Bedside Tables
Bedside tables are often taken for granted. You slip off your eyeglasses, put them on the bedside stand next to the lamp before drifting off to sleep. Isn’t it nice to have those things ready the first thing in the morning? Bedside tables are available in many styles, you’ll be happy you have such beautiful accents in your room, even when bedtime is hours away.
Choices
You can find bedside tables or nightstands as components of matching bedroom sets, or you can choose pieces separately. Consider whether you want only one nightstand or two, one for each side of the bed. You’ll want to be sure that the bedside tables you choose reach no higher than 6 inches above the bed. Otherwise, they will look awkward; and any bedside table that is too high, or too low, will make it difficult to reach the things you keep on the nightstand.
Styles
The style of bedside table you choose depends a great deal on the style of the bedroom it will complement. Bedside tables can be romantic, modern, or retro in style. They can have clean, simple lines, or elegant curves. Bedside tables can offer shelves and drawers to help you keep your essentials tidy. The possibilities of bedside tables are limitless.
Materials
You can find bedside tables made from all of the materials being used in headboard and bed frame construction. Wicker, different metals and beautifully finished woods are all popular materials that are commonly used in the construction of bedside tables. Many nightstands have glass accents or tabletops.
Care
Many people like to keep a glass of water close by at night. Just remember that using a coaster will keep your bedside table in top shape for years to come. Glass top bedside tables are the easiest to care for; simply dust them periodically. One drawback to glass is that it shows fingerprints, which can easily be removed with a glass cleaner. Bedside tables made from high-quality wood will need dusting and polishing just like any piece of fine wood furniture.
Bedside tables balance form and function wonderfully. They are essential to completing the look and comfort of any bedroom. |
