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A Guide to Finding the Perfect Black Nightstand for Your Bedroom
We’ve all been there: you’re ready to give your bedroom a fresh, stylish look, and you know a black nightstand is the key piece. Yet, as you dive into the search, the vast array of choices can leave you feeling lost. It’s a classic dilemma – not knowing which nightstand will fit your bedroom’s style, size, and needs. But fear not, your journey to discover the perfect black nightstand is a relatable adventure that tackles these common issues head-on, promising to transform your space into a cozy, chic haven.
- Understanding Your Needs
You might be tempted to pick the most stylish and trendy black nightstand on the market, but interior design is first and foremost about functionality. Does your bedroom require a lot of storage? A nightstand with multiple storage drawers will do. How much space are you working with? If your bedroom is already small, a large nightstand might not be the best option.
The idea is to assess the bedroom’s needs, take measurements, and find your bedroom’s pain points before running to your nearest furniture store.
2. Matching Your Nightstands
As an interior designer, I love when a room looks aesthetically cohesive. This usually means I will try to match color tones and materials with another piece in the room.
Start by scanning the room and see what colors are in it. Make sure you have an even number of colors throughout the space. For example, a black nightstand with brass hand pulls will almost always look nice, but if you have an over-saturation of yellows and brasses already, it does the opposite. Tacky in fact! In this case, your best option is to pick a nightstand with minimal to no brass elements.
3. Size & Scale Matters
Ever just ordered the most stunning piece of furniture online only for it not to fit in a corner or look awkwardly too big? That is the importance of first measuring how much space you have to work with.
Bust out your tape measurer and see how much room you have on both sides. Do you have enough room for two nightstands or just one? One fun tip I can give is to draw out your floor layout. When decorating the room, play around with the layout and see what is the most optimal arrangement that fits.
4. Type Of Storage Styles
When I say storage, I don’t only just mean drawer space. Nightstands have various styles of storage solutions depending on the look you’re going for. Some nightstands have open shelves with various levels where you can display decor or your important show pieces. If you want a little more privacy with important documents but still want to show off your decor, you can find nightstands with both features.
5. Materials & Finish
Common materials you will find on black nightstands are metals, wood, glass, rattan, and acrylic. Different materials create different moods in every space. For example, wood and rattan will naturally give a cozy natural vibe because we subconsciously associate those material with the outside. Glass, metal, and acrylics will give you a sleek, trendy, modern vibe to a room because of how reflective and smooth they are. Assess what the room needs. Need a little warmth and homey feel, go with wood. If your room feels outdated, go with more modern feeling materials.
6. Quality and Pricing
We all love shopping for affordable pieces and we often think the cheaper the better, but that is not always the case. Depending on the styles, the materials used, and the brands you buy from, choosing a nightstand will come in many different price points.
Most people think that buying a $50 nightstand is a steal, but as an interior designer, I tell my clients what their long-term goal is. If you planning to stay in that bedroom indefinitely, investing in a quality nightstand will be a better choice. This is because you will find yourself replacing that $50 nightstand a lot more over the years compared to that solid oak wood that you took a chance to invest in. Trust me, after that first wobbly leg, it’s all downhill fast from there. In the long run, you will actually be spending a lot more than if you had purchased a quality piece.
