I kept overcomplicating my nightstand styling until I found this easy 3-item formula that just works every time – and is perfect for fall

Blue pattern drenched bedroom with matching blue floral printed wallpaper, drapes and bed linens with a large blue rug, blue velvet upholstered bed and wooden nightstands.

I'm guilty of overthinking nightstand styling. I'd pile on books, trinkets, and frames – hoping to achieve the perfect balance between chic and carefree. But instead of showing off my favorite things, it just left my bedroom feeling chaotic.

It turns out, I was overcomplicating things. Actually, the key to styling a nightstand vignette that feels pulled together but still full of personality is keeping it simple. Now, I rely on a designer-approved formula that works like this – lamp + trinket tray or dish + seasonal scent. That's it.