The bedroom is intended for comfortable sleep and relaxation for every person. It is certainly done in soft colors, and it also includes many interior items that make it easy to get ready for bed. There is certainly a bed and a wardrobe. Next to the bed there are special bedside tables for the bedroom, designed to store watches, glasses, books or other small items. They should fit well into the interior, have excellent spaciousness and functionality.
The white bedside table looks stylish.
The purpose of the bedside table
These products can perform several functions and tasks at once:
- Act as items for storing various small items, for example, books or jewelry, cosmetics or an alarm clock;
- They are a real decoration of the bedroom, therefore they are chosen in accordance with its style and color scheme;
A harmonious combination of a bedside table with a bedroom design.
- Even table lighting fixtures can be installed on this furniture, and this is especially true for people who prefer to read a book in bed before going to bed;
- Often, bedside tables are sold together with a bed, so these items act as parts of one set, therefore they fit well with each other and provide a magnificent appearance to the room;
- They ensure the creation of symmetry, which is important for the classic style of the interior.
Original bedside table.
Tube tables are distinguished by good functionality, so they can be used for placing various objects, writing or eating.
Functional bedside table in the bedroom.
Main types of bedside tables
There are many models of this furniture available, differing in many parameters. The most popular varieties include:
- Standard small bedside tables with an elegant appearance and made from various materials, but the most popular are models made of natural wood, characterized by their unsurpassed appearance, environmental friendliness and long service life;
- For a small bedroom, a corner bedside table is ideal; it takes up space that is often left empty, so important free space in the room is not lost, and at the same time a small table appears for placing various items;
The nightstand can store various small items.
- Hanging models look good in the interior, and are in great demand, since they are fixed to the walls of the room, so this option is relevant if there is no free space on the floor, so any floor items can be installed under such a cabinet;
- Transformable cabinets are highly functional, since, if necessary, they can take the form of a standard table used to place a cup of tea, do written work or for other purposes, and in the assembled world the product does not take up much space.
Dark bedside table in the bedroom.
Bedside tables made of several materials stand out separately, as they have a unique appearance, so they become a real work of art that decorates any bedroom.
A bedside table complements the bedroom design.
Combined models and shelves
For a small bedroom, bedside shelves or spacious combined structures in the form of a cabinet that turns into a rack, closet or chest of drawers are suitable. Shelves are easy to use, but require regular tidying up to prevent chaos and disorder from forming on them.
Combined cabinets are very roomy and comfortable, but they steal the space of the room. Therefore, think in advance about the size of the cabinet that will suit you, so as not to create a feeling of global clutter.
You can make the structure high, but not very deep, which will add space for storing various items and will not clutter up the bedroom area too much.
Equipping cabinets with additional elements
The bedside table is a decorative piece of furniture.
To increase the functionality and spaciousness of bedside tables for the bedroom, they are equipped with various additional elements. These include:
- Drawers. Their number may vary, and they are used to contain various small items, jewelry, cosmetics or books. Due to the fact that the drawers are always closed, all items stored in them are reliably protected from dust and sunlight.
Unusual bedside table design.
- Additional shelves. They increase the functionality of the product, and usually various decorative elements are installed on them. This improves the appearance of the bedroom. Such designs are often chosen for a classic interior style, which requires the use of many decorations.
- Special devices for storing liquids, glasses, writing instruments or other items. They make it easy to find various items on the cabinet.
A white bedside table is a fashionable interior detail.
Also, during the selection process, you should determine where the bedside table is placed. It can be installed on legs or wheels. The latter option is considered optimal, since the wheels make it easy to move the bedside table around the room, so it can occupy any place in the room.
If you choose a model with wheels, it is best if they are rubber rather than plastic.
Bedside table with two drawers.
Optimal parameters
A bedside table of optimal size must meet the following requirements:
- for proper symmetry and balance of the bedroom as a whole, the ideal height of the cabinet is considered to be at the same level as the surface of the bed;
- for double and single beds, a cabinet width of up to 60 cm is suitable, and for spacious beds - 50 - 100 cm;
- The ideal depth of a cabinet is considered to be 50 cm; larger cabinets are too massive and inconvenient to use.
