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Mix & Match Nightstands Like An Interior Design Pro

Mix & Match Nightstands Like An Interior Design Pro

Kathy Kuo Home 6:09 pm

No bedroom design is complete without nightstands–they’re an essential place for your nightly glass of water, your alarm clock, your remote control, and your phone charger, after all! Your instinct might to automatically buy two matching nightstands, but it actually can add a whole new dimension to your bedroom design if you choose to mix and match different nightstands.

When mixing and matching, it’s key to have a strategy in mind so that your overall bedroom design still looks cohesive. It’s all about strategic visual contrast while also maintaining some symmetry, as well as a distinct decor style throughout the room.

Here are a few easy bedroom design rules to keep in mind when mixing and matching nightstands or bedside tables and making your bedroom furniture purchases during your bedroom refresh or renovation projects this year!


Keep Your Nightstands the Same Style

The first rule to keep in mind when you mix and match nightstands is to stick to one cohesive style and common materials. That way, even when the shapes and sizes contrast, the overall visual motif stays very unified (all Mid Century Modern or all French Country, for example). Make sure the nightstands relate to each other by having touches of the same material present in both of them.

If you end up working with two nightstands that have a similar look but contrasting finishes, try to keep two main metals and two main wood types and coordinate between them. If you want to mix and match nightstands but still like symmetry, consider purchasing nightstands from the same furniture collection because usually they are made to mix and match. It can also help if you try to match the color or material of your bed frame.


Mix & Match Modern Classic Nightstands

  • white modern classic nightstand
    Lucille Modern Classic White Grey Wood Fancy Face Nightstand
  • white night stands
    Lucille Modern Classic White Grey Wood Wide Nightstand
  • wooden modern classic nightstand
    Gretta Hollywood Regency Polished Grey 3 Drawer Nightstand
  • white modern classic side table
    Gretta Polished Ivory Hollywood Regency Inlay Round Side Table
  • dark wooden modern classic dresser
    Portia Hollywood Regency Walnut Inset Steel Mesh 3 Drawer Nightstand
  • dark wood modern classic dresser
    Portia Hollywood Regency Walnut Veneer Plinth Base 3 Drawer Nightstand
  • off-white modern classic dresser
    Hayley Hollywood Regency Dove White 3 Drawer Nightstand
  • white modern classic side table
    Hayley Hollywood Regency White Oak Quartz Top Single Shelf Side End Table


Experiment With Shapes

Once you have identified a style, color, or materials that you like for your nightstands, go ahead and start experimenting with the overall shape and the height. You will likely find that you get a dose of added functionality! For example, one side can have a smaller side table with one drawer and shelf to function as a nightstand, while the other side can be a little bit higher and wider, with three drawers to act as a dresser. 

Additionally, having fun with shapes is a fantastic way to add visual variety. One side can be a rectangle with shelves and drawers, while the other side can be a round shaped where you can place display pieces. You can also use one functional (full-sized) nightstand with a drawer on one side for storage (almost like your own personal bedside file cabinet) and a smaller round/square side table to save space–the smaller one can be used for devices (phone, tablet, etc).


white bed with mixed nightstands on either side

Photography Credit: Emily Henderson


white canopy bed with blue pillows

rustic bedroom with mixed nightstands

Photography Credit: Left: Why Decor; Right: Tara Lenney Design


Mix & Match French Country Nightstands

  • French country nightstand
    Sarabeth Modern French Patterned Cast Grille Overlay Antiqued Mirror Wood Nightstand
  • French country nightstand
    Eloquence Napoleon Nightstand in Weathered White
  • French country nightstand
    Michaela French Country Oak 3 Drawer Inlaid Walnut Nightstand
  • French country nightstand
    Sarabeth Modern French Beige Upholstered Brown Wood Nightstand
  • French country nightstand
    Sarabeth Modern French Brown Wood Side End Table
  • French country nightstand
    Michaela French Country White Oak Decorative Metal Overlay Nightstand
  • French country nightstand
    Sarabeth Modern French Wood Top Stainless Steel Glass Shelf Side End Table
  • French country nightstand
    Eloquence Bronte Nightstand in Fleur De Lis


Use Common Accessories on Your Nightstands for Symmetry

There’s no need to worry about sacrificing symmetry when you mix and match for a modern nightstand look. There are so many ways to keep your room feeling sophisticated and symmetrical even when choosing to forgo matching sets.

Use matching accessories (frames, table lamps, mirrors, or books) to balance the design. Having two identical bedside lamps on top of each nightstand will help create balance and make the mixing and matching feel very natural to the eye.

You can also hang identical mirrors or picture frames above the different nightstands (hang them about 3-5 inches above) to add some visual symmetry on the walls. When you accessorize strategically, you’ll find that a nightstand featuring the right style elements really is a very versatile piece of furniture. 


bedroom design with different nightstands

Photo via Lonny


rustic bedroom interior with mixed nightstands

industrial bedroom design with mixed nightstands

Photography Credit: Left: House Beautiful; Right: How to Decorate


Mix & Match Mid-Century Nightstands

  • mid-century wooden nightstand
    Thomas Bina Almera Mid Century Dark Wood Nightstand
  • mid-century wooden nightstand
    Luca Reclaimed Wood Rustic Iron Industrial Loft Side Table
  • mid-century wooden nightstand
    Hansen Industrial Loft Reclaimed Wood Chest Metal Base Nightstand
  • mid-century wooden nightstand
    Maxine Industrial Loft Brown Wood Steel Nightstand
  • mid-century wooden nightstand
    Thomas Bina Danica Modern Classic Wood Fiberglass Steel Bowl Side End Table
  • mid-century wooden nightstand
    Thomas Bina Almera Modern Classic Dark Wood Square Side End Table
  • mid-century wooden nightstand
    Thomas Bina Cardosa Rustic Modern White Acrylic Peroba Nightstand
  • mid-century wooden nightstand
    Thomas Bina Danica Modern Classic Wood Fiberglass Steel Tube Side End Table


industrial boho style bedroom interior

Photography Credit: Kathy Kuo Home


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