Buying bedside tables - That certain something in the bedroom
27. September 2020
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Buying bedside tables is not always a top priority for everyone when it comes to thinking about bedroom design. Finding the right bed for you seems much more important in the first instance. But it is worthwhile to follow an overall concept for the bedroom, after all it is one of the most important living areas in your flat or house. In your bedroom, you want to be able to relax and enjoy sweet dreams at night. Buying the right bedside tables is therefore a crucial factor in raising the comfort level of your bedroom and transforming it into a heavenly oasis of well-being. Find out why a bedside table is so useful, what you should look out for when buying it and what decoration ideas you can use to successfully show off your furniture.
But what should you look for now? One of the most important characteristics is the material. It is not only decisive for the appearance, but also for the durability of your furniture. With a wooden bedside table, such as oak or pine, you can bring a sense of nature and warmth into your bedroom, while at the same time making it particularly robust, so that it will stay with you for a long time. A combination of wood and lacquer gives your bedside table a noble finish and ensures the perfect combination of design and cosiness. Materials such as metal or plastic are also resistant, easy to clean and inexpensive. They can therefore be a good choice for a small budget.
You can choose between simple, square designs or round shapes, with open or closed drawers, with or without a door. The base can be completely different as well, for example with two or four feet. A clever and particularly practical solution is a small cupboard on wheels as a bedside table. This can be moved freely without you having to invest a lot of muscle power. Another particularly clever solution is a bedside table that is integrated right into the bed - as with our headboard side shelf, which can be combined with XL headboards. The practical drawer looks very elegant with its floating look and blends in particularly harmoniously with the overall appearance of the bedroom.
If, on the other hand, your priority when buying a bedside table is not so much the price or usefulness but an unusual look, there are of course various designer pieces on the market. Bedside tables with glass elements that reveal the view of their interior can also be refined.
In order to buy bedside tables that really suit you, you should of course remember your personal sleeping routine. Do you prefer to end the evening in the living room and only go to bed when you are ready to sleep? Or do you prefer to relax in your bedroom for an hour or two before going to sleep with a good book or watching a film in bed? In the latter case, you should choose a bedside table with a sufficiently large shelf and enough drawers. This way you can easily put down the bowl of popcorn or the hot cup of tea, and the book can be stowed away again to save space after the evening's reading. If you keep a dream diary, a bedside table with drawers provides practical storage space for a notebookand writing utensils.
For bookworms, the right night lamp is also an important criteria when buying bedside tables. If you opt for a table lamp, your bedside table should of course be large enough so that the lamp does not immediately make it look overloaded. Our extra tip: If you already know that you read in bed almost every evening, a permanently mounted lamp is a space-saving alternative. You can find even more inspiration in our blog post on reading lamps for the bed.
First of all, you should decide on a suitable colour scheme. You can use the colour of your wallpaper, your duvet cover and the other furnishings as an orientation. If you match your decorative objects to these colours, you will create a particularly elegant overall impression. The bedside table is also ideal for seasonal decoration. In the dark winter months, candles can create a magical atmosphere, while in summer a souvenir from your last holiday or a small shell collection in a glass jar will put you in a good mood instantly.
A vase with colourful cut flowers or a pretty potted plant will add a splash of colour to your bedroom. This will not only give your bedside table that certain something, but also has a positive effect on the sleeping climate and your mood, because plants can improve the air quality and have a calming influence. A picture frame with a photo of your loved ones also adds a personal touch and brings a smile to your face when faling aslepp and waking up. Get creative and turn your bedside tables into little highlights in your oasis of well-being!
- Why a beside table belongs in your bedroom
- What you should pay attention to when buying beside tables
- Follow your own sleep routine when buying beside tables
- Decoration ideas for your beside table
Why a beside table belongs in your bedroom
Hardly any piece of furniture is as versatile as a bedside table. It is always at your side, whether you fall asleep or wake up, and is not only an eye-catcher but also practical. It is the perfect spot for beautiful decorative objects, but also essential items such as night lamps or the good old alarm clock. Buying bedside tables is therefore a matter of course for us when furnishing the bedroom. Where else would we put all those useful little things like handkerchiefs, reading glasses or a bottle of water? A bedside table allows us to store them within easy reach. Most models also come with drawers or doors so that all these bits and pieces can be stored away from view without disturbing the overall impression of your bedroom. As you can see, bedside tables are real multi-talents among furniture!