What material are they made from?
Many different materials can be used to make bedside tables. Each option has its own characteristics, so it is recommended to study the parameters of all types:
Dark bedside table in the bedroom.
- Wooden ones are considered the most popular, as they are distinguished by their attractive appearance, environmental friendliness, ease of maintenance and durability;
- Glass ones look great in any interior, and also fit perfectly into a variety of styles, and tempered glass is used for their production, so they can easily withstand various mechanical impacts and shocks;
A round bedside table in the bedroom looks unusual.
- Products made from chipboard or MDF are affordable and easy to create, and they can be upholstered in fabric or leather, so they look great in any bedroom;
- Plastic structures are highly practical and affordable, and are also available in numerous colors, but it is impossible to remove scratches or other similar defects from them;
A spacious bedside table will allow you to place all the necessary things.
- Metal bedside tables are considered bulky and heavy, and they are not allowed to have sharp corners, so they are chosen quite rarely, although they can withstand significant weight, so various heavy objects can be stored on them.
Wooden bedside table in the bedroom.
Thus, bedside tables can be created from different materials, which determine their price and parameters.
Variety of shapes
The shapes of bedside tables can be as different as the designers’ imagination and geometric elements allow. The main ones are:
- a square or rectangle, as they say, is a classic of the genre. This is the most popular form. A square or rectangular nightstand will fit perfectly into any interior style and is suitable for bedrooms of different sizes. Considered a universal option;
- the angular shape will smooth out the corners in a small bedroom;
- oval or round pedestals are considered unusual, but look impressive. Suitable for modern styles: modern, high-tech, loft;
- cabinets of unusual shape look stylish, modern and impressive. Their main functionality, first of all, is interior decor. These can be chest cabinets, pyramid cabinets, stacks of books and other design ideas that will serve as a decorative highlight of the bedroom.
Other factors for making the right choice
To get a truly high-quality and reliable design that will fit perfectly into the interior, it is recommended to consider some other factors when choosing:
Small bedside table.
- The dimensions of the cabinet must correspond to its purpose, so if it is used only for storing watches and glasses, then it can be small and elegant, and if there are many books on it, then the design must be durable, roomy and reliable;
- The design style must match the color scheme and interior style of the bedroom itself, therefore it is not allowed to choose a metal structure with sharp corners for a classic room;
Bedside table for a bright bedroom.
- The bedside table itself should go well with other furniture located in the bedroom so that the interior does not seem ill-conceived and ugly;
- The color must match the color scheme of the room;
- The cost of the cabinet depends on the material of manufacture, appearance and the use of various decorative elements to decorate it, and for the classic style you will have to choose really expensive and sophisticated models.
Luxurious bedside table in the bedroom.
Hanging bedside tables, which are not installed on the floor, but are attached to the wall of the room, are considered in demand. They are becoming more and more in demand, and this is due to the fact that they fit well even in a small bedroom, and the space under them can be used for any purpose. This product looks elegant and luxurious in any interior. A popular bedside table is not on legs, but on wheels. It can be moved around the room as needed, and it is advisable to choose models with rubber wheels, as they are silent and practical, and do not leave marks on the flooring.
The bedside table goes well with a leather bed.
Bedside tables are popular interior items, available in numerous types. They differ in sizes, colors, production materials and other parameters. For each bedroom, you should choose the optimal designs that fit well into the interior and have an appropriate price.
Original design of a bedside table.
Features and nuances of styles
When choosing nightstands for a stylish bedroom, be sure to take into account the features and nuances characteristic of your chosen style:
- minimalism, Scandinavian style: simplicity of geometric elements, a minimum of decorations and accessories, monochrome color, glass elements;
- high-tech: straightness and simplicity of forms, chrome plating of elements, glass and metal parts;
- classics: naturalness, elegance of forms, carved decorative elements, leather details, classic discreet colors;
- Baroque: curved shapes, curls, a lot of decoration, forging, natural materials;
- country, Provence: simplicity and naturalness, a variety of colors in neutral tones;
- modern: originality of forms, non-standard designs, variety of materials.
