All changes to my daughter’s room have to be approved by her. So when I wanted to upgrade the night stands I presented her with my plan.
Here is the before. I learned my lesson on the need for approval. For a long time she didn’t really care about the furniture or lamps in the room. A few years ago I added these vintage lamps to her room. She had no reaction. A few months later I decided they were a bit ‘too over the top’ for me. I was unplugging them to sell them and my daughter was horrified and asked what I was doing. When I explained that the lamps were going ‘bye bye’ and she said the lamps stayed. She said they looked like ‘paradise’. So when your clients say ‘the lamps stay’ then the lamps stay. I said, “Okay.” Honestly I was happy she had an opinion about her room decor.
Now these demilune night stands were actually purchased for the guest room (in our previous house.) I don’t think they work for my daughter’s room because they have no hidden storage (she has lots of stuff) and she has no room to put much on the top. Had this been the guest room, I probably would have left them.
Oh I forgot to mention this post is sponsored by SOFT SURROUNDINGS.
I found some gorgeous French chests on SOFT SURROUNDINGS. I showed them to my ‘client’ who then approved them, especially when I explained she would have a lot more storage space.
Now they are already painted and have a patina. Unlike vintage dressers, these required no painting or repairs. The drawers slide very nicely unlike the old chests. More importantly we now have storage for the many textbooks and clothes that were without a home. (That’s a nice way of saying they were on the floor.) Yes I had ulterior motives. And since we did the big declutter CLICK HERE, her room has stayed in pretty good shape, she just needed more storage.
So really it was a WIN/WIN for both of us.
She spends a lot of time in here studying. I’m not sure the ottoman really goes in here, but again, I was told ‘it stays.’ To see all the gorgeous furniture at SOFT SURROUNDINGS, CLICK HERE.
Definitely the new night stands are perfect to display those gorgeous lamps. I can see why she said the lamps stay!
I love it and can’t imagine her not needed the drawer space anyways!! You nailed it!!
Oh, she’s a lucky girl! Those look fabulous! And the lamps look good on them. LUCKY!
I love these gorgeous chests! Perfect for nightstands! Love the podcasts!
Beautiful!! .. definitely the right choice!!
Love the nightstands!
So beautiful!!!!!! So fun to get something sometimes and not have to do a thing to it!!!!!! Also looks like great storage!!!! Every room needs storage!!!!! And agree with others ..the lamps are gorgeous!!!!!
Roxann ?
Once again, you’ve given me “lamp envy”. Those chests beautiful as well.
Agree with your daughter! Love Soft Surrounding furniture.
Love the nightstands! I also noticed you added drapes to her windows. I like the softer look!
Love them!
Anita! Those French chests are so beautiful — just love them! The lamps are so gorgeous, too! You did good for your client! Ha! Ha!
Blessings! Have a great day!
The chests are lovely, but the online review at Soft Surroundings is not as impressive. They look wonderful in your room, but due to that review I would be hesitant to purchase.
They look perfect!
I love the new nightstands. Would love to have them for myself! The bedroom looks really great. Your daughter’s bedroom in the before decluttering” picture looks like my daughter’s bedroom did for the entire 24 years she lived with us…small room but clutter was by choice. Would venture to guess, it still does…I just don’t have to see it. Lol
Great job!!
The New night stands are perfect! I like it when I find something I really like and it is already what I want and need in every way. I tend to be critical of my own DIY projects and always focus on what is not “good enough”. These are definitely a WIN/WIN!!
The bedside chests are so pretty and add beauty and function to her room. Lucky girl!
I love her room. It’s nice she has her own style developing.
Love the stands and the lamps. They look great!
Your daughter was absolutely right they were made to be together those lamps look absolutely perfect on the new night stands.
I love the chests but would love to know where you got the bedding. Love your blog!
Thanks Deasha. I made it!
As usual, just gorgeous!!
Well done Anita!
The dresser really makes the whole French décor come together.
Hi Anita!
Love, Love, Love the French chests in your daughter’s room. So when she decides she doesn’t like them any more, tell her I’ll buy them! Just kidding! I am going to look at Soft Surroundings and probably get my own!
And I am so jealous that you can make that bedding. I am going to see if I can attempt something similar. Any suggestions about how much yardage I need for a queen size bed?
You are the Best!
Linda R.
Really great storage for the decor! Know she will use it. Where do you get those big wicker chests like the one at the foot of the bed?
I love coming back to your posts for ideas and decor Great and thank you for sharing with us