Did you notice the art
above our nightstands in yesterday's post?
Hanging bedside lights is a good way for small bedrooms, hanging lamps
above nightstands instead of table lamps make the bedroom feel bigger.
The lamps are gorgeous & I love the Mr & Mrs prints
above the nightstands.
I also didn't want it to wide, as eventually, mirrors will hang
above the nightstands.
So, the artwork hanging
above the nightstands is probably a little kitschy to some folks, I'm sure, but I love them.
Use
this above your nightstands to preserve surface space, or install above your bookshelves for a high - end look at a fraction of the cost.
A variation of Champagne button signs can be seen at some luxury hotels where they accent the walls
above the nightstands in their guest rooms and high end restaurants may offer table service that includes a champagne button sign were you can summon some bubbly.
This would be cute sitting on your mantle or hanging in your bedroom
above a nightstand.
Electrical outlets are conveniently located
above the nightstand and the alarm clock had a charging station for smartphones.
And I love this wooden mirror used
above a nightstand in a traditional bedroom.
I like mirrors (either a big round one above the bed or some sort
above each nightstand), but I also can't get this jellyfish out of my head....
Not sure which element I love most, the tin overhang or the «Home» and «Visitor» signs that hang
above each nightstand.
Not exact matches
Unfortunately, I don't have a before photo of the
nightstands, but they were the same fake cherry finish as the ones in the before picture
above.
Ours is navy + white as well and I am on the hunt for something
above the bed and new
nightstands.
White and gray cottage bedroom features a steer skull hung
above a French upholstered bed dressed in a blue striped vintage grain sack duvet with matching shams and flanked by wood 3 drawer
nightstands lit by antiqued mercury glass lamps.
Windows framed by palm leaf wallpaper are located
above two tone
nightstands lit by white urn lamps with brown shades.
Bedroom: Bed, Ikea Bedding, Target Dresser, Ikea Pendant Light, West Elm
Nightstands, Ikea Sconces, Triple7Recycled (Etsy) Area Rug, Fairfax Flea Market Art (
above bed), DIY'd wedding gift Art (dresser wall), Society6, Garance Dore
A
nightstand between the two beds provided convenient power outlets, and lights
above each bed made for easy bedtime reading.
The naked charging cable is small enough that you can use it pretty much anywhere, and unless you feel a need to show off your Watch like you live in a retail showroom, there's not much aesthetic value in letting it hang a few inches
above your dresser or
nightstand.
Articulating sconces installed
above the bed in lieu of table lamps on the
nightstands leave more room for personal items.
Trim Color — Simply White by Benjamin Moore in Semi-gloss Finish Door Color — Mopboard Black by Benjamin Moore in Semi-gloss Finish Beadboard Wallpaper — Allen and Roth from Lowe's Bed — Overstock Black and White Dalmation Fabric — Premier Prints — Togo Lamps — HomeGoods Black and White Striped Throw — IKEA Coverlet — Have had for a long time not sure where it was originally purchased Bed Skirt and Shams — Country Curtains
Nightstands — Pier 1 about 8 years ago, they still carry them but they are more expensive now then back when I purchased ours Basket under
nightstand — Wayfair Roman Shades — Lowe's (they've since been discontinued) Drapery Panels — IKEA Drapery Rods — Lowe's Duvet Cover — Target about 7 years ago Rug — HomeGoods Black and White Square Pillows — Target several years ago Black Velvet Pillows — HomeGoods Trunk at end of bed — an antique shop about 10 - 11 years ago Picture
above bed — from a little shop in SC about 8 years ago Tray and flowers on bed — HomeGoods Desk — IKEA
At a minimum, that includes one — or even better, two —
nightstands, a frame for your bed and a dresser with a large mirror hung
above it.
Trim Color — Simply White by Benjamin Moore in Semi-gloss Finish Door Color — Mopboard Black by Benjamin Moore in Semi-gloss Finish Beadboard Wallpaper — Allen and Roth from Lowe's Paint Color in Closet — Horizon by Benjamin Moore in Eggshell Bed — Overstock Black and White Dalmation Fabric — Premier Prints — Togo Lamps — HomeGoods Black and White Striped Throw — IKEA Coverlet — Have had for a long time not sure where it was originally purchased Bed Skirt and Shams — Country Curtains
Nightstands — Pier 1 about 8 years ago, they still carry them but they are considerably more expensive than back when I purchased ours Basket under
nightstand — Wayfair Lamps — Home Goods Roman Shades — Lowe's (they've since been discontinued) Drapery Panels — IKEA Drapery Rods — Lowe's Duvet Cover — Target about 7 years ago Rug — HomeGoods Black and White Square Pillows — Target several years ago Trunk at end of bed — an antique shop about 10 - 11 years ago Picture
above bed — from a little shop in SC about 8 years ago Desk — IKEA Chair — Joss and Main Black and White Tree Image — Pottery Barn about 12 years ago Gold Scissors, Stapler and Dog Tape Dispenser — Nate Berkus at Target Notebooks — HomeGoods Miniature Scissors in wooden spool — Antique Farmhouse Vase with Hydrangeas — Target (was a candle now that's it's burned we use it as a vase) Hydrangeas — Picked from Yard Horse head — HomeGoods Little Women — From Barnes and Noble — Illustrated by Anna Bond
Above: Both the bed and the
nightstands in the master bedroom were sourced from Restoration Hardware.
