Bed room Problem Replace: The Search For Jess’ Classic Nightstands (Her Craigslist Suggestions & The Ones She Acquired!!)

It’s all the time one thing proper?? That one piece of furnishings or decor you search and seek for, questioning if what you need is one way or the other the one factor on this planet not accessible for buy…or in your not small however not limitless value vary. In my final condominium, it was a smallish black steel espresso desk that was tall sufficient to nest above my beloved darkish blue velvet pouf. I stored exclaiming, “I NEVER WANT TO LOOK AT A COFFEE TABLE EVER AGAIN!!” Then, as my head was really about to blow up and was able to admit defeat, I discovered her. That is the closest factor to childbirth (or courting somebody who doesn’t stay in LA) I’ve skilled. Ha. I’ll say, “By no means once more!” after which I transfer residences and positive sufficient I’m trying to find a brand new espresso desk once more or on this case…a classic nightstand that should meet A LOT of necessities each stylistically and functionally. I’ll get into these later.

I may need been a bit of naive in my classic nightstand search. Whereas I used to be designing my pal’s/upstairs neighbor’s bed room of two years in the past, I feel I discovered these classic nightstands throughout the first week! However two issues have been totally different. #1: The fashion of nightstands we have been going for, “vintage”, are far simpler to come back by on locations like Craigslist and in my anecdotal expertise, are additionally very fairly priced. #2: They didn’t must match. If we had discovered a set that will’ve been nice, however we beloved that $50 spherical one immediately so we determined to simply discover one other one that might work with it. Success! The wooden tones and small scallop particulars made them really feel like they lived in the identical world. Verify and verify.

Now, my search wasn’t so fast and straightforward. Why? Nicely, your pricey pal Jess solely falls for issues which are both too costly, exist primarily overseas, are unimaginable to seek out, or are often a mixture of all three. It’s very cool…SYKE!

Enter these midcentury trendy Italian bedside tables. So whereas they have been solely $400 for the pair (I do know that’s nonetheless some huge cash), they lived in Italy which means it might price at the very least $800 to ship. Sure, they have been going to price a minimal of $1,200. Now, you wager I thought of it for a second however then shortly reminded myself that it might be wildly irresponsible. Then fortunately (however devastatingly) they offered a few weeks after I noticed them. I may need to maneuver to Italy quickly as a result of their MCM furnishings and lighting make my eyes weep and my coronary heart sing.

Okay, so after seeing these right here have been my nightstand wishlist necessities:

• Classic (duh)
• A lighter burlwood tone
• Has storage
• Tall-ish legs
• Patina’d brass {hardware} (however might swap these in if wanted)
• A max of 18″ deep and not more than 28″ broad (however these are pushing it)

Listed below are just a few different dreamy ones that I couldn’t afford however beloved:

Mid-Century Italian Maple Nightstands

My god these have been stunning. I used to be obsessive about the legs, the wooden was good, the dimensions was superior and it had a drawer. However they, after all, lived in Italy. Goodbye, darlings!

Italian Mid-Century Fashionable Walnut Nightstands | Nineteen Fifties Mid Century Design Nightstands

Now these don’t cross the woodtone take a look at (and just one was burlwood or appeared prefer it) however I assumed they have been actually particular! I most well-liked those on the left however they have been over $2k and lived in Romania. The transport although is barely $300! What a deal:)

My Craigslist Suggestions

To plenty of you, this subsequent part about Craigslist is likely to be outdated information. However in case it isn’t, I hope that is useful!

In my view, the following pointers are handiest in case you are trying to find one thing(s) particular, each day. Which I’d suggest in case you are beneath a deadline or simply need that merchandise ASAP:) Here’s what I did:

1. Customise your location radius! That’s proper, you don’t must solely select the preset places. So as an alternative of selecting “Los Angeles” in your space after which needing to alter it to “Orange County” to see what’s on the market there, you click on on the situation title and zoom in or out relying on how far you might be keen to journey. As you possibly can see I selected a BIG radius since my dad lives in northern California and was keen to assist his daughter out. I don’t deserve him.
2. Then on the sidebar choose – “has picture” + “posted immediately” + “cover duplicates”.
3. Select the “latest” order choice so that you just don’t miss the brand new objects as you refresh all through the day:)
4. Verify each of the “antiques” and “furnishings” classes. Your settings will probably be saved as you turn forwards and backwards so that you don’t have to fret about needing to reselect something.
5. DON’T CLOSE THE WINDOW! Simply reduce it so all your settings are saved and all you must do is hit refresh everytime you need to see what’s new.

I additionally used Fb Market however that interface is NOT my favourite (they do have fairly nice stuff although), however Caitlin additionally wrote an INCREDIBLE submit about all of her suggestions for all reselling websites so ensure to learn that too. We could see what I used to be taking a look at and contemplating??

Your eyes don’t deceive you. These nightstands didn’t cross off ANY of my beforehand said necessities apart from the truth that it’s classic and has storage. However look, when trying to find classic I prefer to hold a very open thoughts which you’ll proceed to see. I’d hate to not discover one thing wonderful and distinctive as a result of I used to be solely looking out “Burlwood nightstands”. With that in thoughts, I used to be obsessive about the road sample on the highest and the two-toned stain look. Oh and might you stand that value?! Nevertheless, they have been HUGE – 28″x28″ which I knew was going to be an excessive amount of for my house. Plus, it was an enormous drive which might have added nearly one other $100 in fuel to the value tag (which wasn’t an enormous deal however added to the con record). I’m fairly positive somebody purchased them and offered them for double in San Diego (Craigslist advised me:)) however I suppose you gotta make up for that fuel cash. I simply hope whoever received them, loves them as a result of they’re so superior.

