Bedside tables for the bedroom: varieties and recommendations for selection

Bedside tables for the bedroom is a convenient and, of course, a necessary thing. They have a lot of purposes, and they are also convenient to use. This element of the interior is necessary in every bedroom, we will talk about varieties and selection in this article.

In the bedroom, in addition to the details for direct use, minor items deserve attention as well, which many people forget or do not know what they are for. These items include a bedside table. It can be both on legs and on wheels for convenient movement around the room if it is supposed to change its location. The main purpose of the bedside table for the bedroom is as follows:

• basically it houses an alarm clock, a lamp, a mobile phone with a charger, a laptop, a tablet, a glass of water, glasses and more;
• the appearance of the table can decorate the interior of the entire bedroom, as there is a huge selection of different models on sale; pick up something unique and original is not difficult;
• for those who combine the bedroom with the dining room and the workplace, such a table is perfect, because you can eat and work on the laptop on it;
• can be used as a stand for indoor plants or a TV; this is a good option if you have chosen a table that is ideally suited to the interior design, but you could not find the nightstand for the TV.

Such a table can be made of any material, from chipboard to forged or glass. Consider the most common materials for the manufacture of these items.

Metal products look elegant and strict at the same time. For such tables, you do not need a lot of space and you can make them according to an individual sketch. But there is a conditional flaw - weight. Products made of high-quality metal have a good weight. Metal tables are not suitable for all interior solutions.

The first pieces of furniture were made of wood, so they are considered the most durable. They fit well into any interior. Tables made of natural wood are beautiful, reliable and durable, but require special care. So that external factors do not have a negative effect on them, furniture must be treated with specialized antiseptic substances. Thanks to them, the products will not crack, soak upon contact with moisture. In addition, tables will not be attacked by pests (tree parasites).

Tables can be made of different types of wood. The production uses birch, oak, pine, walnut, alder. Of all the materials listed, high-quality and strong products of high quality are obtained, but they will be expensive. They make tables and rattan. Connoisseurs of quality material will definitely get a bedside table from this breed. It can be made of any shape and complexity. Unpretentious rattan is light in weight, which will often allow you to easily move it around the room.

Glass tables are beautiful and sophisticated. They look good in different styles of interior, easily fit into many environments. Modern models are made of glass that you just can’t break, although you can, of course, do it, so you still have to be careful. Glass bedside tables are stylish and aesthetic, but they will have to be constantly looked after. Dust quickly accumulates on their surface - it will need to be regularly washed from the table.

Currently, manufacturers make plastic furniture of good quality, but this is not a guarantee of its durability. Before buying plastic furniture make sure that there is no toxicity by looking at quality certificates.

Furniture made from chipboard is considered to be "patterned" and looks boring. She is short-lived. The material itself is recognized as toxic and undesirable for use in rooms for sleeping and permanent residence in it. And also it is not recommended to use this material in children's rooms. This is due to the features and low cost of production, in which formaldehyde resins are used, which produce toxic substances when heated on hot days. At the same time, this material is cheap and widespread.

There is a safer and more environmentally friendly type of material - chipboard class E1. In it, the formaldehyde content is minimal. It can be used in bedrooms and nurseries, but visually in the store it will not be possible to distinguish it from a cheap option. It is rarely used because of its high cost, and under the guise of E1 it is most often given out its cheap counterpart. You can make sure that you have furniture made of chipboard material of class E1, just asking the seller for a quality certificate. If you can’t provide it for some reason, making a purchase in this store is undesirable.

Another of the available and environmentally friendly materials for the production of furniture structures is MDF. It can imitate a variety of materials, durable and outwardly pleasing.

Sizes, as well as forms, this household item has a huge variety.All dimensions and configurations can be selected for you, taking into account the scope of its application, the place of permanent deployment and the size of the room itself. If the main purpose of the bedside table is to place only a lamp and an alarm on it, then it can be small. When the bedroom has a large area and spend most of the time in it, then you will need a large-sized table with many multifunctional shelves and stands. To make these tables comfortable to use, they should not be less than the standard dimensional parameters.

