Bedside tables for a bedroom: varieties and tips for choosing

A well-chosen bedside table can not only become a place to store things, linen or books, but also complement the interior, making it more comfortable or sophisticated. The modern market offers a huge number of these pieces of furniture of various shapes and sizes. This variety, as well as how to choose the right bedside table for the bedroom, will be discussed later.

Modern bedside tables can carry out not one, but several functions at once. We list the main of the possible tasks of such products, as well as their advantages.

• Interior. The main task of modern bedside tables is not so much to serve as a place to store printed materials, household items, bed linen, but to complement the interior, creating coziness and harmony in the bedroom. A beautiful and correctly selected cabinet is a full-fledged piece of furniture that can completely change the interior of a room in a matter of minutes.

• Fast access. Bedside tables serve as a place to place many essentials. You must admit that it’s much more convenient to reach for an alarm on the pedestal in the morning than to get up and turn it off in another room.

• Huge selection. Today's furniture market offers a huge number of varieties of bedside tables. Each of the varieties, depending on the design and decoration material, can approach a completely different style in the bedroom.

• Shine. The stand can serve as an additional source of light - there you can place a nightlight, a lamp or a mini-floor lamp. You can adjust the light in the room without getting out of bed.

• Durability. Bedside tables, and in particular models made of solid wood or natural materials, can serve for many years and not lose their appearance.

Depending on the design method, facade and type of fastening, you can distinguish a separate classification of bedside tables for the bedroom. Each of these varieties is suitable for a strictly defined style in the interior, which should be considered at the time of purchase.

This option will look harmoniously in any type of bedroom, be it a classic style or provence. These cabinets have several advantages:

• they can be freely moved from place to place;
• due to the stable base in the form of separate or solid legs, they withstand significant weight;
• in addition to the fact that these cabinets are presented in a huge assortment, they can be easily custom made.

There are also drawbacks: this version of the pedestals is not recommended for installation on carpets or on thin linoleum. Marked dents remain on the low-quality linoleum, and the pile elements of the carpet under the weight of the nightstand crumple over time, which complicates the movement of the cabinet to a new place.

It is ideal for small rooms, as well as for rooms where the beds are in close proximity to the joints of the walls. The main function of such a cabinet is to fill the free space in the corner of the room and complement the interior.

This option offers a cabinet that is mounted on the wall using bolts, nails or screws. A hanging product is more suitable for small bedrooms with a small amount of free space. The place under the curbstones themselves can be additionally used to place boxes, books, slippers or multimedia devices.

A growing option today. The advantage of such models is that they can be made to order, and, therefore, can fulfill any desire of the customer.

It is considered the least common option among existing ones, since it looks successful not in every interior. If when designing a bedroom in the style of fusion, Provence or country, such a curbstone may look good, then in the classic and other styles with strict lines it will completely lose.

Today, there are a huge number of varieties of cabinets, depending on their size and shape. The main condition in the selection of bedside tables is that it should be both comfortable, functional and fit in the bedroom interior as well as possible.

As a rule, models with standard sizes are chosen in an ordinary bedroom. These sizes should initially look good with any furniture, as they take into account the standard height, width and length of the sleeping bed.In addition to the fact that the cabinet should be a priori quite comfortable and wide to accommodate essentials, it should have certain dimensions. Universal parameters of a standard curbstone:

• width - from 50 to 55 cm, depending on the type and width of the bed;
• height - from 55 to 60 cm, depending on the height of the bed.

Of course, today there are a huge number of models with non-standard indicators. For example, for large rooms with voluminous beds and interior elements, it makes sense to select large chests of drawers. Such models retain the indicated height, however, the width can be up to 1 meter. Most often this occurs in large families, forced to store a large amount of linen in one place.

Consider the popular varieties of bedside tables depending on their size and design.

