Just yesterday I had the pleasure of talking about my love for bedding and now I am going full circle to chat about nightstand and bed combos. It’s a BEDROOM PARTY and it’s BYOB (bring your own blanket).
Full disclosure: I am currently living without a bed frame which a few years ago I might’ve told you is an intentional ~stylistic~ choice, inspired by the Parisian studio apartments I’ve seen all over Pinterest. You know, the ones with high ceilings, a balcony overlooking town square, a mattress on the floor, and books stacked lazily in lieu of a nightstand (because French women are sophisticated enough have their apartments be a bit of a hot mess). I used to envision myself in this type of Holly Golightly-esque apartment that is so unfinished it comes across as cool, my only roommate being a pet cat named Cat. But alas, my apartment doesn’t have the old-world charm that would allow me to get away with being an adult who sleeps on a mattress on the floor (and I guess my style’s changed a bit, too). C’est la vie.
But if EHD has taught me anything it’s that the right bed frame and nightstand combo can really show off your personal style and will likely make your room feel as good as it looks. So if you are like me and have yet to FINALLY make a decision on a bed or nightstand (or you’re ready for an upgrade)… we put together 12 combos that are guaranteed to work and look GOOD. Also, let’s be honest, right now we all want our bedrooms to look and feel like the oasis we need.
But before we get to the real fun, a few rules to note (which we’ve talked about before in our bedroom rules post– but a refresher never hurt anyone).
Here’s a perfect example of a not-your-typical nightstand that still follows the aforementioned rules. The pedestal shape doesn’t take up a lot of visual or physical space and brings in a hint of traditional to this otherwise modern-scandi bedroom. And I will never not be fan of books lazily stacked on the floor, FYI.
In this bedroom, you can see how the nightstand is scaled to the size of the bed. It’s wider than your typically nightstand but it works because the bed and the space are both large enough.
In Emily Bowser’s master bedroom reveal, her small nightstands paired perfectly with her small space and DIY’d headboard. The nightstands fit snugly between the bed and the wall, and therefore don’t stick out and block the walkway to the door. Again, taking note of your space and scale is key to choosing your nightstand.
Alright, you guys are experts now so you’ve probably had enough of my babbling. So to take up the rest of your afternoon, here are our budget nightstand/bed combos that we love love love (and many that I want want want).
Let us know if you have tried any of these pieces out and tell us what you think! Hope this helps whoever needs it right now.
WOW some of these beds are STEALS. Truly unreal. Good findin, Ryann!!!
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ARLYN!!
Lots of nice and accessible ideas!
I love the modern wood spindle bed… but alas it only comes in a queen. Any chance you saw a similar one in a king anywhere?
I have been looking for this bed I’m a California king forever! Haven’t found anything like it except a similar one at article but much more pricey (and does not come in CA king.) might work for you!
tell me about the pillow hooked onto the back of the bed frame …
I love the idea of a budget bed but am terrified of the noises that the bed may make during …uh… extra curricular activities. Anyone can comment on the quality or are these guestroom beds only?
I have #8 and it’s great!
I feel the same way about stacks of books on the floor! Unfortunately, my husband doesn’t, and I’m not convinced I could make it look cool, so I stick to bookshelves.
Great post! I’d love to see a pairing of lamps perfect for a bedside too. Scale is one of the hardest to see for a bed, particularly a taller one and nightstand. Would be great to see!
I have two desks on either side of my king size bed to maximize the space in my small 2 br home. Home office/bedroom and I think it works.
I need new nightstands, and they’re so cute, but (maybe it’s just me) they never seem deep enough. I feel like I always have to awkwardly reach back to set things down on the nightstand, even when sitting up on the bed (which I do a lot, cause I love reading and watching tv in bed).
It is preferable for at least one nightstand to have a drawer for storage. Wall-mounted nightstands or small shelf/drawer combos are also great options when space is tight. Lots of affordable examples on Etsy.