• Height Is an important parameter. If the table is too high, it will be inconvenient to use it. For a symmetrical and aesthetic appearance of the room, the height of the table should be equal to the height of the bed. The optimal parameter is 60 cm.
• Width. This value depends on the dimensions of the bed itself. A bedside table with a width of 40-60 cm will be optimal next to a single model or one and a half. In combination with a double bed or more, the width can vary from 60 to 100 cm. A width of 30 cm is suitable for installing a small number of small objects.
• Length. This parameter depends on the purpose of the product and its scope. If only the arrangement of objects is planned, then it is desirable that the depth does not exceed 50 cm.

Designer bedside tables can have unusual, bizarre shapes, and you need to find a product that is good "will stand" in a certain place. These pieces of furniture can be presented in several forms.

• Square model It is considered a standard copy, suitable for any room. It can be made in a classic or any other embodiment. Such a model will look lovely in almost any bedroom.

• Round model recognized as a universal choice for a modest quadrature room. A similar variety can be placed not only on the side of the bed, but also in the corner zones. Such a table often occupies an empty space.

• Custom shapes. These specimens can be made in the form of a pyramid or rectangle. Broken tables are considered popular. Such products are purchased exclusively for decorative purposes, as they look beautiful and unusual.

A bedside table is a necessary thing. They are not alike in different styles.

• Minimalist style Tables from metal, rattan or “good” plastic fit well. Most often they have a calm, dim color. White color is often used. In a small room, it is not necessary to install 2 elements, when you can do one, which will add to the space of uniqueness.

• In the bedroom made country style, you can install furniture in natural colors from material of natural origin. This model should be as massive as possible, sustained in a "village" way.

• When the style of the room reflects a certain culture (for example, Japan), it should be visible in all elements of furniture, including in small tables.

• In the classic style a table made of natural wood with carved details will look gorgeous.

When searching for a bedside table, you need to pay attention to the following features:

• pre-determine which model of the bedside table you want to buy - stationary or mobile (on wheels);
• choose models from high quality materials; they must be environmentally friendly, safe, reliable;
• pay due attention to the design of the selected furniture, here you need to build on the style in which the interior of the room as a whole is implemented; for example,in a classic setting, a chrome table will not look appropriate, and a carved countertop stylized in antiquity will not fit into the modern style;
• look at the table carefully - it must be produced in perfect quality; look at all the surfaces of the selected product - if you notice scratches, creases, worn areas or chips on them, it is better not to buy the goods and visit a different furniture store;
• make sure that the product is properly assembled - the table should not swing or make creaky noises, the design should be stable and strong, if there is the slightest doubt about the quality, it is better not to buy such furniture;
• It is recommended to buy branded furniture from well-known brands, such bedside tables usually have a high price, but they are worth it; branded options are performed in good quality, look more solid and last longer.

Bedside tables in the bedrooms complement the overall picture and make the interior more harmonious, complete. They blend well in a variety of styles.

• Small sized bedside tables of square shape and white color will become interesting to look near a laconic white bed with a high snow-white headboard decorated with quilted embroidery. Furniture in these colors will stand out and attract more attention if it is against a dark accent wall, for example, dark emerald.

• A small round table made of golden metal will find its place near the double bed with blue pillows and linen, a gray blanket against the background of light walls and a white ceiling. On such a table, you can identify a small lamp or decorative vase.

• A square bedside table with metal legs will be a great addition to a large double bed in black and white (with a predominance of white on bedding). On such a table there will be enough space for a bedside lamp of striped color with fresh flowers in pots.

• Minimalist, rude, angular tables of snow-white colors complement the white bed with a high soft headboard. Against the background of light finishes, such a tandem will look too whitish, so to dilute it, you need to lay a black plaid, and put on the tables large table lamps with blue lampshades.

See how to make a bedside table with your own hands in the next video.