• The standard option. Usually represented by one or more drawers. The dimensions in this case are as follows: height - 50 cm, width - 50 cm, depth - 40 cm.
• Option with wide open doors. No standard is presented to this type of pedestals - the usual values ​​are used here plus or minus 5-10 centimeters.
• A cabinet with niches instead of boxes. Unlike other varieties, it stands out with an increased height up to 70 cm.

The main problem of small rooms is always the lack of space. And here the plus of narrow models is that the smaller the room in size, the more harmonious they look against the background of the rest of the furniture. In this case, the external parameters differ in reduced dimensions.

• Height. Here, her indicators completely depend on the height of the bed itself (in small rooms and apartments mattresses or miniature beds of minimal sizes are often used). The best option is a height of 55 cm, but lower options are acceptable.
• Width. In the case of narrow cabinets, this figure is almost halved from the standard. The most common models of narrow pedestals with a width of not more than 30 centimeters.
• Depth. This indicator directly affects the capacity of your cabinet. For example, models with a depth of not more than 20 cm are useful for storing books or underwear, up to 30-40 cm - for storing clothes and household items.

The second major plus of narrow cabinets is that they can be used simultaneously as stands for lamps and books, and also serve as a place to store small things: keys, hairpins, makeup kits, notebooks, watches.

Narrow models of cabinets, regardless of which interior they are used in, initially look minimalistic and can be successfully used in interiors of different styles.

The material of the cabinet design affects not only its appearance and how well it will fit into the interior, but also the durability of the cabinet and its ease of use. Each material has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, which we will consider below.

Wood is considered the most environmentally friendly, durable and noble material for the manufacture of furniture. If we consider the species of wood that are best suited for bedside tables, then it is worth giving preference to beech, larch, red wood, oak and ash. Only a tree of this type has a fairly strong and beautiful texture to create an element of bedroom furniture.

These materials were created during the fashion for elements of imitation of natural wood in the interior. Particleboard and MDF have their advantages.

• Low cost compared to natural wood materials.
• Due to the lightweight structure of these materials, they are much easier to process. In addition, from these materials you can create furniture of absolutely any size and shape.
• These materials can reproduce the design and texture of solid wood furniture with almost 100 percent accuracy. Therefore, you get outwardly almost the same element of furniture, but at a reduced price.
• Particleboard and MDF are much lighter than real wood, which means that you will not have problems with the placement and arrangement of furniture.

As a rule, here metal serves only as a base, tabletop or stable legs. In this case, forged metal frames are used, the glossy shine of which looks good in a dark interior. The advantage of such stands is their strength, increased stability and increased service life.

Glass pieces of furniture are a poorly distributed but gaining popularity version of pedestals for a high-tech style or minimalistic interior. Despite the fact that brands of exclusively high-strength glass are used for the manufacture of such cabinets, they are used only for decorative purposes, rarely serve as a stand for some elements of everyday life.

The disadvantage of such stands is their low strength, even if we are talking about the most expensive models, as well as low hardness - over time, a huge number of micro-scratches remain on the glass, which cannot be removed.

The main condition for the selection of any furniture is that it matches the overall color background in the room. The main guideline when choosing the color scheme of the cabinet is the bed and the wall near which it will stand. Remember that the color background of the model should only intersect with the color of the bed and walls or complement it. Regardless of the interior (only if we are not talking about creative styles like kitsch and fusion), the cabinet should not contrast in color with the bed.

Below we will describe situations in which one or another color of the design of the cabinet will be the most appropriate and advantageous.

• Neutral shades. Black and white, wenge, as well as other neutral colors are used in the design of bedrooms in a classic and minimalist style. In this case, it is precisely laconicism, simplicity and grace that can be achieved precisely through the arrangement of furniture, and not through its special appearance, are welcomed.

• Decoupage. If your bedroom is made in the style of vintage or country, it is not necessary to order upholstered fabric cabinets with patterned embroidery for harmony with the rest of the furniture. It will be enough to duplicate the shade of the head of the bed, but the style can be supplemented with a lamp with a lampshade.

