Nightstands
Nightstands have a combination of open shelves and closed storages
The closed compartments can have shutters and shelves or can be drawers
Nightstands are best suitable for compact spaces
A bedside table is like the perfect sidekick to the main character in the bedroom – The Bed. Bedside table not only serves a functional purpose of keeping all your bedtime essentials within easy reach, it can tie the whole bedroom design together.
Here’s a guide to choose a bedside table best suited to your needs
Before you start browsing, start with understanding the space available to keep the Bedside table. To know what kind of bedside table will best fit the room,
● Carefully measure width, length, and height of the room, the bed and the space available on the sides.
● Check the window and door location – so the sofa doesn’t obstruct / block the entry or the window
Topics In This Buying Guide
● Standard Dimensions
● Types of Bedside Tables
● Material Options
● Styles in Bedside Tables
Standard Dimensions
A bedside table is a small surface placed next to the bed designed to house all of those essential items you need within reach.
Most people keep a bedside table on either sides of the bed, but depending on the space available, you can keep a bedside table only on one side of the bed
Height of the bedside table should ideally match the height of the top of the mattress. Bedsides table heights that is too low or too high are inconvenient and uncomfortable to use
Choose the width and depth according to the space available and the size of a bed. Smaller bedside tables look better with single beds, whereas regular size is suitable for queen or king size beds
Types of Bedside Tables
Material Options
Engineered Wood
Economical and most popular material for Bedside Tables
Bedside Tables made in engineered wood are lighter than Solid wood and come in a multiple of designs.
These are easy to maintain and are available in several colours & finishes. Most preferred types of Engineered wood are:
Plywood: Strong and durable
MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard): Sturdy, flat, and easy to machine
Particle Board: Most economical option - light weight and compact
Styles in Bedside Tables
Mid-Century Modern
Go for this style if you want a lightweight, clean, and uncluttered look. The signature features include tapering round legs, smooth finishes, and interesting patterns
Transitional
Transitional style offers a beautiful blend of new and traditional furniture, including finishes and materials and fabrics
Here, you will find traditional elements like carvings, moldings and curves interpreted in a modern way
Industrial
Raw, unfinished, and earthy, Industrial style draws inspiration from warehouse and loft-style aesthetic
Industrial style furniture is bold and is a celebration of contrast- using opposing materials to create a cohesive design.
Industrial style features rustic and distressed finish furniture which uses metal, wood, leather, fabric, and more
More Tips
• Bedside tables can easily get cluttered with unwanted items. Replace picture frames with wall frames and table lamps with wall lamps to get some additional space on the bedside table
• Adding a plug point near the bedside table can be useful to charge your gadgets
• Do not load the shelves & drawers beyond the given capacity