If you are tired of perfectly matched nightstands, you might consider mixing them up for a bedroom with more character. Here are 29 ideas that show how different pieces can give your space a genuinely personal look, breaking from tradition.
Bird Decals Add Whimsical Flight To A Plain Wall
Consider bird decals for a blank wall above your bed. Small, scattered silhouettes will create movement against the white surface.
Textured Headboard Panels Add Warmth Above the Bed
Above the bed sits a tall, upholstered headboard composed of stacked panels. Its neutral, woven fabric provides a soft texture that contrasts with crisp white bedding.
Textured Duvet Cover Adds Dimension To A White Bed
If you want texture for your white bed without introducing new colors, choose a duvet cover with a subtle, all-over geometric pattern. The textured surface maintains a neutral palette without additional patterns.
Folding Screen Behind Bed Adds Geometric Pattern
You can place a decorative folding screen behind your headboard. Its dark wood frame and repeating geometric cutouts stand against light walls and bedding without taking up floor space.
Wooden Stools As Mismatched Bedside Tables
Small wooden stools on either side of the bed serve as mismatched bedside tables, providing a surface for a lamp or books while adding a natural, rustic texture.
Plate Wall Art Adds a Vintage Touch Above the Bed
Hang a collection of white plates on the wall above your bed. Their varying sizes and circular shapes form a pleasing pattern.
Yellow Campaign Dresser Adds a Pop of Color
Choose a bright yellow campaign dresser to use as your bedside table. It has three drawers that can hold your nighttime necessities out of sight.
Copper Rods Hold Hanging Potted Plants Above Bedside Tables
You can hang small potted plants from a wall-mounted copper rod for greenery and a unique decorative element. Suspended by ropes, these terracotta pots bring life into your bedroom without occupying surface space on your nightstands.
Graphic Posters Add Bold Art Above Your Bed
For art above your bed, hang two graphic posters. Simple black frames can unify even very contrasting colors and designs.
Rustic Wooden Trunks as Mismatched Bedside Tables
Antique wooden trunks work as bedside tables. Their varied sizes and finishes mean essentials can be kept out of sight inside.
Using one as a nightstand and another as a bench works well for this idea.
Ornate Mirrors Above Bedside Tables Frame the Lamps
Detailed mirrors, placed above your bedside tables, add a decorative element and reflect light. The mirrored surfaces, framed with elaborate designs, make the lamps appear to float, adding glamour through their reflective frames.
Floating Shelves That Showcase Framed Photos
If you'd like to display framed photos but keep your bedside surface clear, try slim, floating shelves. Two narrow black shelves mount vertically on the wall, each holding a pair of pictures.
Framed Geometric Art Adds a Bold Splash Above the Bed
A large, framed piece of abstract art with bold geometric shapes sits above your bed, its crisp white matting and frame allowing the colorful artwork to show clearly against a neutral wall.
Coral and Red Dressers Offer Bold Bedside Contrast
If your bedroom needs some bright color, use coral and red dressers as bedside tables. They give you ample surface for lamps and other decor, with their distinct, mismatched hues.
Textured Drawer Fronts Add Subtle Pattern To Bedside Storage
Bedside tables with textured drawer fronts offer a subtle detail. The light-colored chests feature a woven pattern on their drawer faces.
Sunburst Mirrors That Add Radiance Above Bedside Tables
Starburst mirrors hang above bedside tables. Their metallic finish and radiating spikes reflect light into the room.
Metal Bed Canopy Frame for Hanging Decor
A metal bed canopy frame suspends artwork and a chandelier above the bedside tables.
Dark Dressers with Intricate Carvings
Next to a modern bed, antique dressers with detailed carvings function as bedside tables. Their rich wood tones and ornate hardware give enough surface for lamps and decor.
Tall Rectangular Mirrors Frame Bedside Lamps
Place tall, rectangular mirrors behind your bedside lamps to amplify their light. These mirrors reflect the soft glow and offer a convenient spot for a quick glance.
Stacked Black Books Add Height To Narrow Bedside Table
To add height to a slim bedside table, stack books. Black books arranged horizontally on a tall, narrow white table create a layered display.
This also helps break up the space.
Perforated Metal Lamps Add Patterned Light
Hang lamps with decorative metal shades on either side of your bed. Their perforated shades cast patterns onto the walls, and they'll still provide enough light for reading.
Sculptural Red Lamps Add Artistic Flair To Bedside Tables
At your bedside, lamps with unique, sculptural bases create a distinct look. A rich red lamp has an organic, flowing shape, while another in turquoise displays an ornate, carved form.
Wood Plank Walls That Add Rustic Charm to Bedrooms
Clad a wall in varied wood planks for a rustic backdrop. Paint them in muted blues, greens, and browns.
Brass Lamp on Cane Chair Adds Vintage Flair
Instead of a traditional bedside table, use a vintage cane-backed chair. Its open design gives a lamp an antique spot without taking up much floor space.
Floral Wallpaper Adds Whimsical Charm to Bedroom Walls
Light blue wallpaper featuring colorful floral and fairy motifs covers the bedroom walls, where detailed illustrations create a whimsical garden indoors without overwhelming the room.
Striped Walls That Add Vertical Dimension To Sloped Ceilings
If your angled ceilings make a room feel low, consider painting pale blue and white vertical stripes on the walls. This pattern visually stretches the space upward.
It also complements the sloped architecture with its clean lines.
Color-Blocked Dresser Adds Playful Personality
The drawers of a wooden dresser are painted in distinct blocks of navy blue, crisp white, and natural wood tones, each featuring different hardware for a mismatched yet connected look.
Turquoise Lamps Add Bold Color To Wood Nightstands
Turquoise lamps with stacked, segmented bases sit on warm wooden nightstands.
Gallery Wall of Vintage Portraits Above Bed
Create a collection of framed vintage portraits on the wall above your bed. These pieces come in varied sizes and styles, all featuring neutral frames and muted tones.
