Nightstands used to be the piece of furniture in your bedroom to hold random things like chapstick, your water bottle and a lamp. But most recently on Tiktok, they have been trending with videos like “What’s in my nightstand” and “Nightstand tours” where people are getting up close and personal with their audience. The days of a boring wooden table are over and chic nightstands are officially in.
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your bedroom, add some minimalist decor or you want a new look all together, this is everything to know about the new trend.
1. The Essentials: What Every Chic Nightstand Needs
As mentioned, nightstands aren’t just that boring wooden table next to your bed anymore. You can start with some basic essentials but keep it functional as well! Some simple ways to do this include a lamp, your favorite candle, and a small tray or jewelry dish. To keep things on a budget, you can check out TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods or Target which have a variety of different styles and aesthetics to match your bedroom.
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It’s important to keep it clutter free so try to focus on 3-5 things for your chic nightstand upgrade. These can be any small things that reflect you or your personal style and also serve a purpose. Whether it’s a sleek alarm clock, a small dish or a lip balm. Balance out size proportions as well and make sure items aren’t overpowering each other. Your lamp or vase shouldn’t be so large that they take over the table. Everything should compliment each other and work together.
2. Styling with Texture and Layers
Style your nightstand with different pieces you might not normally go for. This can include mixing textures and materials like marble, glass or wood. For example a wooden table with marble dishes, a metal tray or lamp, a glass vase and more. Layering different elements as well like a book stack with your favorite candle on top, a few magazines topped with a pair of glasses or a natural elements like flowers. Real flowers can be a bit more maintenance so don’t be afraid to go for some faux ones. This can add a more softened look to the area.
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There is so much inspiration to choose from and you can play around with what looks good. Even switching things out seasonally like fresh florals during the spring and amber or woody candle scents for the winter, the possibilities are endless. Different textures can be layered in a modern, minimalistic way and not look too cluttered but go just right. Add your own personal touches as well like a photo frame, a journal or some photo strips!
3. Color and Aesthetic Cohesion
Aesthetic is nice but you want the space to feel like you. You want it to feel lived in and warm. As mentioned before, adding your own personal, sentimental touches are something that cannot be recreated by others. This is what makes it so special to you and only you. Whether it’s your favorite perfume, a linen spray, a framed photo or anything else close to your heart.
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You don’t want a staged room that looks like it is not lived in. This is where you can get fun, creative and personal. Display meaningful items in a way that is important to you. Stick to certain color palettes, go for warm tones to make it cozy, get some bold accents for a contrasted look or stick with neutrals to make it more minimalist. Lamps and lighting is also key because when you don’t want that super bright overhead, go for a warmer toned bulb in your lamp.
4. Maintenance: Keeping It Chic Every Day
Keep your room and your area clean! Nothing is worst than a messy room or things everywhere on top of each other and then you can’t find anything. Have a simple night routine that helps you rest, recharge and reset. Put away things during the day, wipe down surfaces, refill your water bottle, get a new candle if yours is getting to the bottom and switch our season items for a fresh new touch.
The goal is to make your nightstand feel like a small ritual and part of your routine, not just that piece of furniture that is sitting there. Letting clutter pile up through the week on there is going to lead to more and more mess. Every night, get this small part of your room cleaned up and you will immediately feel the difference.
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