Lets talk side tables

Sometimes it pays to think outside the square when it comes to decorating a room and side tables are no exception. There are lots of traditional examples but here go a few ideas that can add a bit more interest to a bedroom:

Stools make an excellent side table. A lamp sits nicely on the top with a small pile of books underneath. Unfortunately they don’t add a lot of storage in a room but at the same time they don’t take up too much space either.

This house doctor stool from Superette store is very cool with a mix of metal and wood:

House dr stool from superette

Or if you are after a less expensive option then the Mocka Hudson stool is a fabulous choice.

Especially with a painted top:

mint stools 2

Image thanks to Nalle’s House (you can find step by step instructions for this project on her blog)

or dipped legs:

dipped legs

Image thanks to Mocka and styling thanks to Tate Design.

These side kick tables are beautiful. Designed and made in NZ by Timothy John, owner of Paper Plane they are constructed from a powder coated steel base and solid american ash hardwood top.

sidekick

Or this is a DIY option to consider. These drum tables are on sale at Bed, Bath & Beyond at the moment. I would recommend spray painting the tops of these.

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The Juno stool from Freedom Furniture is another affordable option and comes in lots of fun, bright colours:

Juno-Stool-Blue-1

And finally if you are concerned about where to put all the kids’ books then these spice racks from Ikea are a great idea for the wall. They come in plain wood and can be painted any colour you like. Available in NZ from Akia:

ikea

Inspiration for the girls this Christmas

Lots of lovely gift ideas for the girls in your life. All available at Love from Friday.

Girls gift inspiration

Gift ideas for the girls:

Dear Little Mailbox – $55
Cushion covers – from $29
Woodland animal prints – $29
Washi tape – from $5
Sweet fox poster – $45
DIY word banners – $27
Double ply paper bags – $15
Fabric buckets – $27
Melamine plates – $18