5 Amazing Tips On Mixing And Matching Bedroom Furniture

Is it ok to mix and match your bedroom furniture? Yes, and absolutely! All matching bedroom sets are a thing of the past! Layering in and mixing and matching different furniture pieces gives more fun and interest to your bedroom.

How do you mix and match your bedroom furniture? While still making the bedroom style make sense without matching room sets?

Unless everything matching is the only thing that makes sense to you design-wise (then, you’re all sorted). Mixing and matching furniture can bring up its own set of issues. Pulling and piecing different styles and colours together to create one cohesive look. That works!

The whole point of the mixing and matching style is that it’s supposed to look totally different and unique to anyone else’s space. A look that’s personal and effortless… in theory. But where do you start?

Here are some top tips for mixing and matching furniture styles for the bedroom…

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Mixing And Matching Bedroom Furniture Tips

1. Start With One Piece

Already have a piece of furniture you love? It’s best to start with that first piece and work from that. Especially if it’s an antique or a second-hand piece. Something that is one-off is better to be worked around first off.

It’ll be a lot easier to get buy pieces around what you already intend to use for the bedroom. Rather than the other way around!

What better way to start off your bedroom around a totally special and unique piece? This way, you can pick up on the style and other details that you can use to determine other pieces for the room.

2. Match Pieces

Some things can match!

If you’re just beginning to experiment with mixing up furniture styles, then use this tip to start off with. The trick is not to try and match the bigger items together as the bigger items you see first, and it will look too obvious.

Matching nightstands is the best option to begin with. Nightstands are smaller in proportion to the bed or a wardrobe. As long as the bed is central and of a different style and finish, it will break the pair up.

Saying that you do not have to match your nightstands. Even if you’re creating a symmetrical and balanced bedroom, the nightstands can be of a similar style. It doesn’t have to be an exact pairing.

3. The Bed

Where you sleep (your bed) is the whole purpose of the bedroom, so it should be the main focal point.

In other words, it should stand out, so try to avoid exactly matching the bed to any other piece in the room. It’s going to look a bit boring otherwise. If you have wood or metal furniture pieces, an upholstered bed will break up the hard finishes and soften the space a bit.

4. Vary Furniture

Instead of purchasing an entire matching bedroom furniture set, you can gradually build your collection by combining existing furniture, second-hand finds, and new pieces. This gives you more flexibility with your budget while allowing you to create a bedroom that feels individual and stylish.

Mix up the shape, styles, and materials of some of the furniture pieces. Don’t be afraid to mix round shapes with rectangular ones in the bedroom. As well as the styles.

Remember you can mix heavier pieces with more lightweight and airy-looking furniture pieces.

5. Repetition

Repetition not matching. Find a shape, a finish, a colour, a texture that you can find in a few of the pieces that you choose for your bedroom.

It could be a curved shape or a hardware finish that you like on the furniture. By repeating an element in some of the pieces, it brings the whole space together.

If you’ve chosen a different material for the dresser, you might want to repeat the hardware or colour on another furniture piece in the bedroom. Even though some of the key furniture pieces will be different, they still should relate to each other.

A Balancing Act

When it comes to mixing and matching styles, it’s all a bit of a balancing act. Too few details and it feels like something’s missing. Too much of the same is uninteresting.

Look at the size of your room and the proportions of your pieces to figure out if you’re leaning too much to one side or the other. But once you have it sussed, it will feel right and look the style will be well balanced!

Using the mixing and matching bedroom styles will give you some flexibility later down the line when changing up rooms around the home too.

