A bedside table is just as important as the bed frame you sleep on, although, we rarely give it the attention or consideration that it deserves. This small item of furniture that we often take for granted is one of the most practical pieces in a bedroom. It’s there when we need it most. It can house a number of things and has many uses. Body, foot, and hand lotions can be kept close for grabbing at a moment’s notice, ridding the need for another dressing table beside a bed. Piles of books too can be sat next to you if the need for a little, light reading occurs, eliminating the requirement for a bookcase. Yes, bedside lockers are coveted real estate and without one, who knows what our skin would look like or whether we would ever pick up and read a book.
However, nightstands don’t have to be purely practical. They can include your own, unique, and personal style and still be functional. So with many different designs to choose from, how can we choose between white bedside lockers or a mirrored bedside table? Perhaps grey bedside lockers would be most befitting? You can see the confusion happening already, can’t you? In this blog, EZ Living Furniture has come up with 6 simple ways of choosing the best bedside table for you. Keep reading for some time-saving tips and some design inspiration.
Height
The first and most important thing you should consider when purchasing your nightstand is its height. This will all depend on the height of the bed frame or bed base. But it’s no use just comparing it against your bed. A mattress should be on top of the base to get a true representation of height. Try lying on the bed and reaching over, as you would in the middle of the night perhaps. Can you easily reach anything that sits on it without straining yourself? If it sits too low or too high, then it is not the bedside locker for you.
Width
You might be asking why you would need to know its width. Well, in those houses or apartments where space is at a premium, every nook and cranny counts. You could be dealing with a bedroom that doesn’t have a lot of available space between the bed and the surrounding walls and this is where width really matters. If your locker is wedged between the wall and bed, it could damage all of these items individually. In this case, you should try to find a narrow bedside table or just something a little smaller.
Function
What you use your bedside table for impacts the next two points, spacing and style. If you want a bedside locker to include lots of storage for accessories, try choosing one with at least two or three drawers. A tidy individual should consider a non-traditional alternative and pick something with open storage, seeing as they’ve nothing to hide. If you’re just looking for a place to sit your table lamp, then really any bedside table will suffice.
Spacing
The spacing required between bedside lockers and a bed is determined by its function. If you’re using your bedside table for items that you know you’ll need to have at your fingertips, then closer is better. You should consider placing it further away from the bed if its primary purpose is for aesthetics only.
Usually, experts will advise leaving about 1-2 inches of space, however, it can be further depending on your reach.
Style
Ask yourself one thing, what aesthetic are you hoping to achieve in your bedroom? Boho with light oaks and a minimalist, traditional feel? Maybe you’d rather create a statement with a rich mahogany nightstand that creates a contrast between it and a moody painted wall. Grey bedside lockers are a sleek, modern choice and work well in almost any setting. But, of course, style is a personal preference. Choose a bedside locker that embodies your personality and is in keeping with your bedroom’s decor for a cohesive and seamless flow.
Quantity
Lastly, quantity. You will need to decide on the number of lockers you might need. Again, this is dependent on the available space in your bedroom. However, most will choose two, one on either side of the bed for symmetry. Your partner may also require somewhere to put his book or glass of water, and it will be useful for his/her needs too.
Remember, just because a table is called “a bedside locker”, doesn’t mean that other tables can’t be used for the same intended use. Side tables and lamp tables, although, not formally thought of for use in the bedroom, prove as exceptional holding stations. Just look at our Coral side table above. Works perfectly, doesn’t it?
Now you should have all the tools needed to start browsing the perfect nightstand for you. You can view our entire range of bedside lockers here, but don’t forget to check out our lamp tables too!
A bedside locker is one of the 6 essential items needed to create the perfect bedroom. Want to know what the other 5 are? Read: 6 Essential Items You Need To Create The Perfect Bedroom here.
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