Choosing a nightstand is always an enjoyable process, and there really are so many to choose from on the market. Traditional two-drawer nightstands, stylish and glamorous mirror nightstands, or ethnic style rattan nightstands. In the face of a wide range of nightstands are you blinded? Professionals believe it's important to consider size and proportions before making a purchase. While sometimes breaking the rules can be a surprise, there are always some basic rules worth following. If you want to learn more about the tips,the best way is to visit Furniture China Expo.

Adjust the proportions - start with the bed

Before you consider choosing a headboard, it's important to first determine the right size bed for the space. A full-size bed that would be perfect in a studio apartment isn't necessarily the best choice for your suburban cottage bedroom; the size of the bed should match the space. If you have a large room, a queen-sized bed feels rather small, and if you have a king-sized bed in a small room, there's really nowhere to get off of it, unless all you want to do is just jump on the bed.

Measure the height and width

After determining the right size for the bed you want to buy, you will need to look at the headboard dimensions. The width of the headboard will depend on how much space you have left, and the height should be about even with your mattress - it shouldn't be much lower or higher than your mattress height, or you'll be reaching awkwardly for things on it. Remember to make sure you balance the weight of your furniture throughout the room for optimal visual appeal.

Think outside the box

We see a lot of traditional two-drawer nightstands in design magazines, but when it comes to your own space, think outside the box. As long as they meet the measurement guidelines above, nightstands don't need to be a specific style. If there is a lot of space on the headboard wall, sometimes a nightstand can become a second dresser that can provide more storage space. Products such as bar carts and round coffee tables can be used as nightstands as well.

Don't worry about matching

Nightstands don't need to match either. For example, in designer Caroline Agee's old bedroom, there was only room for one nightstand and used an old nightstand she found on the Internet. Now that she has room for another nightstand, she's looking for another vintage-style nightstand that will complement her existing style, but doesn't exactly match. You can add symmetrical items to an asymmetrical nightstand, such as a pair of matching lamps or matching artwork, to create a balanced look.

Functionality matters

Additionally, keeping your daily life and needs in mind is an important part of the nightstand selection process. There should be enough room for a glass of water, a book or two, a framed photo and a lamp, or if space is limited, swap a table lamp for a wall sconce.

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