I spent a night at a buzzy Hilton in Chicago. My $240 room was way more luxurious than I expected.

I never would have put those nightstands in the same room. They were different shapes, colors, and materials. Still, I loved how they looked together.

Maybe it was because the bed was simple enough to let them shine, or maybe it was the equally odd pairing of lamps on either side, but somehow it worked.

I saw a similar pattern on the far side of the room. The furniture was understated, and the light fixtures, in varying shapes and sizes, added playful pops of color to the space.