There are no set rules when it comes to styling vignettes around your home, especially in your room and on your nightstand. While stylish accents are what we aim for when creating a vignette, it’s important to keep it relevant, usable, and personal. We recently picked these nightstands and lamps from Lamps Plus (they have so many furniture options – make sure to check their selections in addition to their lighting) – and now it’s time to style them.
Turning your bedroom into a space that reflects who you are can make all the difference. I’m sharing a few guidelines to help make the process a little easier for you!
Vary heights of objects
By varying the heights of your artwork, lamps, or other mementos on your nightstand, you allow the eye to transition across the surface of the table. Start with a tall piece of artwork that you can hang behind the table like this piece from LampsPlus or lean a mirror or frame against the wall. Start in the back and move your way towards placing shorter and smaller items as you move towards the front of the nightstand.
Group objects in odd numbers – The rule of 3
According to an article I read on Apartment Therapy, they note, “…three is the smallest number that can be used to form a distinguishable pattern in our heads.” We talk about varying heights of objects, but when your eye is forced to move around between a large piece of artwork against the wall and then is brought forward with a smaller lamp, frame, or vase, you create a more interesting visual experience. Remember, three is a simple starting point – for gallery walls, furniture placements, etc. odd numbers whether, 3, 5, 7, etc. work just as well!
Make it personal – add photographs or mementos
Get your favorite photos off your phone and on your nightstands and walls! Whether you print them at your local Walgreens and frame them yourself or utilize services like Framebridge. If photos don’t fit the bill, showcase any trinkets or mementos you’ve picked up on your travels. When in doubt – add a clock, stylish and practical, especially when your cell phone fails to go off in the morning!
When in doubt, add a bouquet of flowers or a small arrangement of succulents.
There’s nothing that completes a vignette more than florals and greenery. It’s the finishing touch that pulls it all together. Don’t have a green thumb, faux flowers and succulents can be your best friend in a pinch – and they last forever!
All items in this round up can be found on Lampsplus.com.
Nightstand // Framed Artwork // Frame // Lamp // Flowers // Jewelry Case