What you should pay attention to when buying beside tables
If you have decided to buy bedside tables for your bedroom, you are spoilt for choice. There are many different models in different colours and shapes to choose from, so it can seem difficult at first to find the right bedside table for you. The best thing to do is to make a list of key points in advance, on which you write down your most important purchase criteria. Afterwards, when you look around in the furniture store or online, you can immediately select the models that meet your desired characteristics.
But what should you look for now? One of the most important characteristics is the material. It is not only decisive for the appearance, but also for the durability of your furniture. With a wooden bedside table, such as oak or pine, you can bring a sense of nature and warmth into your bedroom, while at the same time making it particularly robust, so that it will stay with you for a long time. A combination of wood and lacquer gives your bedside table a noble finish and ensures the perfect combination of design and cosiness. Materials such as metal or plastic are also resistant, easy to clean and inexpensive. They can therefore be a good choice for a small budget.
You can choose between simple, square designs or round shapes, with open or closed drawers, with or without a door. The base can be completely different as well, for example with two or four feet. A clever and particularly practical solution is a small cupboard on wheels as a bedside table. This can be moved freely without you having to invest a lot of muscle power. Another particularly clever solution is a bedside table that is integrated right into the bed - as with our headboard side shelf, which can be combined with XL headboards. The practical drawer looks very elegant with its floating look and blends in particularly harmoniously with the overall appearance of the bedroom.
If, on the other hand, your priority when buying a bedside table is not so much the price or usefulness but an unusual look, there are of course various designer pieces on the market. Bedside tables with glass elements that reveal the view of their interior can also be refined.
Follow your own sleep routine when buying beside tables
In order to buy bedside tables that really suit you, you should of course remember your personal sleeping routine. Do you prefer to end the evening in the living room and only go to bed when you are ready to sleep? Or do you prefer to relax in your bedroom for an hour or two before going to sleep with a good book or watching a film in bed? In the latter case, you should choose a bedside table with a sufficiently large shelf and enough drawers. This way you can easily put down the bowl of popcorn or the hot cup of tea, and the book can be stowed away again to save space after the evening's reading. If you keep a dream diary, a bedside table with drawers provides practical storage space for a notebookand writing utensils.
For bookworms, the right night lamp is also an important criteria when buying bedside tables. If you opt for a table lamp, your bedside table should of course be large enough so that the lamp does not immediately make it look overloaded. Our extra tip: If you already know that you read in bed almost every evening, a permanently mounted lamp is a space-saving alternative. You can find even more inspiration in our blog post on reading lamps for the bed.
Decoration ideas for your beside table
Now that you are well informed about what kind of bedside tables you want to buy, you should of course think about the decoration. After all, this will enhance the appearance of the furniture and contribute even more to the well-being of your bedroom.
First of all, you should decide on a suitable colour scheme. You can use the colour of your wallpaper, your duvet cover and the other furnishings as an orientation. If you match your decorative objects to these colours, you will create a particularly elegant overall impression. The bedside table is also ideal for seasonal decoration. In the dark winter months, candles can create a magical atmosphere, while in summer a souvenir from your last holiday or a small shell collection in a glass jar will put you in a good mood instantly.
A vase with colourful cut flowers or a pretty potted plant will add a splash of colour to your bedroom. This will not only give your bedside table that certain something, but also has a positive effect on the sleeping climate and your mood, because plants can improve the air quality and have a calming influence. A picture frame with a photo of your loved ones also adds a personal touch and brings a smile to your face when faling aslepp and waking up. Get creative and turn your bedside tables into little highlights in your oasis of well-being!