The right side table for a bungalow is stable, easy to walk around and sized to the seat beside it. Look for a top that sits close to the height of your sofa or chair arm, rounded or softened corners, a sturdy base that will not tip when leaned on, and a small shelf or drawer if you are short on storage. Materials that respond well to natural light, such as oak, matte finishes and frosted or clear glass, tend to suit the bright, garden facing rooms many bungalows enjoy.<\/p>\n
Because every room in a bungalow sits on one level, the furniture choices you make in one space are often visible from the next. Choosing side tables with that in mind keeps the home feeling joined up. Our range of modern side tables UK sale<\/a> covers wood, glass, metal and stone, so it is worth thinking through the points below before you narrow it down.<\/p>\n Bungalows are often chosen for practical reasons. There are no stairs to manage, the garden is close at hand and the layout tends to be straightforward. Many were built in the decades after the war with low pitched roofs, picture windows and compact living rooms. Others have been extended or opened up, creating a long kitchen and living space with a view out to the back.<\/p>\n These features shape what works across the whole of our modern living room furniture UK sale<\/a> range, not only side tables. Rooms are often wider than they are deep, ceilings can be modest, and the main walkway through the home may pass directly through the living area. A side table that suits a tall Victorian sitting room can feel heavy here. Lighter forms, careful placement and sensible proportions make more difference than in most house types.<\/p>\n A side table exists to serve a seat, so measure the seat first. Note the height of the sofa or chair arm from the floor, and the height of the seat cushion.<\/p>\n Getting this right matters more than any style decision. A table that is too low forces you to lean forward, and one that is too high makes it awkward to put a drink down safely.<\/p>\n Bungalows are popular with households at every stage of life: young families, people working from home, and those who have chosen single storey living for easier access. In all cases, a side table needs to be steady.<\/p>\n A wide base, four well spaced legs or a weighted pedestal will resist tipping when someone uses the table to steady themselves. Very slim tripod legs and narrow single stems can look elegant but are less forgiving when bumped.<\/p>\n Rounded corners and softened edges are kinder to shins and hips, particularly in rooms where furniture sits close to a walkway. A round or oval table is often the most comfortable choice in a busy living room.<\/p>\n A matte or textured top is less slippery than a high gloss surface for mugs and glasses. Glass tops should be toughened, and a frosted finish helps the edge stay visible against the floor.<\/p>\n In a home without stairs, clear routes through the rooms make daily life easier. Before choosing a table, walk the path from the door to the seat and on to the window or garden doors. A side table should sit to the side of that route, never in it.<\/p>\n In many bungalow living rooms, the sofa faces the television or the window, with the door to one side. The side table usually works best on the side of the sofa furthest from the door, where it will not catch anyone coming in. If you have two seats, a single table placed between them can serve both and saves floor space.<\/p>\n Round tables are the easiest to live with in compact spaces. They have no corners to catch and allow people to move around them in any direction. Square tables sit neatly against the side of a square armed sofa and suit more tailored rooms. Narrow rectangular tables, sometimes called C shaped or sofa side tables, can slide partly under the sofa so the top sits over the seat, which is useful in tight living rooms.<\/p>\n If you need more surface only occasionally, a set of nesting tables is worth considering. You can browse our nest of tables UK sale<\/a> collection for sets that tuck neatly away when the grandchildren or friends have gone home.<\/p>\n Many bungalows have less built in storage than a house of similar age, with no understairs cupboard and sometimes no loft access. Side tables can quietly take on some of the work.<\/p>\n A table with a lower shelf can hold a stack of books, the television remote and reading glasses in one place. A single drawer keeps clutter off the top and is handy for chargers, notepads and puzzle books. In a bedroom, a bedside cabinet with one or two drawers often makes more sense than an open table. Our modern bedside cabinets UK<\/a> range includes compact designs that suit the smaller bedrooms found in many bungalows.<\/p>\n The aim is to keep surfaces clear without adding larger pieces of furniture that crowd the floor.<\/p>\n Large windows are one of the pleasures of bungalow living, and they influence how materials look throughout the day.