Home Design

Despite being small and compact, nightstands end up housing a lot of different odds and ends, including alarm clocks, reading material, TV remotes, lamps, cell phones and water glasses. These handy tables are mostly for storage, but they also provide a decorative function by anchoring the look of your bed. Because of its double-duty purpose, your bedside table needs to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing, and therefore should include several shelves and drawers that match the style and finish of the rest of your furniture. Whether you're in the market for mirrored nightstands, black nightstands or white night stands, here are few tips to help you through your purchase.

For many of us, our dressers, armoires and chests are key pieces of bedroom furniture — without them, we would be unable to store our never ending clothes collection. If your storage needs are minimal, one dresser might be enough, while other people might require two or three. Although your bedroom furniture is need based, it's also determined by the space in your room. Before you go on a shopping spree and buy an entire five-piece set, take the time to review these tips.

After a long day at work, most people crave the comfort of a warm, cozy bed. You spend (or should spend!) eight hours or more a day sleeping on it, so it should be above all comfortable and functional. That being said, beds are also the centerpiece of your bedroom, so it should also be stylish and set the tone for the rest of the space. Whether you're looking for a platform bed, canopy bed or sleigh bed, there are modern beds out there that will complement your space. 

What size bed should I buy?

When determining size, you need to think about who will be sleeping in the bed, as well as what will fit in the space. In terms of the former, whether you’re sleeping solo or with someone else, consider your preferences and how you sleep. Do you tend to move around a lot, or do you tend to curl up and stick to one spot for the night? Height is also an important consideration: there’s a 5 inch length difference between standard full and kings. Even if a king seems like your optimal choice for sleeping, carefully measure your room to be sure it’s going to fit. You want to be able to walk comfortably around the piece and have easy access to your surrounding furnishings. 

Should I buy a platform bed or sleigh bed?

Although it seems like a no-brainer purchase, there are many different styles that you'll need to consider. First, determine your preferred style. Do you like contemporary or traditional? Eclectic or mediterranean? This will help you decide on a final purchase. For a traditional option, try a sleigh or canopy bed. If you like sleek modernism, opt for a platform piece or just a simple bed frame. Material alone can also make a difference. Consider an antique wrought iron bed for classic elegance, or use a reclaimed wood frame for a more contemporary look.

Great headboard ideas can completely transform the look and feel of your bedroom! If you don’t believe us, just check out the 25 creative designs in the gallery below. But first, enjoy other similar Freshome posts, like these bedroom designs guaranteed to rock your world, these ocean-view bedrooms and last, but not least, some quality Scandinavian inspiration. Now that we got your attention, let’s expand a bit on the subject. As you guys are probably aware, headboards are available in a variety of sizes and fabrics on the market. You can either buy a simple ready-made one to match your bed, or you can improvise and come up with a headboard that takes the originality level in your bedroom sky-high!

Don’t have enough room for books? Store them neatly near your bed and crate a very…knowledgeable headboard. Or open up the books and post them on the wall, for easy access to any famous quote. Mirrors, wallpapers, old wooden panels, an aquarium and even skis- when it comes to designing your perfect headboard, there are no limitations. Unless your sleep partner is not all that much into extravagant bedroom features- you guys should probably have a chat first. From traditional to modern, the headboard ideas below will surprise and inspire you. As usual, please feel free to leave a comment and let us know which design is your favorite!

Finish your bedroom by dressing up your bed with this beautiful headboard! It is finished on the front with a natural maple color over beautiful veneers. The gentle downward curve of the design is beautiful for your bedroom. Add this headboard to your existing bed to create a finished look. The design is quite simple, yet has an understated beauty to it that will appeal to those that appreciate the minimalist look. * Manufactured from eco-friendly, EPP-compliant laminated particle boardcarrying the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. Particle board construction. Assembly required. Manufacturer's Five year limited warrantyNatural maple finishHeadboard not finished on back.