Home

[Kachina624]

Yesterday I read somewhere that the latest trend is to NOT have matching bedside tables.  I've been doing this for years.  At first I used a round, glass top table with a skirt to the floor on one side and a traditional bedside table on the other.  My present room is faux Spanish colonial style with a Mexican made primitive table on one side and an antique-looking two-drawer table on the other.  I use mismatched lamps also with matching shades which I made.  The whole effect is sort of shabby chic.  

Anyone else into this look? 

[dex]

It sounds really nice from your description.I have always used missmatched pieces because most were given to me.It is good to know that I am up to the minute after all of these years.Post some pics if you can...would love to see it.That Spanish/Mexican sounds interesting.

[Annabellethecat66]

OMG!  You mean I've been 'on trend' all of this time and never knew it?  Ha!  I have absolutely no taste in decorating, I think it is boring, but that's probably because I can't do it....

My late husband did the entire design of our house, furniture, etc.

The only thing I did was the wallpaper when we first moved in (it was redone after the fire).

[RedTop]

I have never had bedside tables, nor do I intend to ever have bedside tables.   The less furniture in my bedroom, the better.   

[CAMOGIRL]

Right now, I do have two matching one drawer, lower closed door chests on each side in the master.  But, there is not the same things on the two of them. None of my bedroom pieces are matchy matchy. I use antiques mixed with new pieces for a pulled together look.

I was never big on a matching bedroom set. I have too much fun just putting my pieces together and see what works for the look I want. It is not a mish mash of stuff that just looks like I threw whatever together either - they all just compliment each other. 

[CareBears]

I have always had a bedside table, I have an air cleaner on top and I cannot imagine not having one it makes a huge difference in the quality of my breathing, and then the drawer is filled with different medications I might have to take during the night, for me it is a necessity not so much for decorating.

[stevieb]

My bedside tables are well used and no, they have never matched. I also don't use 'suites' of furniture, matching end tables, matching bed sets or 'sets' of lamps. Almost all of my pieces were acquired individually and coordinate to some extent but don't match.

[Caligurll]

Yes, I love that look.  Years ago I realized there wasn't one style of furnishings that I wanted to commit to, so I buy what I like.  I love the shabby chic look too, and I also like a lot of color. 

[Desertdi]

My nightstands.....are in the living room as end tables.    The bedroom doesn't even LOOK like a bedroom.   Have a daybed that looks more like a sofa (studio couch).....two desks, two bookcases.....................

[cookie16]

I tend to be matchy matchy so this look doesn't appeal to me.  i still have my bedroom furniture that we bought when we married, 45 years ago. As they say, they don't make them like that anymore. Still in great condition.  I also need bedside tables for lamps, clock radio, phone (need landline since we get poor cell service), and now controls for electric blanket.  I would be lost without them.