The Tabletop
Beyond the obvious alarm clock and lamp, condense what you put on top of the bedside table to prevent clutter. When you put a glass of water on top, consider using a coaster so you don't leave a condensation ring. The coaster must complement the décor; use a cork, stone, or bamboo coaster for an earthy and rustic touch. If the nightstand is in the room's corner, everything should face slightly toward your bed at approximately 45 degrees or a similar angle as your alarm clock.
An Open Shelf
If you have a shelf and drawer, use the former for one decorative object that complements your room's style while contrasting against the shelf color. One object won't produce a cluttered look. Alternatively, you could use a group of related ornaments, which creates balance. The collection or object shouldn't be so huge that it appears squeezed or so tiny that it appears dwarfed. If your bedside table merely has a shelf, put a contemporary leather bin or wooden box in which to store objects.
Lower Drawer
This area can store daytime belongings such as socks. You could also use it to hide a small lock-box for your valuables and keep your wallet or purse. You might even wish to have a false bottom for storing copies of significant papers or hide money. In case of a late-night disaster such as an earthquake or fire, your belongings will be closer at hand.
Factors to Consider when Buying a Nightstand
Height
The nightstand should be as tall as the top of your mattress for consistency and the surface should be at a usable level. For beds with tall bases or mattress pads, the nightstand should be taller to match. Keep in mind that low-profile nightstands will suit shorter beds. Put your nightstands a couple of inches away from your bed's side to permit room for your sheets and blankets to hang over the edge while preventing any accidental collisions when sleeping on your bed's edge.
Storage Space
Nightstands with shelves or drawers permit space for storing your bedside necessities. Select a nightstand with numerous doors or drawers to store your items out of sight or choose a bedside table that features an open shelf for displaying a stack of books or holding a basket of loose items. In case you don't need as much space, we can recommend sleeker choices with one or no drawers along with an open construction.
Materials
The material from which your nightstand is made will have a huge impact on the feel and style of your bedroom. A wooden-made nightstand with distinguished iron hardware or brass improves a conventional-style bedroom while those with polished glass accents or metal make better modern accents. Select a more balanced and solid nightstand if you intend to use it to support a heavy lamp or store bulky items.
Color
Coordinate your nightstand's color with your room's palette but keep in mind that lighter colors tend to reflect light while darker ones absorb it. For instance, our white nightstands can help bring in additional light to your bedroom while a cherry or black one is a tasteful complement that helps tone down a bright room.
Surface Area
Your nightstand's top must have sufficient room for an alarm clock, table lamp, and anything else you desire within reach of the bed. It's possible to save space on the nightstand for important items by exchanging table lamps for wall sconces, shifting framed photos to the walls, and keeping other stuff in your nightstand's drawers.
Matching Pieces
An easy way of creating a uniform appearance in your bedroom is to buy the nightstand as part of a set. This way, you'll form a perfectly matching look between your bed, nightstand, dressers, and other pieces of furniture. If you prefer mixing and matching your furniture, complementary nightstands will help maintain a cohesive look.
Scale
You must maintain the proportion when it comes to
bedroom furniture. A huge bed needs a bigger nightstand and vice versa. If your room is small and the bed is huge, avoid a bedside table. If your bed has a headboard, we recommend three-drawer chests of drawers as the headboard permits a higher surface beside the bed. Every bed needs a nightstand and each nightstand should be well-stocked with the essentials that make your bedtime more enjoyable and easier. If you're looking to buy one for your room, this guide offers invaluable information. Check out our great bedroom furniture collection in any of our 11 locations in Sout Florida, including
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