How to: Pick the Perfect Nightstand

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Nightstands are useful, but should also be beautiful. A perfect pick for your bedroom elevates the design by adding in a beautiful wood, an interesting shape, or hardware that you notice. Finding your perfect look means considering the look, size, material, and style of the nightstand and how it will work with your existing furniture and design scheme. Here are some tips!

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Becki Owens Design

Tip #1: Height Matters

Aim for 24″-27″ tall or withing 5″ of your mattress height. If you have a very tall headboard, a smaller nightstand will look off. When it comes to beds and nightstands, size is everything.

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Tip #2: Scale it Right
The standard nightstand sixe is 20″ x 20″, but go bigger for a king bed (up to 40″) or smaller for a twin.

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Tip # 3: Mind your Walkways

Keep at least 36″ of clearance around all walkways for easy movement.

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Tip #3: Small Space Solutions

If your room is small, consider a smaller bed and smaller nightstands, or push both against the wall if needed.

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Tip#5: Style it your Way!

Play with different shapes, materials, and finishes to find the look you love.

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Becki Owens Design

To shop all of our favorite nightstands, shop the slider below or visit Becki Owens Living and shop here.

Happy Monday!

Xxo
Becki

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