Please Help Me Choose The Best Nightstands For My Bedroom
As part of my planned guest bedroom makeover, I’ve been on the hunt for a pair of night stands. I’m a bit picky about them too. They need to be on the tall’ish side, have at least one drawer, not be too narrow or spindly and of course, they need to be affordable. I’m not too awfully worried about the color because I can paint them, if necessary.
As a reminder, this is what the bedroom currently looks like. There are nightstands already in the room, but the more I look at them, the more I’m shying away from their very traditional lines, plus I don’t know how I feel about the inset area in the middle of the front.
To refresh your memory, here’s the mood board that I put together to help guide me and keep me on track during the makeover.
I’ve set my budget at a max of $150 per nightstand and have found a few options. Each of them have features that I like, so I could really use your input. Please help me decide! Which choice do you like the best? Click on the name of the nightstand to see more details.
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CORBEIL TWO DRAWER NIGHTSTAND
{Available in 10 different colors!}
I really like the overall look of this choice. Having multiple drawers would be great for storing nightstand’ish type things. Not only does it come in gray (yay for already painted!), it also comes in a driftwood finish, which I love too.
MIDDLETON ONE DRAWER NIGHTSTAND
There’s only one drawer in this beauty, but I’m really crushing on the fabric detail on the front of the drawer! The opening would be a great place to tuck a basket for some added texture too.
PERAZA 1 DRAWER NIGHTSTAND
My favorite part of this little beauty is the detail on the front of the drawer and also the turned look of the legs. Plus, it’s good and tall. The color in the picture reads a little on the blue side, so if that’s really the case, I’d probably have to paint this one.
VALIER NIGHTSTAND
This beauty doesn’t have a drawer, but the hardware and the X detail on the front might just outweigh my desire for one!
HARBOR VIEW SALT-OAK ONE DRAWER NIGHTSTAND
Coming in at under $100, this is a very affordable option! I’m not sure if I like the bottom of the sides though. Hmmm…..
So, tell me – do you have a favorite or should I just put my big girl panties on and use what I already have? Did you spot a choice that you’d like to have in your own home?
I am with the majority about keeping the old and restyling them. I know you are very creative and they will look fabulous. Plus, think of all the dollars you will save and you can spend on something else. Good luck!! I will awaiting to see your decision. Enjoy your weekend.
I like the corbeil with that said it really is your choice because you are the one that will have to live with it God bless and enjoy your decision
I agree with those who suggest staying with what you have-for the cost of a can of paint and some new, simpler-designed hardware you could have ‘new’ nightstands at a fraction of the cost. The Corbeil looks a lot like what you already have; the rest of the nightstands have open spaces that will either get junk piled into them (that would happen at my house!) or you will want to decorate them-I think that would be a lot going on in that room. As you like the fabric on the Middleton, I think it would be fairly simple to use spray adhesive to cover the drawers you have with fabric. You can do it!
Stay with what you have. Maybe paint the hardware or if you’re desperate for a change, the whole pieces?
I think you should paint the ones you already have. They look like they are high quality, and as the saying goes “they don’t make things like they used to”. If all else fails and you don’t like them after painting, then you could consider buying something new. But I would at least try to makeover what you already have.
Middleton
Corbeil is my choice. I like the style plus the storage ..no clutter everything is tucked in the drawers.
Keep your existing ones and do your paint magic! You’re an expert at that! Spend that replacement Monet somewhere else!!
I agree with most — save your money and keep them. With your talent you could make them look just the way you’d like.
It seems to me that painting the ones you have in the room would be the most cost effective option. The other pieces that you painted in your office and dining room came out so well, it seems like your skills could have the same magical effect on the tables alreday in your room. I am not sure how easily you could find drawer pulls that are not overly expensive, though. Whatever you choose will be charming. I look forwaRd to the room reveal.
Before I read the other comments, my first thoughts were to use the ones you have. I read that several others have made that suggestion. I have a friend that collects used furniture and repaints them for re-sale. She has repurposed several pieces for me. As you already know, it is amazing how different a piece can look by just changing the color and hardware. Personally I don’t think the inserts are a detraction. You have such an eye for design, whatever you decide will be wonderful!
I liked all of the choices you shared, but I would probably keep what I had and use paint and new hardware to update it and make it look like my vision. Someone mentioned the apothecary look, which would work with all of the carving on your piece.
Be careful with the Middleton. We have this one and I do like it but consider it a little short.
I will say that Painting the ones you have is the cheap, practical way to go. That said, I love the Middleton. That’s my choice. The open shelf and fabric just do it for me.
They all look nice but I would redo the one’s you already have……once you change the color and the hardware and apply an open shelf on the top or bottom if possible I think you will be happy.
If your buying new ones I think the peraza matches your current furniture the best and if your painting your bed you can paint them the color you want!
Personally, if it were me…I’d keep the current nightstands and just paint them. They are the right size…and you can change out the hardware, too. If you really need to change, because I do understand that…than the Corbeil is my choice. Two drawers…no open spaces. As I get older, I don’t appreciate open spaces as much as I used to….they get dusty! That adds more work to my “retirement” schedule….something to ponder! Whatever you choose, I know it will look great…it always does! 😉
If you really want to change I am partial to the Corbeil, but like so many others I would paint the ones you have and change the hardware. I painted and changed the hardware on two mismatched dark wood nightstands I found at garage sales. I painted them in gray and white and absolutely love the way they turned out.
I prefer the size of the ones you already have. I’m all about the drawers to hide any clutter. Just paint the ones you have and change out the drawer pulls. If you think they are too big, my second option would be the first ones you have in your lineup.
My vote is for re-styling what you already have. They look sturdy. I love seeing how you re- work things you already have. You always do such a great job! I think using what you have is a good option for a guest room. I would be more inclined to purchase something new for the master bedroom. I know whatever you choose will be great! Looking forward to seeing the completed room.