Stool as nightstand - PIP heavy

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So, I really want to get these stools



To use as nightstands in DS's room. We don't have a whole lot of room on each side of the bed - the door swings open on that wall and I'm really loving these.



The height seems to be on par and the width of the seat is pretty decent, enough for a lamp or to set books on. I'm not really interested in storage space, more so something to balance the bed and anchor the prints I'm going to hang above them.





Am I missing anything? Is this going to be a flop? For my low budget I like the idea of not having to go with a cheap wood option.

I had these picked out, but they're only 18" tall which I think is too short.

www.walmart.com/ip/Meza-Storage-Cube/5715485

[bunnymendelbaum]

I really like the idea. The only 2 things I can think if are:
- any cords (lamp, alarm clock) are going to be really visible.
- the too might be awkward to set things on. (But you could easily screw a larger wood top on.)

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Dec 16, 2012 17:38:21 GMT -5 bunnymendelbaum said:

I really like the idea. The only 2 things I can think if are:
- any cords (lamp, alarm clock) are going to be really visible.
- the too might be awkward to set things on. (But you could easily screw a larger wood top on.)

I LOVE this idea. Especially since H and his dad made the bed. At least it would match and would be super easy with the slit in the chair top.

As for cords, I'd run them back behind the bed - that's where the outlet is so it could be NBD.

[heygrey]

love the idea! we have a tiny sliver space on either side of our bed (like 13 inches?) so we have narrow crates up on their ends as night stands.

my only issue is lack of space to set things. after a lamp there is just enough space for my cell phone, glasses, and chapstick.

not and issue if your son doesn't need to stock pile supplies for the night :-)

[jchokie79]

I think that would be a really cute idea. I love those stools, where are they from?

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HeyGrey - I'm actually trying to discourage future stockpiling Maybe an alarm clock, a glass of water and a book if he reads before bed.

jchokie - www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Tabouret-24-inch-Metal-Counter-Stools-Set-of-2/3879160/product.html?cid=202290&kid=9553000357392&track=pspla&adtype=pla&kw={keyword}

They come in a bunch of colors

[bethaboo]

I love this idea. Also, your husband made the bed??! Does he do custom orders? I love that!

[SusanBAnthony]

I think they would look odd, bc the seat is not as wide as the base.

I think if you bolted a wood top on them that was as wide as the base of the stools, it would look really cool.

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Dec 16, 2012 20:48:54 GMT -5 bethaboo said:

I love this idea. Also, your husband made the bed??! Does he do custom orders? I love that!

I wish he could make one for you, it's really awesome. It's Ana White's farmhouse bed and I think the materials were around $320. My cousin and her H made a queen sized one for themselves too and trust me, we are not super experienced woodworkers.

Hmmm. He is going to kill me, but I am really loving the idea of adding a flat top. That would be perfect.

[TBM]

Dec 16, 2012 21:05:12 GMT -5 SusanBAnthony said:

I think they would look odd, bc the seat is not as wide as the base.

I think if you bolted a wood top on them that was as wide as the base of the stools, it would look really cool.

My thoughts exactly.

[beanieweanie]

I think they'd work as nightstands, totally.

[demandypants]

i agree, a great idea! I had used a wooden bar stool as my nightstand when I was in college. It was big enough for a lamp and my cellphone. Worked out really well actually.