Bedside Guide: How To Choose Bedside Tables

It's like choosing sides for your meal when picking a bedside table. Your bedside table should complement your bed's style while serving its own practical purposes. Your bedside tables should work well with other pieces of La maison hampton style furniture, lighting, and decoration in your bedroom, as well. If you're looking for a new bedside table but aren't sure where to begin, we put together a guide to help you choose the right one.

As important as your bed is to the design of your bedroom, nightstands come in second place on the list of essential bedroom furniture. They complement the design by adding practicality and style to the room. But they definitely aren’t one-size-fits. There are countless sizes, shapes, and styles of nightstands and bed frames, making finding the right set difficult -- and time-consuming!

Our desire is to assist you in finding the right bedside table for your home due to how important the perfect bedside table is in terms of its usefulness, so we have put together the ultimate bedside table buying guide in order to assist you.

To ensure that you achieve the look you want for your bedroom and that it suits your needs, keep a few things in mind when selecting bedside tables. Bedsides are much like 'earrings' for the bed, adding a decorative accent that sets your bedroom's interior style and look. 

The choice is yours whether to match the pieces or choose completely different ones. No matter what you choose, your bedside table should be functional, whether you use it to arrange a vase of fresh flowers and arrange your book or as extra storage space. I've put together a list of my top tips when choosing a bedside table to help you update the look of your bedroom or just refresh it and also real more about La maison hampton style furniture.

But don’t worry. We’re here to help! You can try on different nightstands of all shapes, sizes, and styles. Our designers are experts at helping you choose the best options based on your space and needs, so you can feel confident in your decision. As you proceed, there are also some helpful considerations and rules of thumb to keep in mind. Here is our complete guide to choosing the right nightstand for your bedroom.

Know the right height

If you have your bedside table at the right height, it won't matter what the style or size of your room is.

You should not raise it above the top of your mattress. You will find it easier to reach for something in the middle of the night if you create a straight, clean line from your bed to your bedside table. Whatever it is, when it's too high or too low, it can be inconvenient and cause accidents. A mattress can be positioned up to two inches higher or lower than the mattress, but no more.

Ensure there’s enough storage

The storage area of a bedside table is perhaps the most important aspect of its practicality. Take a moment to consider the surface before you begin looking for doors and drawers. Your nighttime essentials will likely be stored there, so consider how much space you'll need. If you have a large bedside lamp or want to display decorative items by your bed, the Adagio wide bedside table might be right for you.

Think about what you want to store inside the table. A bedside table with drawers is an excellent solution for storing socks and underwear, as well as other small items like medicine and reading glasses. With our three drawer Lausanne night stands, you'll have plenty of room for all of your favorite bits and pieces, while still having easy access to them when needed.

Don’t be afraid of color

If you don't display new bedside tables, there seems little point to buying them. Choosing bedside tables that are the same color as the walls will mute your furniture. Instead, why not add a pop of color?

Choosing shades that complement your space is more important than blending in. Adding paint colors that are a few shades lighter or darker than your bedroom's paintwork will make them appear eye-catching, without dominating the room.

Compliment your style

In order to make your bedroom as aesthetically pleasing as possible, there are a few things you should consider. If you prefer a contemporary style, go for clean, straight lines and minimal embellishments. Choose stainless steel, chrome, and glass nightstands. See our Madison bedside table, Miami nightstand, and Venice Mini night table for inspiration.

We offer bedside tables with subtle rustic accents that create a homely feel, if you prefer a heritage feel. Our Palladium, Marvel, and Lace models have turned legs, bowed drawers, and stylish handles. They perfectly blur the line between contemporary and style of furniture.

It can be challenging to choose a bedside table if you're not sure what you want. Browse our entire bedside table collection for more inspiration.

Conclusion 

A bedside table is a must-have for any bedroom. Not only does it function as storage place and surface, but also an opportunity to showcase personal style with the right choice of materials or design elements. We hope this guide has helped you in your search for the perfect piece that will work in your space and complement your existing décor seamlessly. If not, we can help! Our team specializes in designing custom pieces just like these so please contact us if you’d like more information on how we can create something specifically tailored to fit your needs. One last tip - don't forget about nightstand lamps too!  

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