Choosing a bedside table

A large variety of small items such as watches, books or glasses are very convenient to place on the bedside table. It serves as a necessary part of the bedroom in a decorative and functional sense.

Under the various requirements of people, manufacturers have now made a huge number of options for such pedestals, which differ in design and equipment. The whole question is just the right choice of exactly the one that suits you perfectly.

It must be said that the choice of the environment in general, and the bedside table-table in particular, is very important, since a person spends quite a lot of time in his bedroom. Convenience should not be underestimated here, and this element of the interior should not only be comfortable, but also aesthetically beautiful. And of course functional.

In appearance and characteristics, bedside tables are available with a swivel or retractable mechanism, round or rectangular, and made of various materials. The choice of a specific model depends on the design and interior of the apartment and room.

They are both floor-standing and suspended. The advantage of hanging pedestals lies in several aspects: the room becomes lighter, you can put any things under such a table and, finally, cleaning the floors will be more convenient.

If you have one bedside table, the best design way would be to place it to the right of the bed. And here if your bedroom is small, then a corner bedside table would be a good option.

And also when choosing options and types of side tables, you should pay attention to the parameters of its size. One of the most important is height. In height, such a bedside table is usually at arm level if you are lying on the bed. This will be the best and most convenient option in all respects. The width also depends on the size of the bed next to it. And finally, the depth depends on how many things you are going to store in the cabinet. The very same size and dimensions of the bedside table are determined by the size of the room. The optimal parameter is no more than 50 centimeters.

The most diverse material is used for bedside tables. To do this, use natural wood, MDF, chipboard, fiberboard and can also use various combinations of materials.

If you choose in favor of environmentally friendly, durable and high-quality materials, then the best in this case, of course, will be wood. For the price, this material is the most expensive. Among natural wood, bedside tables are mainly made of oak, beech, pine veneer and mahogany. Each type has its own individual pattern. Among the advantages of such a material, one can also single out durability and a warm surface.

If your choice stops on the option from chipboard or fiberboard, then you should give preference to higher quality materials that will not emit harmful fumes.

A bedside table made of MDF will come out cheaper for you than other materials. The top coat simulates the color and texture of any wood. Therefore, we can say that this material has an optimal price-quality ratio.

The design of the bedside table is primarily determined by the interior of the bedroom.It should emphasize the overall style and complement it.

For example, if the style of the room is colonial, then in this case a table made of rattan with small legs of a rectangular silhouette, natural color, will look beautiful.

But for the classic style, they use solid wood cabinets, large in size, without legs. Forged fittings are used as decor.

For the English style, an elegant bedside table is used; for the Scandinavian interior, white or natural shades of wood are chosen. For the Provence style, wooden cabinets with graceful legs and wood carvings will fit well into the interior.

As mentioned above, the style and design can be different, it all depends on your taste and the general existing interior of the room.

In shape, such an element of the interior can be square, angular, round, or have non-standard shapes and sizes. The most common and classic option is the square size of the cabinet.

It should be noted that there are also universal options for bedside tables that fit almost any interior. Typically, these cabinets are gray, glossy or glassy in color. Also, among the interior styles, one can note and highlight minimalism, high-tech, country style and modern.

If we talk about the color of the curbstone, then it is chosen based on the tone of the head of the bed. There are also options to contrast with the headboard color. It is also possible to match this piece of furniture to match the walls of a room or door. There are many options, the main thing is that everything is harmoniously combined and beautiful.

A conventional bedside table can be equipped, in addition to standard shelves and drawers, also with a turntable. It increases the area of ​​the cabinet tabletop.

If you choose a set of beds together with bedside tables for the bedroom, then in this case you will not have to determine separately with the bedside table.

If you buy a table separately, then you should pay attention to the following factors: height, width and depth.

And also when choosing a bedside table, the model and color of the headboard will be an important factor. The functionality and the number of boxes also play an important role.

If you correctly approach the choice of a bedside table-table, then the interior of the bedroom will become comfortable and cozy.