After finishing the chapter, you close the book and place it on your bedside table next to your alarm clock. Oh, it's already so late? Now it's really time to sleep, because tomorrow you will have to get up early again. You quickly turn off the lamp next to the alarm clock and get comfortable. Since it's still too bright for you, you grab a sleep mask from your nightstand drawer. It's always surprising how much space small chests of drawers next to the bed offer.
Bedside tables: a good place to store small items
The bedroom is your personal sanctuary, because in it you do much more than just sleep: read, relax, listen to music and leaf through magazines. Bedside tables are a nice addition, allowing you to quickly have everything you need at your fingertips when you're comfy in bed.
Small cabinets are usually not very tall, so the top shelf is about the height of the bed frame. While lying in bed, you can clearly see a glass of water or an alarm clock and keep it close at hand, and you can quickly turn off the light of the bedside table lamp. In addition to the top shelf, many bedside tables offer additional storage space in the form of drawers or open shelves. To create order, you can also choose a model with completely closed facades. If you choose a full bedroom, matching bedside tables are often offered at the same time. If you prefer one model, there are even more beautiful items to choose from.
Tip: You can decorate your bedside table and add personality to your bedroom with photo frames, a small vase and fresh flowers.
Console or cabinet? These versions exist
As for bedside tables, a distinction is made between night consoles and bedside tables. You can find out what the difference is and what features these two options have here.
Night consoles: plenty of storage space
The consoles are very compact and still have plenty of storage space. A bedside table with several drawers provides ample storage space for personal items. Narrow niches or door handles highlight the simple look. Bedside tables with bright glossy facades are often found - the reflection makes the furniture light and modern.
Bedside tables: decorative design
Bedside tables are more spacious and usually a little more decorative and attractive. Solid wood furniture with curved legs, milling and playful handles gives a feeling of homeliness. Small cabinets are usually built in such a way that there is a drawer under the shelf, and below that there is an open shelf or doors behind which there are additional shelves. Things you use every day are quickly at hand on open shelves.
Conclusion
In addition to their functional properties, bedside tables also impress with their beautiful design. They blend in with your existing furniture, such as your bed and wardrobe, and blend into the cozy ambiance of your bedroom.
Night consoles are compact and usually have several drawers. This means they offer plenty of storage space without looking untidy. The bedside tables are a little more spacious. They typically have a drawer underneath the storage area, followed by open compartments or a cabinet door. This means that important things are always at hand.
Popular materials are wood, wooden decor and glass. Wood is particularly strong and durable, and bedside tables with wood decor are cheaper and easy to clean. Glass and metal create a cool look in the bedroom!