How do you mix furniture colors in a bedroom?
To successfully mix furniture colors and still achieve a cohesive look, you can follow these tips:
- Use the other elements in the room to choose furniture colors that coordinate.
- Choose furniture pieces that are the same style but different colors.
- Pair bright colors with neutral colors.
- Choose a common thread.
Can you mix brown and white bedroom furniture?
While mixing wood tones is perfectly acceptable—and in fact, we encourage it—it always helps to pick a dominant wood tone as a starting point to help you choose other pieces to bring in the room. Otherwise, pick the largest furniture piece in the room like a desk, dresser, or dining table.
Do you need matching bedside tables?
And, while many people opt for matching nightstands, that’s not absolutely necessary. That’s the traditional approach, yes—but as with all design traditions, rules are meant to be broken! So you can definitely have two nightstands of differing sizes, shapes, finishes and even heights.
Does all furniture need to match?
Your living room furniture does not need to match; however, you can coordinate pieces to create a more put-together finish. Many people prefer to match focal points in their living space, such as the sofa and chairs, because of the polished look it gives.
Do you have to have 2 bedside tables?
No hard and fast rule requires you to have two nightstands. Most people prefer to have two nightstands in the bedroom because they help achieve symmetry in the design and increases storage space. There are a few decorating principles that you need to take into consideration, as well. Keep reading for all the details!
How much space should be on each side of the bed?
Allow a minimum of 30 inches around each side of the bed and at the end of the bed. For a more elegant and luxurious feel leave a minimum of 36 inches around each side and at the end of the bed. You might of course have a single or double against the wall, and a crib against the wall with no clearance at the ends.
Does wood need to match a room?
While wood finishes don’t need to match, they should complement each other. Look at the color bias of each wood to see if it is warm or cool, then make sure their undertones match, regardless of finish.