Why Bedside Tables? And Getting Them Just Right!

The humble bedside table, or nightstand, is often overlooked whendecorating the bedroom. You may think that you can do without that extra pieceof furniture but you will come to miss it when you want to put down a book lateat night, take off your watch or jewelry before a nap or merely to have a glassof water at hand for when you are unwell.

A bedside table is a simple convenience, it's an easy andsmall, storage cum display,for the bedroom with many plus points. So don't gowithout! Pick a style that matches your needs and always have personalconveniences close by through the night.

 Double Duty Dresser 

A dresser cum bedside table

If your bedroom is actually stamp-sized and you really don'thave the space for multiple pieces of furniture, use a chest of drawers as adresser cum bedside table. It'll give you ample storage for makeup, toiletriesand medicines, and a tabletop close to the bed to place a glass of water and a few good books.

 Bedside Book Rack

 A book rack cum bedside table right beside the bed

Indulge your inner bookworm by putting a book rack cumbedside table right beside the bed, all your favorite reads will be right therefor you to relax and enjoy while you lounge in bed on a lazy Sunday! 

 Think Out Of The Box

A ladder makes for an unusual bedside table

Just because it says bedside and table doesn't mean it hasto be a table! You could repurpose a ladder with wide steps that can be used asshelves by the bedside, or even an old barrel or steel drum to make arustically individual style statement.

A wine barrel on castors is a statement bedside table

 What's In A Shape

A delicate round bedside table with drawers forstorage

 Choose a shape that suits your room's size and shape. If youhave a corner in a small room next to the bed, a purpose built triangularcorner stand will make the best use of space, while in a larger room even roundbedside tables are a good choice even though they waste corner space.

 Decide On Drawers

Multiple drawers provide ample storage in this bedsidetable

Decide on the number and size of drawers that you require inthe bedside table. Do you like separate storage for medicines and readingglasses? Plan for dedicated storage for things that will mostoften be kept at your bedside so that the tabletop is kept clutter free andclean.

A drawer provides storage while a shelf is used as adisplay in this bedside table 

 Add Function

A small pull out tray is convenient to perch a tea cup

An elevated tray to pull out for break fast in bed

 A bedside table is meant to make your life easy. You canprevent spills with a bedside table top that doubles up as an elevated tray forbreakfast in bed or just provide a small pull out tray for a cup of tea. It's thelittle touches that make your living space more comfortable.

 Different Strokes

Bedside tables can vary in design and height too

 You don't need two identical bedside tables! This is the most common error made while decorating, buying an identical pair of bedside tables like it's a lawin the design bible! If you need varying heights, or more storage to one side ofthe bed, feel free to get differently sized tables for your convenience, it'll bea fresh new look for your room.

 Pet Port

A cabin for your pet in the bedroom

 This idea may seem a little out there, but pet owners willreally be able to relate. If you can't bare to be separated from your pet, makea bed for your darling in your bedside table! This way you can train your pet to stayoff your bed but they'll still be close by for a cuddle!

 Use the bedside tabletop to display your favorite familyphotograph so it'll be the first thing you see in the morning and you'll begina fresh new day in a happy frame of mind!