Still Matching Your Nightstands and Dresser? Try This Instead
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Our most popular pin on Pinterest (for over a year!) has been one about mixing dressers and nightstands. Considering that pin is about 2 years old now, I thought you all could use an update, and a dedicated article to go along with it. There’s nothing wrong with a coordinated bedroom set, but if you're craving a space that feels more curated, collected, and current, it's time to rethink the matchy-matchy furniture formula.
At Rocky Hill Home, we believe in thoughtful pairings over perfect matches. Your dresser and nightstands don’t have to come from the same collection to feel cohesive. In fact, mixing styles, finishes, and silhouettes is one of the easiest ways to elevate your bedroom and give it a timeless, designer touch.
1. Pair Pieces, Don’t Match Sets
If your bedroom furniture still looks like it came as a bundle, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: even one thoughtful swap can transform the space. Start with either a dresser or a pair of nightstands you love (or already own), then choose complementary partners.
We love pairing a modern black dresser with a mid-century nightstand, or combining traditional wood tones with clean-lined silhouettes for a relaxed but refined look.
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2. Mix Finishes, Not Tones
One of the easiest ways to mix furniture confidently? Focus on tone, not finish. Stick to warm or cool undertones, and let texture and shape create variety.
Cool Combo: A gray-washed dresser paired with a bleached oak nightstand
Warm Combo: A honey-toned dresser with a golden wood nightstand
3. Don’t Forget Balance
It’s not just about color, it’s about form. Pairing a heavy, grounded dresser with a leggy or open-frame nightstand keeps your space feeling light and airy. Or go the other way around and add substance with a solid nightstand beside a more delicate dresser.
Closed + Open = Balance
Leggy + Grounded = Visual Interest
4. Love a Collected Look? You’re Not Alone
When your bedroom feels layered and lived-in, not showroom perfect, it instantly becomes more inviting. Mixing your nightstands and dresser is an easy way to achieve that feel.
Whether you're starting with one new piece or refreshing the entire room, these tips will help you create a space that’s cohesive, warm, and full of personality.
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