That dark teal, hexagon - shaped side table (pictured
above) was attached to the picture of the chair - and - a-half I dragged in, so that's probably not the best piece of furniture to have there (right in front of their
nightstand), but I liked the color of it, so I left in it just so Lindsey could see if she wanted to use it as an accent color.
Stearns & Foster Mattress Striped Pom Pom Curtains Beaded Chandelier Upholstered Bed Rug Arched Mirror (similar or see more
above in scrolling bar) Reversible White & Gray Duvet White Patterned Pillow Shams Mudcloth Throw Blanket Wood Window Mirror (similar)
Nightstands (similar nesting table)
So, while I don't have a photo of the big mirror over the bed, stacked framed sheet music hanging
above each of the
nightstands, the candles on the wall, or the new bedding and window treatments in place - I promise to snap some as soon as Sarah's husband will let me back in the house!
Trim Color — Simply White by Benjamin Moore in Semi-gloss Finish Door Color — Mopboard Black by Benjamin Moore in Semi-gloss Finish Beadboard Wallpaper — Allen and Roth from Lowe's Bed — Overstock Black and White Dalmation Fabric — Premier Prints — TogoBlack and White Striped Throw — IKEA Coverlet — Have had for a long time not sure where it was originally purchased Bed Skirt and Shams — Country Curtains
Nightstands — Pier 1 about 8 years ago, they still carry them but they are considerably more expensive than back when I purchased ours Basket under
nightstand — WayfairLamps — Home Goods Roman Shades — Lowe's (they've since been discontinued) Drapery Panels — IKEA Ritva Panels Drapery Rods — Lowe's Duvet Cover — Target about 7 years ago Rug — HomeGoods Black and White Square Pillows — Target Black Velvet Pillows — HomeGoods Trunk at end of bed — an antique shop about 10 - 11 years ago Picture
above bed — from a little shop in SC about 8 years ago Tray and flowers on bed — HomeGoods Desk — IKEA Chair — Joss and Main
I say around because I would have been satisfied with mirrors behind my
nightstands / lamps, or flanking the small gallery wall
above my bed.
The decorative mirror hung
above the bed and the mirrored
nightstand reflect light streaming in from the windows, which also makes the room feel more open and airy.
Voluminous folds of plaid fabric drape from a corona
above the bed, and modern
nightstands juxtapose the traditional bed frame.
Try it centred atop a clean - lined
nightstand to make your bedside brilliant, then continue the contemporary appeal around the master suite with a sleek silver mirror
above your dresser and a few abstract art prints dotting the surrounding walls.
Take advantage of underused wall space
above and around a bed to create storage - rich cabinets, built - in
nightstands, and display shelves.
The metal shop stools from an industrial furniture company only look old, the
nightstand from Sundance Catalog, and the wood and metal art
above the bed is from a local artist.
Red Quilt and Shams — Julia Quilt and Shams in Red from Birch Lane Joy and Peace Jute Pillows — Birch Lane Monogrammed Candle — Birch Lane Preserved Red Hydrangea — Birch Lane Berry Wreath Pillow — Birch Lane Red Double Sided Chalkboard — Birch Lane Wood Skis — Birch Lane Plaid Deer Head — Target Wreath
above bed — Dear Lillie Collection at Painted Fox Mirror
above Desk — Dear Lillie Collection at Painted Fox Little Silver Truck and Car Ornaments — Dear Lillie Collection at Painted Fox Merry and Bright Sign — Dear Lillie Red Metal Car — Homegoods Lamps — HomeGoods Black and White Striped Throw — IKEA Coverlet — Have had for a long time not sure where it was originally purchased Bed Skirt and Shams — Country Curtains
Nightstands — Pier 1 about 8 years ago, they still carry them but they are more expensive now then back when I purchased ours Basket under
nightstand — Wayfair Roman Shades — Lowe's (they've since been discontinued) Drapery Panels — IKEA Drapery Rods — Lowe's Rug — HomeGoods Black Velvet Pillows — HomeGoods Trunk at end of bed — an antique shop about 10 - 11 years ago Tray and flowers on bed — HomeGoods Desk — IKEA
For now, we've moved the Johann Steingruber 1773 «H» replica blueprint
above the bed and I've started to tinker with abstract and geometric art on either
nightstand.
The photo
above shows a brilliant idea for reading lights, especially when you don't have room for two
nightstands.