<\/p>\n High gloss finishes can look smart, but in a bright room they show fingerprints and dust more readily. A satin or matte surface tends to look calmer in strong daylight.<\/p>\n Because a bungalow has all its rooms on one floor, side tables often travel. The same style can work in several places.<\/p>\n In the main bedroom, a pair of matching side tables gives balance either side of the bed. In a guest room or study, a single table beside an armchair creates a quiet reading corner. In a garden room or sun room, a table with a wipeable top is useful for plants and drinks. If you have an open plan kitchen and living space, a side table at the end of the sofa can act as a soft divider between the two zones.<\/p>\n Before choosing, it helps to know the difference between the various table types and where each is normally used. Our guide to side table, end table and lamp table terms for UK homes<\/a> explains how they compare.<\/p>\n In a two storey house, the stairs break the home into separate parts. In a bungalow, you might glimpse the living room, hall and bedrooms from one spot. A loose thread of materials helps it all hang together.<\/p>\n That does not mean every table must match. Instead, choose a palette, perhaps oak with matte black, or white with brushed brass, and repeat it from room to room. Coordinating with the larger pieces in the room also helps, so look for storage and coffee tables that share the same finishes as your side tables.<\/p>\n Bedrooms in many bungalows open directly off a short central hall and can be on the compact side. Space either side of the bed may be limited by a window or a fitted wardrobe. Measure the gap carefully and allow room to open drawers fully.<\/p>\n For smaller rooms, a wall friendly design with a shallow depth helps. Our article on fitting a bedside cabinet into a small UK bedroom<\/a> covers practical measurements and placement in more detail.<\/p>\n A good side table in a bungalow is one you barely think about. It holds what you need at the right height, never gets in the way and looks at ease with the light and the garden beyond the window. Measure the seat, protect the walkway, choose a stable base and keep the palette consistent from room to room. You can explore side tables, bedside cabinets and coordinating living room pieces at Furniture in Fashion<\/a>, with free delivery to most UK mainland postcodes.<\/p>\n Match it to the seat beside it rather than the room. A top level with the sofa or chair arm, or slightly lower, is comfortable for most people. Higher chairs may need a taller table.<\/p>\n Toughened glass is a reasonable choice. A frosted or tinted top is easier to see, and a sturdy frame with rounded corners adds peace of mind in busy rooms.<\/p>\n They do not need to match exactly, but a shared palette of woods and metals helps rooms feel connected, which matters more on a single level where rooms are seen together.<\/p>\n In most bungalows, yes. A shelf or drawer helps make up for limited built in storage and keeps the tabletop clear for a lamp and a drink.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bungalows have a character of their own. Everything happens on one level, rooms often open onto the garden, and many were built with generous windows but fairly modest floor areas. That changes what makes a good side table. In this guide we look at how…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":78847,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3334],"tags":[3827,1403,1295],"class_list":["post-78846","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to-guide-for-your-home","tag-bungalow-interiors","tag-side-tables","tag-small-space-living"],"acf":[],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78846","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78846"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78846\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/78847"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78846"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78846"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78846"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Why bungalows need a slightly different approach<\/h3>\n
Start with the seating, not the table<\/h3>\n
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Stability and safety come first<\/h3>\n
Look at the base<\/h3>\n
Think about edges<\/h3>\n
Check the surface<\/h3>\n
Keep walkways clear<\/h3>\n
Choosing a shape that suits the room<\/h3>\n
Storage without bulk<\/h3>\n
Materials that suit light filled rooms<\/h3>\n
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Using side tables beyond the living room<\/h3>\n
Creating a consistent look across one level<\/h3>\n
Bedrooms in bungalows<\/h3>\n
Bringing it together<\/h3>\n
Bungalow side table FAQs<\/h3>\n
What height should a side table be in a bungalow?<\/h3>\n
Are glass side tables safe in a bungalow?<\/h3>\n
Should side tables match throughout a bungalow?<\/h3>\n
Is a side table with storage worth it?<\/h3>\n