These have been a FBMP discover that I actually beloved (the wooden grain and funky knobs!!) however as you possibly can see the value tag was hefty. I might have probably haggled down a bit of however even $200 was greater than I wished to spend. They’re very particular and MCM…however not Italian so the search continued:)

Earlier than I noticed the value tag I used to be intrigued! A spherical form might’ve been enjoyable and y’all know I like a circle sample. Additionally, how cute are these keys?! However the measurement was too massive and I didn’t love them sufficient to greater than double my funds. I see that they discovered a house although.

Do I Go New??

At this level, it had been at the very least a few weeks (My nightstand search was properly underway earlier than our problem announcement submit, FYI), so I began to have a look at new nightstands. Certain, I wished that “classic soul” accent however I even have a deep love and appreciation for brand new design! Right here have been a few of my favorites:

Brady Nightstand | Gavin 2-Drawer Oak Wooden Nightstands | Andora 2-Drawer Wooden Nightstand

The Brady Nightstand was by far my #1. Katy Skelton can do no incorrect in my guide (Emily was, after all, the one to introduce her to me since she’s been a fan endlessly). So whereas this imaginative and prescient of a nightstand was on my record, that darker wooden tone was too just like my wood flooring and for it to not have its second could be a disservice. Plus, this piece is rightfully not cheap and asking for 2 didn’t really feel proper. The opposite two are additionally dark-toned however I beloved their shapes and MCM vibe. Simply not proper for this bed room.

Otelia Nightstand | Stivale 2-Drawer Oak Nightstand | Sutton 2-Drawer White Oak Wooden Nightstand

So lighter I went. That Sarah Sherman Samuel nightstand on the far left is so beautiful! Beautiful and fairly massive so sadly additionally not a match. Then the center one was one other that closely piqued my curiosity. It’s trendy MCM in one of the best ways, has nice storage, and I like the darker base. Was positively a contender. The final one on the appropriate had me with the form however felt a bit of too informal (??) and was on the larger facet.

DID I FIND THEM???

As I used to be considering going “new,” I used to be nonetheless feverishly checking Craigslist and FBMP each day (and all through the day). Y’all, don’t let anybody let you know trying to find a particular classic piece isn’t work/time-consuming. Look, it’s clearly not a foul approach to spend your time nevertheless it’s really easy to get discouraged after days and weeks of taking a look at almost the identical items you don’t need. However then in the future you see one thing good!

OK! Right here we go. I HEAVILY thought-about these. A lot in order that I ship the vendor a proposal. They have been initially $650 and I requested for a cheaper price. I assumed, “Hey! who is aware of?!” Understandably, he wished to attend since they’d solely been on FBMP for a couple of day I feel? About six days later he dropped the value to $595 however I nonetheless wished to carry out. Why do you ask? Nicely, the darker-toned wooden being that distinguished had me a bit of anxious. I additionally wasn’t in love with these handles and wished to alter them (don’t be mad at me!!). I wished to attend for at the very least $550 however that by no means occurred they usually offered. Panic set in a bit of as a result of there have been so few choices I actually beloved. Did I let “those” go?!?! I reminded myself that in the event that they have been meant for me I’d’ve gotten them. This can be a mantra I say to myself usually (however just isn’t all the time simple to just accept:)).

The search continued…

I positively appreciated these so much due to the wooden and brass accents however they have been too boxy. I wished some roundness.

These had a bit extra “form persona” and the value was proper! Nevertheless, they have been too darkish, wanted work, and simply didn’t really feel proper.

For a cut up second, I thought-about these. I had some concepts to customise them a bit and for $50 I used to be keen. However once I confirmed them to Julie she rightfully advised me to maintain wanting. Y’all I used to be getting so drained and simply wished to get one thing! Not an awesome place to be in when you possibly can’t return what you purchase.

These have been the one different ones I really thought-about as a result of they have been stunning and at an awesome value. I additionally beloved the brass-capped ft! However I stored holding off and boy am I glad I did. Drumroll, please…

THE WINNERS

TADA!!! These beauties have been it. I hesitated a bit of since they’re visually on the heavier facet (aka no legs) however the burl was the right tone, they’ve enjoyable particulars, patina’d brass accents, SO a lot storage (greater than I really know what to do with), and have been a 12-minute drive from my condominium. I, after all, consulted my classic gal Caitlin to substantiate they have been purchase. Additionally, the person who offered them to me couldn’t have been nicer and kindly knocked off $50 to assist with my funds. Look who’s protecting that bank card in her pockets and never transport Italian furnishings the world over:) Additionally, HUGE shoutout to Julie (for anybody newish round right here she’s an EHD alum designer that can also be my very shut pal) who not solely drove me (my automobile was full of garments I must promote/donate) but additionally helped me carry them as much as my bed room. She is certainly one of my design confidants and most, if not all, of my private designs undergo her. THANK YOU, JULIE!!!!

So with this massive buy crossed off my todo record, right here is an up to date temper board:

See, good! Prepared for a sneak peek????

I’m so joyful. I do know the lamp is small however I did a bit of styling after I took this photograph and I feel they’ll work nice:. So now, after 10+ years of not having nightstands (that’s a real assertion and a protracted story), I’ve these dreamy classic ones. Your transfer Higgins;)

Love you, imply it.

Opening Picture Credit: Picture by Sara Ligorria-Tramp | Artistic Path by Emily Henderson | Design and Styling by Emily Bowser | From: New Reveal: This Natural, Punchy Bed room Would possibly Be Our New Favourite Makeover