Mix and Match Bedroom Furniture Guides

I’ve put together some furniture guides to give you some ideas and inspiration on how you can mix and match your bedroom pieces…

Bedroom Idea One

Modern Traditional Mix and Match Bedroom Guide:
Glass Bubble Flush-mount Chandelier || 2. Travertine & Burl Wood Nightstand || 3. Chris Loves Julia Modern Traditional Bed || 4. Hale Canvas Three-Drawer Dresser || 5. Shelton Chair

1. Glass Bubble Flush-mount Chandelier || 2. Travertine & Burl Wood Nightstand || 3. Chris Loves Julia Modern Traditional Bed || 4. Hale Canvas Three-Drawer Dresser || 5. Shelton Chair

This first bedroom guide is a modern transitional design style. Mixing traditional and modern furniture pieces together to achieve a look that’s right in between. The bed is a traditional upholstered wood post bed in a neutral colour. This makes it easy to pair with other pieces.

The elegant glass chandelier is a flush-mount fixture, so you don’t have to worry about having high ceilings in the bedroom. The burl and travertine-topped nightstands match the colour contrast of the bed, but contrast in shape.

The floral dresser adds a romantic feel that fits in with the modern traditional style. It is a nice variation from the wooden elements in the bedroom and a lovely statement piece. A curved accent chair in mink complements the colours in the dresser and ties the room together.

Bedroom Idea Two

Mid Century Retro Mix and Match Bedroom Guide:
1. Wooden Nightstand || 2. Rattan Bed || 3. Linen Shade Flushmount || 4. Rattan Armoire || 5. Shearling Accent Chair

1. Wooden Nightstand || 2. Rattan Bed || 3. Linen Shade Flushmount || 4. Rattan Armoire || 5. Shearling Accent Chair

You don’t have to have two nightstands for bedroom storage; a wardrobe might be a better option. In this mid-century look, different textures have been used. Mixing wood with rattan and fabrics softens the space. With a hint of velvet from the bed and a cozy shearling accent chair.

Bedroom Idea Three

Elegant Mix and Match Bedroom Guide: 1. Rayner Oak Nightstand || 2. Emmett Side Storage Bed || 3. Clarissa Modern Round Chandelier || 4. Jovi Bench || 5. Meadowview Dresser

1. Rayner Oak Nightstand || 2. Emmett Side Storage Bed || 3. Clarissa Modern Round Chandelier || 4. Jovi Bench || 5. Meadowview Dresser

For an elegant bedroom, a glass chandelier hovers over the upholstered storage bed. Light to mid-washed wood tones make up the main bedroom items. Remember, don’t be afraid to mix wood tones in your space. Furniture pieces don’t have to be an exact finish or wood match.

The circular chandelier and the curved ottoman bench break up all the angular pieces.

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Chloe

FAQs Mix & Match Bedroom Furniture

Absolutely! Mixing and matching bedroom furniture is a great way to create a space that feels unique, personal, and full of character. Rather than buying a matching furniture set, try combining different styles, finishes, materials, and colours to create a more interesting and collected look.

The key is to find a common element that brings everything together. This could be a similar colour palette, complementary wood tones, matching hardware, or a consistent design style. You can mix different furniture pieces while keeping the overall look balanced and cohesive.

No, bedroom furniture doesn’t need to match perfectly. In fact, using different furniture pieces can make your bedroom feel more thoughtfully designed. Try pairing a wooden bed frame with painted bedside tables or combining a modern dresser with more traditional bedside cabinets.

Matching bedside tables are not essential for a stylish bedroom. You can use two completely different bedside tables, provided they complement the rest of your furniture and decor. For a balanced look, consider keeping them a similar height or choosing pieces with a shared colour, material or design detail.

Repeat certain elements throughout the room to create a connection between different furniture pieces. This could be similar hardware, matching lamps, coordinating textiles, or a consistent colour scheme. Repeating materials and finishes helps the room feel intentional rather than thrown together.

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2 Comments

Jan says:

27th March 2023 at 16:58

I have a Tommy Bahama bed and am wondering if I could put ivory nightstands with that. It’s a medium wood colour.

Moshells says:

17th November 2022 at 14:14

Good input! This is quite useful. I’m positive I’ll use the suggestions you’ve given in the future.

5 Amazing Tips On Mixing And Matching Bedroom Furniture