The Stanley Furniture Portofino Basque Black Secretary Desk placed between two twin beds creates a visually stunning focal point. Placed to either the right or left hand side of a queen size or king size bed and paired with a desk chair, it can function both as a writing desk and a nightstand.

The nightstand, also known as a bedside table, is a must-have for any type of bedroom, particularly a master bedroom. It typically has at least one drawer, but can come in a number of configurations including a combination of drawers and shelves. Keeping the functionality of the nightstand but introducing other decorative elements into the bedroom’s overall design will add that little extra something that will be solely unique to you and your home. Selecting end tables like the Southern Enterprises Vogue Black End Table with an open design can help make a smaller sized bedroom feel less “furniture dense” or cramped.

There are many different types of accent tables and accent chests to choose from that are suitable for doing double duty in the bedroom. As well as adding more storage space, an accent chest like the Butler Specialty Designer’s Edge 3 Drawer Rattan Oval Side Chest brings another textured element into the bedroom, drawing attention toward the bed and emphasizing the decorative detail of both the bed and the bedside tables.

Emerging during the last half of the eighteenth century in the British Isles as a low-standing chest of drawers, the bachelor’s chest is a stylish option to the standard nightstand. Originally designed to hold male articles of clothing including shirts and underwear, it resembles a regular chest of drawers with one basic difference – they tend to be narrower than a dresser but wider than a night stand. No longer just for men (or bachelors), a bachelors chest like the Tommy Bahama Home Island Breeze Bachelor’s Chest makes a chic and sophisticated bedside companion for anyone.

Hi! My husband and I just got married and bought our first home! I want our bedroom

to have an amazing décor! I would love rich, deep, beautiful colors. Something that

conveys emotion, passion, and happiness! Do you have any ideas?

Thank you!!

Kara M.

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Dear Kara,

Congratulations to you and your new husband! It must be thrilling to be newlyweds in your first home!

I love that you have an excitement for color, so to help you out, I’ve selected some beautiful wall colours by using http://www.benjaminmoore.com’s Personal Colour Viewer, along with some bedroom furnishings to match!

Colour Combo 1 – Purple and Brown

In Western society, the color purple signifies royalty and wisdom. It is also a sign of creativity, spirituality, and enlightenment. Painting your walls purple will give off a regal, luxurious feeling to your room.

When you select a bold wall color, try to keep your furnishings a bit more neutral. Black goes well with any shade of purple, because it’s such a strong hue, so the black won’t overpower it. You can add silver or chrome accents for a little extra pop.

Hillsdale Hawthorn Black Leather Platform Bed

Wholesale Interiors Baxton Studio Black Leather Rectangular Bench Ottoman

Mystic Valley Traders Boheme Wheat Boudoir Pillow

Powell Z-Bedroom 3-Drawer Nightstand

Adesso Bella Table Lamp in Chrome

Colour Combo 2 – Green and Cream

Green can translate as natural and pure, but also stand for wealth and good luck. It produces a calming affect when looked at, so using it as your bedroom’s paint color will make you feel relaxed and rejuvenated.

A traditional colour combination like green and cream can mix well with rich browns, like mahogany or bronze.

Green is almost considered a neutral because it can go with most colours, so you can choose any accent colour you want – I’ve selected a muted purple decorative pillow or burgundy sheet set.

Modus Santa Barbara Tropical Mahogany Sleigh Bed in Sable

Modus Santa Barbara Two Drawer Nightstand

Stanley Furniture Barbados Mahogany Bed End Bench with Cane

Burgundy Sheet Set

Mystic Valley Traders Cafe Cherry Square Pillow 18 x 18 (but not with the burgundy sheet set a more neutral duvet set would be perfect!)

Kenroy Home Emilio Bronze Table Lamp with Tan Textured Woven Shade

Colour Combo 3 – Blue and Gold

The color Blue signifies trust, relaxation, sedation, harmony, trust,  tranquility, and peace. It represents the ocean and skies, making it a calm, non-threatening, safe colour.

It is ideal for a bedroom because blue is believed to keep the “bad spirits” away.

The regal combination of blue and gold goes wonderfully with espresso tones – black would seem too harsh against the yellow in the gold. Since both hues are very bright, keep your furnishings very neutral.

Try to accent with creams and even gold as well.

Stanley Furniture Toluca Lake Santa Monica Panel Bed

Mystic Valley Traders Cafe Cinnamon Square Pillow 18 x 18

Stanley Furniture Toluca Lake Maple Rectangular End Table in Dark Espresso

Stanley Furniture Toluca Lake Maple Bed End Bench in Dark Espresso

Pulaski Devon Accent Chest

Red Satin Sheet Set (Red represents passion, energy, confidence, and protection from fear or anxiety)

Lawrence Home Fashions Enchanted Comforter Set (this would be great with cream color satin sheet set)

Fangio Lighting 4253 Black Table Lamp

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

(Do you have an interior design question let me know I would be happy to help!)