How to Style Nightstands in Small and Large Bedrooms

When it comes to styling, the size of your room doesn’t, technically, matter. Instead, you want to choose a nightstand that is a convenient and functional height, offers plenty of storage, and brings the room together. To achieve the look and comfort you desire, follow these principles and general rules.

• Choose a good height and size. For smaller bedrooms, a floating, wall-mounted nightstand is a great option. Not only does it save you floor space, but it will have fewer detail and elements, making it compact. For all nightstands, the tabletop should be the same height as the bed or only 3-4 inches shorter. In larger rooms, incorporate a nightstand that creates a good balance, rather than just being large, because, ultimately, you don’t want nightstands to dominate the space.
• Nightstands with storage. Depending on what essentials you want to keep close at hand, you’ll probably want a nightstand with storage. Whether that’s a drawer, some additional shelves, or even cubbies, these pockets of space can be styled or heavily utilized for storing medicines, extra blankets, notebooks, tissues, and more.
• Mix and match. Your nightstands do not necessarily need to match. While a matching set creates symmetry, a complementary pair can still achieve balance while adding a dynamic visual interest. Mixing materials and styles also meets the different preferences of those sharing a bedroom, so it’s a great way of finding a happy medium when designing your shared space.
• Finish your modern nightstand with lighting. One of the most common purposes of the nightstand is to hold the bedside light. Whether you’re going for maximum impact, uniqueness, or just something simple, the light should not overwhelm or disappear on the nightstand. Nor should it be hard to use. Look for lights with easily accessible switches and shades that bring warmth to your bedroom. The light should also complement your nightstand in materials. A stone lamp with a wood nightstand highlights nature, while a metal lamp would bring a more modern and refined feel.

12 Unique Modern Nightstands for Small and Large Bedrooms

A unique modern nightstand doesn’t have to be wild. When we’re looking for nightstands with impact, we’re looking for designs that think a little outside the box, maybe from brands that prioritize sustainability, and have plenty to offer in storage and character to those who put them beside their beds. This table is going to be part of your daily routine, so it should speak to you in both presence and functionality. Here are our favorite nightstands for both small and large bedrooms.

THN 1.5 Night Stand

The ARTLESS answer to the traditional nightstand is the THN 1.5 Night Stand. Crafted in America from solid walnut and lacquered MDF, the THN Night Stand features two drawers positioned at the top and bottom to create dynamic negative space in the center for an charmingly open composition.

Satellite End Round 18

Slightly reminiscent of Mid-Century satellites, the Satellite End Round 18 is a made-for-the-outdoors side table that can effortlessly slip into the bedroom to become a simple and unobtrusive bedside table. The Loll Designs’ dedication to preserving the environment by crafting the Satellite End Round 18 side table out of 100% recycled milk jugs.

Simple Side Table – Walnut

The Simple Side Table is hewn from beautiful ash or walnut wood and finished off with sleek brass hardware for a classy and refined Mid-Century nightstand that perfectly encapsulates the vibes and spirit of the era. Featuring two drawers, turned legs, and beautifully smooth edges, the Simple Side Table charms with its delicate presence.

Rugosa Side Table

The Rugosa Side Table reimagines the bedside table concept through three unique configurations. Choose from the X, H, and Delta pedestal shapes, each crafted from pine or walnut and topped with a sleek glass tabletop that preserves the more modern and minimalist presence.

Pietra Side Table

Designed by GamFratesi, the Pietra Side Table introduces a stone element into modern spaces. Effortlessly welcome nature and the organic veining of travertine into your bedroom. Each Pietra table is constructed by hand from six fitted pieces of stone, creating the impression of a solid block while remaining more practical to place and move. Additionally, the beveled top keeps items from rolling off.

Pacific Side Table

Turned brass legs are shaped into an irresistible, retro-inspired shape to cleverly complement the solid white oak of the Pacific Side Table. Handmade in Brooklyn, the Pacific Side Table is a fantastic option for Mid-Century enthusiasts who want to bring the style and aesthetics of that iconic design era into their modern home.

Around Coffee Table – Small

Perhaps you wouldn’t think a coffee table could be useful as a nightstand, but the small Around Coffee Table is the perfect solution for smaller bedrooms. Modest, minimalist, and Scandinavian, the Around Coffee Table also features a tabletop edge that prevents items from rolling off to floor.

Volume Side Table

If industrial design is more your style, the Volume Side Table is the perfect way to reimagine the nightstand and bring a more brutalist aesthetic into the bedroom design. Design studio, Audo Copenhagen, uses sheets of aluminum, polished to perfection, to create the curving lines and intertwined sides of the Volume Side Table.

Curved Side Table

The Curved Side Table is a modern side table inspired by Danish design heritage. Simple and calming, the fluidity of the table is achieved through the looping curves that act as the base. These cubbies can be used to store various items and the powder-coated metal material brings durability to the composition. This beautiful and timeless small table combines a sculptural and handcrafted aesthetic that is hard to resist.

Sass Side Tables

A study in harmony between materials, the Sass Side Table takes its name from Post Modern Design icon, Ettorre Sottsass, and does not hold back in its bold expression. Stacked disks of alternating marble, steel, and ash wood, the Sass Side Table makes a memorable statement with a cheeky nod to pillars in ancient architecture.

Mineral Sculptural Table

Embracing the use of natural materials, no Mineral Sculptural Table is exactly like another. Chisseled from 100% bianco curia marble, the Mineral Sculptural Table is modest and inspired by the natural world, while also an art piece with brutalist inspirations.

Pillar Pedestal

Reminiscent of brick facades, the Pillar Pedestal is crafted from reinforced concrete and engraved and finished to look like brick-red subway tile laid out in a simple, square pedestal shape. Imposing with a strong presence in any modern space, the Pillar Pedestal will leave a lasting impression in any modern bedroom composition.

Find Your Favorite Modern Nightstand at HORNE

A unique modern nightstand should make the bedroom easier to use and more personal. Measure the bed, decide what must be stored, and choose a design with enough presence to hold its own beside the mattress. Your favorite modern nightstand meets all your needs and effortlessly adds life to your space. Find your nightstand and build your small or large bedroom with HORNE.

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