Choosing The Right Bedside Table For Your Bedroom

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Choosing The Right Bedside Table For Your Bedroom

Choosing the right bedside table for your bedroom can have a huge positive impact on your décor and organisation. A stress-free, calming environment is an essential way to get many nights of good quality sleep - this can easily begin with something as simple as choosing a durable and functional bedside table.

To get the most out of your money, it’s a great idea to consider some handy tips for when it comes to choosing the bedside table that’s right for you. From your room size, layout and storage needs, to your colour preferences and bed height, this guide will give you the best things to look out for when it comes to making your final buying decision. 

So, why don’t we dive in and uncover some of the latest tips for choosing the right bedside table? First, we’ll uncover the key benefits of bedside tables and why they’re so functional in the bedroom.

The Benefits Of Bedside Tables

Remember those mornings where you were rushing around and looking for your keys? Or those evenings where you couldn’t find your charger? Well, a bedside table can easily become a handy storage solution that reduces stress and improves sleep quality, thanks to its drawers and convenient internal storage. All within reach from your bed, you can store socks, clothes, underwear, seasonal accessories, cosmetics, books and electronics -  there are endless possibilities of small objects that you can conveniently store inside your bedside table.

Plus, beside tables make great places to display extra lighting. If you’re someone who loves to relax and unwind by reading a book before falling asleep, your bedside table can display your lamp so you don’t have to strain your eyes while reading. 

Bedside tables enhance sleep quality not only because they declutter your space, but because you can store the things that you might need during the night without having to interrupt your sleep by getting out of bed. For example, having a glass of water beside your bed is an essential way to make sure you stay hydrated throughout the night -  you don’t have to stumble around in the dark to get some water!

Consider Your Room Size & Layout

The first main tip to consider before buying your bedside table is by considering your room layout and size. Smaller bedrooms, such as spare rooms, apartments with limited square footage and children’s bedrooms can benefit from having a more compact bedside table. For example, the bedside table from our Duo Range is a small 3 drawer table that doesn’t take up too much space, but the internal drawers are deep enough to store a variety of different everyday essentials. 

If your bedroom is large, on the other hand, you might consider a larger bedside table or chest of drawer option, as available in our Trio Range. The wide chest of drawers can fit into larger bedroom spaces such as master bedrooms, and they’re great if you’re someone who is in need of the extra storage.

However, small bedrooms don’t have to be restricted to small bedside tables. The trio range also offers a tall and narrow 6-drawer option, whose vertical structure doesn’t take up too much floor space and can still house a lot of your belongings inside. 

For those who are living with their partner and have a master bedroom, you can purchase two small beside tables, one for each side of the bed - you and your partner will be able to store both of your items inside, keeping them tidy and organised.  

Consider The Bed Height & Alignment

Once you’ve considered your room size and layout, another tip to look out for when it comes to choosing your bedside table is your bed height and alignment. If you’re someone who would like to conveniently reach for the items on top and inside of your bedside table from your bed, then having one that is aligned with the height of your bed is an important factor. 

To ensure that both furniture is aligned, measure the height of the bed and check the height of the bedside table to see if they’re more or less at the same level.  

However, having a bedside table that’s perfectly aligned with your bed is not always essential and it can differ from person to person. For example, lower beside tables can suit minimalist interiors, and higher bedside tables can serve a practical purpose where you’re less likely to knock things over during the night. 

The Right Bedside Tables For Your Storage Needs

People’s bedside table choice can differ depending on their storage needs, so it’s a great idea to consider which one would suit you the most based on how much extra storage you may require. 

If you’re living with your family or partner, a larger beside table such as the trio range can really benefit you. Our largest option, designed with 7 generously sized drawers, can be a real game-changer when it comes to tidying away a lot of your everyday essentials. 

You may be someone who has a lot of hobbies and requires some more internal storage for their things, or you may work from home and need a combined bedside table and storage solution to store a lot of your officeware. 

Alternatively, you may not be someone who requires a lot of extra storage. For those who enjoy minimalist interior styles, small bedside tables such as the white trio range and the black duo plus range make great storage solutions for the bedroom. Simple, sophisticated and modern, these bedside table options make both functional and stylish furniture accessories for the bedroom.

Choosing The Right Colour

Choosing the style and colour of your bedside table all really boils down to personal taste and decor preferences, but there are some handy tips depending on the look you’re wanting to go for. Black and white are our main colour options that you can choose from, so let’s take a look at which colour you might prefer. 

Our black bedside tables make elegant and functional furniture pieces, with its dark shade giving your bedroom the illusion that it’s more drawn in, smaller and cosier. They’re also less likely to show signs of wear and tear, and they’re very easy to clean - you can find more cleaning tips and how to maintain your wooden furniture in our other guides to really ensure you get the most out of your money. 

Alternatively, our white bedside tables are great for making your bedroom space feel light and airy, as white is a light reflector that gives the illusion of larger spaces. White goes well with so many interior styles, whether modern or classic, so if you’re someone who likes to mix and match their style as time goes on, this bedside table can be a great option for you! 

Other Styling Tips

Bedside tables not only serve a functional purpose, but they’re also a great way to add some style and character to your bedroom space. We’ve touched on how you can display lamps to add more convenient lighting on the top of your bedside table, so let’s now take a look at some other ways you can add a personalised touch to it. 

One idea is to use photo frames with pictures inside, where you can remind yourself of happy memories and times spent with your family each day. 

To protect the surface of your bedside table, using a coaster is a great way to prevent those coffee rings or water marks. Avoiding these marks when you’re drinking your morning coffee is a great way to protect the surface of your bedside table over the years! 

If you would like to add a touch of life and character to your bedroom, displaying a vase of fresh flowers or a scented diffuser on your bedside table is a great way to keep your bedroom smelling fresh and add a pop of colour. 

There are so many ideas when it comes to styling your bedroom, and these are just a few - if you would like to discover more bedroom styling tips, then why not take a look at some more of our guides? 

Choose Your Perfect Bedside Table

After reading this guide, we hope you have more of an understanding on what to consider when it comes to choosing the bedside table that’s functional and stylish in your bedroom space. We’ve covered some handy tips on considering your room size, layout, colours and alignment with your bed, as well as the key benefits of bedside tables and some styling tips. 

To discover more tips and information on the top 5 storage bedroom furniture accessories, then why not visit some more of our guides? Our customer service team is also happy to help you  with any questions you have!