or book 😀 That's when I decided to scrap it and do my own thing.
Beautiful styling on each table, Shelley. I just love the desk used as a side table – stylish and functional! Happy Tuesday!
Thank you so much! It's funny, I didn't realize until recently that I used a desk as a nightstand in every bedroom but my son's 😀
As always,I get so many practical ideas from your blog vs some others that I read. I have since ordered the same bamboo roman shades and have the same sconces (in pewter) in my son's room. I am thinking about moving my daughter's desk to the other side of her bed as well when we switch her from a single to a double since the desk's current position will make the walkway too tight wit a larger bed. My question for you is did you purchase or buy the bulletin board above her desk and would you mind sharing the source or instructions? Thanks! Meg
(my daughter hijacked my google account and changed the user name)
Hi Meg! That is hilarious about your daughter hijacking your google account!! My daughter did the same to my iPhone so now instead of Shelley it says Izzy the Bunny Queen 😀 Ok, so the bulletin board was a DIY that I found here: http://handmademood.com/huge-easy-to-make-diy-pinboard/ The great thing about this is that you can make it whatever shape or size you want!
How disappointing they don’t make that Alise Eternity rug anymore… looks stunning.
I know, I’m bummed too!