Things to Consider When Picking Mismatched Nightstands

Whether you are just starting out and have an apartment full of hand-me-down furniture, love to shop thrift stores, or simply appreciate unique items, you may have a couple of mismatched nightstands you are not quite sure what to do with. Don’t fret. This guide will offer tips on how to naturally blend your bedside tables into your décor. Plus, if you are in the market for mismatched nightstands, this will give you ideas as to what to look for.

Match Paint Color and Hardware

It is amazing what a coat of paint can do. Paint mismatched bedside tables the same color to give them a consistent finish. You can also change out the hardware of each table so that they match or have a similar color and shape. These two inexpensive and easy changes can make two different pieces seem like they were part of the same furniture family even when you bought them years apart.

Use Décor to Help Blend

Use the surrounding décor to bring two different nightstands together. Choose your lighting carefully. If the bedside tables are the same height, place the same lamp on each one, or the same mirror or picture behind the stands. Not only can this help tie the two together, but it can draw the eye away from pieces that are distinctly different in form and finish

If your stands are different heights, choose décor to make a more symmetrical look. Place a tall lamp on the shorter stand and a short stack of magazines or books on the taller nightstand.

Matching Nightstand Styles

You will have a much more cohesive look when you match styles and/or height. Two stands that may not be shaped the same but are made with similar material and color finish can be very complementary. You also get a more finished look when the tables are the same height and width.

Repurpose Function

When presented with severely mismatched nightstands, consider giving each one a different purpose. Place a chair right next to a stand, so it looks more like a table for writing, drinking coffee, or a spot to hold a couple of books. This helps make it more of an independent piece from the other one without making its presence too obvious.

Create a Focal Point in the Room

You can draw the eye away from mismatched pieces by having a statement piece in the room that draws attention. It may be a light fixture, rug, canopy bed, wingback headboard, fireplace, mirror, or a cozy sitting area.

Celebrate Their Differences

You can also embrace the fact that you have two nightstands that do not look the same. Decorate the space in a way that emphasizes their asymmetry for a charming and quirky vibe. We have lots of décor that can inspire you!

Find the Perfect Nightstands at SuperNova Furniture!

You may already have two mismatched nightstands and are looking for lamps or another type of décor to bring them together. Or, you may be in the market to add a stand to the other side of your bed and do not want to get rid of the one you currently have. You may be excited about the idea of two different bedside tables.

At Supernova Furniture, we offer a variety of furniture and home décor―and it is easy to shop our inventory online. Take a look at everything we have to offer, including nightstands, and make your space an inviting place to spend time. When you're ready, stop into one of our Houston furniture store locations today!