• Saturated dark shades. If the bed in your bedroom is decorated in rich chestnut, brown or dark shades, it is not advisable to buy the same dark bedside table. Of course, it will perfectly complement the design of the bed, but at the same time you can give the furniture (and with it the room) a gloomy look. To avoid this, the model can be decorated with glossy, glass or mirror inserts (or choose models with such inserts).

• Contrast. Some styles require a special approach to the color scheme. For example, fusion or pop art style needs contrasting shades to highlight certain elements of the interior. For example, if the head of the bed is presented in red, a pedestal of a snow-white shade will look great next.

• Gold and "expensive" colors. Styles such as art deco, baroque or classicism just look great with rich shades. This refers to gold, silver or platinum colors, designed to give the furniture an elite status. In this case, it is wiser to choose options for cabinets made of natural wood, but with bright golden or silver inserts.

Correctly selected color, shape and material of the cabinet will look different in different interiors. Below will be presented options for successful stylistic decisions in different styles and with different varieties of pedestals.

• Minimalism. This style in the design of the bedroom prefers restrained and regular forms without excessive pathos and elegance. Such a cabinet should be compact, always with a simple smooth facade (glossy finish is acceptable).

• Classic. In this style, options from natural wood or solid wood will simply look great. The color of the tree and the texture should be selected based on the color background of your bedroom.

• Baroque. This style in the design of the bedroom includes curved lines, bumps and some pomp. Unusual curved or convex facades with round or oval fancy drawers and handles will look great here.

• Country and vintage. In the bedroom, decorated in these styles, cabinets with decoupage decoration will look great. Flowers, curved wood lines and soft colors will give the interior even more comfort and warmth.

• Scandinavian style. In the design of the bedroom in this style, the simplest cabinets of light shades are suitable. This is exactly the option when furniture made of MDF and particleboard, rather than wood, looks great in the interior.

• Modern. This style is characterized by softness and smoothness - both in furniture and in everything around. That is why options for cabinets with soft upholstery made of fabric or leather may be suitable here.And also round models or curbstones with rounded corners will look good here.

Do not think that any purchased cabinet, even the most beautiful one, will fit perfectly into the interior of your bedroom and will be in harmony with the rest of the furniture. When choosing a bedside table, you should pay attention to a number of certain factors.

• Destination. Immediately it is necessary to decide why you need a curbstone. If it is designed to serve as the basis for heavy interior items - choose models with a durable and thick coating, tolerant to scratches and pressure. If you choose the option of a curbstone exclusively for storage of linen - it is worth choosing functional and overall options with good ventilation.

• Sizes. Choose the shapes and sizes of the bedside table depending on the amount of free space in the bedroom, as well as the layout of the interior and the purpose of the cabinet. Particular attention should be paid to the appropriateness of the model compared to the size and design of the bed itself.

• Functionality. Another important factor that will have to pay close attention. It all depends on what exactly you expect from the model. If it should play the role of a base or stand for interior items, then you can close your eyes to the functionality of such cabinets. If you prefer to store clothes or books in it, you should give preference to models with many drawers of various sizes.

• The material of manufacture. Not only its service life, but its harmony with other furniture depends on the material of the cabinet production. For example, with a minimalist style, cabinets made of glass or metal will look best - they look simple, but at the same time stylish and solid.

• Design, style and color. Without a doubt, this is one of the most important factors when choosing a bedside table. Before you go to the store for the purchase of cabinets, pay attention to the general color background of your room, this will help you decide which model of color you need.

Below you can familiarize yourself with the original and stylish versions of the cabinets in the design of bedrooms of different styles.

• A design option for a classic bedside table. The model is made in a light cream shade, like the head of the bed. And also there are rounded legs, but the model remains concise and strict.

• A successful version of the bedside table in the style of minimalism. Pay attention to completely even features, a rectangular shape and white, neutral color, creating a pleasant contrast with the black bedspread on the bed.

• Here you can see an interesting high-tech bedside table model. This style is designed to give the interior creativity and liveliness, it encourages the creation of something unusual and modern.

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