What should you look for in a bedside table?

When considering the most suitable bedside table to buy for your sleeping spot, it pays to factor in both prettiness and practicality. While a gorgeous unit could seem ultimately pointless if it leaves your bedside lamp out of arm’s length, you still want something that isn’t visually jarring in your bedroom.

Here are a few tips for what to bear in mind when you are comparing bedside cabinets.

The bottom line… and the top line

Before you start perusing the choice of bedside tables in our stock here at Furniture in Fashion, we would urge you to first measure the distance between your bedroom floor and the sleeping surface – that is, the top surface of your mattress.

You should then aim to select a bedside table with a top that is level with the top of your mattress – although you shouldn’t fret too much if you spot a great table that is just one or two inches off. You really just want a situation where items on the cabinet can be easily reached.

While a clean sightline would be ideal, if you are struggling to find a bedside table that would allow for this, choose a unit that is slightly higher instead of lower; it will look nicer.

What else should you consider when buying such an item?

If your bedroom has many small but random items that make the space look cluttered – such as glasses, books and medicines – you will need to seriously consider the subject of storage.

Many of our online store’s bedside cabinets come with multiple drawers, each of which you could dedicate to a specific type of item. For instance, books and magazines could be piled up in one, while equipment for a quick clean around the room from time to time could be left in another.

However, we also offer single-drawer cabinets, which you may consider to be less fussy solutions, and units where a clear shelf is left in place of a drawer, thus enabling more ready accessibility.

Our bedside tables also vary greatly visual style – meaning that whether your residence looks vintage or modern, we have a cabinet to suit. It’s just one more of the many reasons to purchase your next bedside cabinet or table from our interior style experts right here at Furniture in Fashion.