Anyone out there have furniture recommendations?

[kyrielle]

Some while back, Scott and I bought a bed. We like this bed, but had I known when we bought it how tall it was, I'm not sure I would've been willing. It's part of the new (pointless, in my book) trend toward taller beds, and the top of the mattress is 30" off the ground. Unfortunately, while taller beds are "in", apparently taller nightstands are not. I'm still trying to find something to replace the foldout table presently acting as a 'nightstand' (in particular, I would like two, as the things on my side of the bed are currently not well-placed for me to reach them, which is annoying).

I need something 28-35 inches in height, no more than 18 inches wide or deep, no less than 12 inches wide or deep, that is not merely a table but has either shelves or drawers underneath. I need it to match a room in which all the wood is stained a dark brown that is almost black, except the dresser which is stained a mid-dark brown. I would prefer, because the colors are generally dominant (and are in the bed) to get a dark-brown-almost-black.

So far, the only match to form that I have found comes from Target in my choice of white or light maple laminate. This is really not a solution. At all. Although I'm still tempted to get one of them, just until I find what I really want, just so my kleenex will be within reach instead of having fallen on the floor again.

Any thoughts? Suggestions? Stores? (No Ikea, please, unless it is EXACTLY what I described, which seems unlikely: I'd have to go to Seattle, which is about a three and a half hour drive, and then bring it back in a Toyota Corolla. That's not really worth it for anything less than a perfect match.)

Blah. That's going to probably be part of my upcoming weekend. (The other part will be visiting my parents, assuming they're up for a visit. That at least will be cheerful and good.)

Comments

[ohimesamamama.livejournal.com]

I don't work for a furniture company for nothing. I'll check what we have in nightstands and similar chests.

[kyrielle]

You? Rock.

Pewter knobs/handles (if it has any at all and isn't shelves) would be a bonus, but considering I was trying to figure out how I could manage to re-do the only thing I so far found that was the right height (and pale maple laminate is a loooong stretch to the look I want), I'm NOT gonna be very picky about the hardware part.

[callibr8]

Hardware such as knobs? Trivially easy to replace, usually only requires a screwdriver.

[callibr8]

If your other friend's company doesn't have what you want, and you're willing to spend a bit of $$$, try Rose City Furnishings over on (approx) 30th and NE Broadway. Not only do they have a lot of Mission and Shaker inspired designs, but they'll re-scale any of their designs to measurements that you supply. I have two bookcases from them, and a coffee table, and they're sturdy, well-built furniture. If you want it stained dark, they can do that. They use only hardwoods and hardwood-veneer plywood - NO particleboard anywhere. Anyway - good luck in your quest! Also, their showroom is open seven days a week.

[kyrielle]

Requires finding right hardware and actual effort.

Unless they come with carved fornicating cherubs as handles, I am probably going to have to live with whatever is there for a while, because not much short of said atrocity could inspire me to go shopping for anything related to this for some while, once I get them. This has been a months-long frustration: the place that sold me the BED can't sell me reasonable bed-side stuff.

I hate shopping. I really hate shopping. But as I said, if it comes with the appropriate hardware, that's a plus. If not, I'll cope. I may eventually replace/fix, I may not, but in the short term I'll cope. Unless it's really absurd, but somehow I doubt any furniture designer will get as crazy as that. I'd hope. ;)

[kyrielle]

Thank you - I'll definitely keep them in mind. I don't suppose there is a Smart Park or other affordable parking garage nearby? I can't imagine they'd have a no-charge lot or structure on Broadway, though if I'm wrong I'll be happy.

I ask because if it is street parking, it's a trip I absolutely can only make with Scott, if at all.

[callibr8]

No, no, no... re-read first comment. NORTHEAST Broadway. Think Hollywood District.

Also, I found their website, where you can preview their furniture.

Ennyhoo - parking is on-street and FREE; they also have a lot just west of their building, if the street parking is all taken up.

[kyrielle]

Um. Sorry for not being Portland-cool, but what I know about Portland is, big, scary, city, annoying to drive in, parking sucks, don't like it. Seriously don't like it.

If they have a lot, I may be okay. I asked specifically to avoid street parking because, as noted, if that is the only option, then I must have Scott along. I cannot parallel park to save my backside, and pulling out into traffic from street parking makes me want to hide under the floorboards.

[callibr8]

They do have a lot, and it's a less-busy section of Broadway. Easiest way to get there from the Wilsonville area would be I-5 to the Lloyd Center exit, turn right and head east on Broadway (or Weidler, whichever is the one-way east) until you get *past* Lloyd Center, and past the Hollywood Fred Meyer at NE 28th, then look for parking on your right, before the large two-story building at about 34th and Broadway.

That is, if anything on the website looks like it might be what you want. Given that they'll build-to-spec, I'm hoping so. I've been really happy with the pieces I've bought from them.

[shaewolf.livejournal.com]

Worst case scenario is that you can always prime/ paint the target tables to match the room's colors.
At least there shouldn't be any bees this time of year (you and driving)
I forgot about the parallel parking thing
Good luck

[kyrielle]

I don't think I would care to try to repaint laminate, though.