Elegant bedroom with a wooden bed, white and brown pillows, green throw, and a side table with a lamp, book, and glass against patterned wallpaper.

How to Style a Bedside for a Modern Look

Bedroom styling is the perfect opportunity to express your personality and individuality in a space that is your own. Creating a modern look in the bedroom will likely keep the space free of clutter, allowing you to refresh your mind when you turn in for the night and feel clear headed in the morning.

Our stylists have shared their top tips for styling your bedside table or cabinet in a modern way.

Statement Pieces

Ornate ceramic lamp with a beige shade on a wooden nightstand, set against floral-patterned wallpaper in earthy tones.

Use a single statement piece to attract attention by adding visual interest. Abstract, oversized vases or a quirky lamp, such as the Brown Henna Ceramic Lamp, are a great addition. Style alongside a bed with an oversized headboard for full impact.

Simple Colour Palette

A wooden nightstand with an extended tray holding an open book and a mug, next to a bed with green and white bedding.

Keep colour palettes simple and neutral. Choose a monochrome palette for a contemporary feel or opt for soft natural tones to create a clean aesthetic. We love the Gustavian Bedside Cabinet for its chic look and versatility. Ensure any additions and accessories fit within your colour scheme for continuity. Fix artwork on the wall above the bedside table, such as the Tender Hands Wall Art, to add a touch elegance without adding more items on the tabletop.

Organisational Elements

Vintage-style bedroom with a cane headboard, floral wallpaper, a green nightstand, and a bed with pink and beige bedding.

The key to a perfectly styled modern bedside table is organisation. Choose a bedside table with built in drawers, such as the Normandy 2-Drawer Bedside Table to store your medication, glasses and any other trinkets away, to create a stress-free and clear space.

Layered Texture

Cozy bedroom with a floral quilt, green pillow, and beige headboard. A white nightstand holds a lamp, candle, and flowers against a green wall.

A combination of textures will add depth and dimension, without introducing too many unnecessary decorative pieces. Consider a concrete lamp paired with a ceramic vase or a combination of wood and metals in varying heights and sizes.

Need any further help from our stylists? Contact us and the dedicated and friendly team will be happy to help! From general queries to product specific knowledge, we are on hand to provide industry leading support.

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