Are Bedside Tables Necessary In The Bedroom?

Are Bedside Tables Necessary?

Wondering whether bedside tables are the key to completing your stylish and welcoming bedroom? 

Luckily, the friendly team at Creation Furniture has extensive experience in furniture design and manufacturing, so we know all the benefits of adding a bedside table to your slumber space.

What are bedside tables for?

The main purpose of bedside tables is to give yourself a convenient place to safely store essentials as you sleep, while keeping them easily within reach. This might include your latest read, phone, alarm clock, or medicine, for example.

Alongside being a practical addition to any bedroom, these tables can also be used to add decorative flair to your personal space. You could adorn them with lamps, candles, plants, pictures, or vases – anything that helps to set a relaxing atmosphere.

Which features make bedside tables useful?

From handy drawers to a durable construction, there are certain features that you should be looking for in your next pair of bedside tables.

Adequate storage space

Bedside tables can be invaluable for storage purposes – with some sought-after features including drawers or larger cupboards. These features can help to prevent the tabletop from looking disorganised or becoming cluttered, ensuring there’s enough space for all your bedroom essentials.

Height compatibility

Struggling to choose the right bedside table? One feature to look out for is the table’s height in relation to the height of your bed. It’s often recommended that your bedside tables should be in line with or slightly above the bed height for the most comfortable access to the item of furniture while in the bed.

Robust construction

Often home to hot drinks, lamps, mobile phones, books, and more, flimsy bedside tables aren’t well-suited to this high-traffic environment. Instead, we suggest choosing durable bedroom furniture pieces that will stand the test of time, rather than topple over the moment their low weight capacity is reached.

Are there alternatives to a bedside table?

So, are bedside tables necessary? While these common pieces of bedroom furniture are a popular addition to these spaces, there are some alternatives that you may want to explore.

This includes low-slung wall-mounted floating shelves, bookshelves, and compact fabric organisers that attach to the frame of your bed. Other more creative alternatives to bedside tables can include a side chair, console table, bar cart, built-in wall nook, or even a stack of books piled up next to your bed.

It’s important to bear in mind, however, that some of these solutions are likely to compromise on storage space and strength, so they may not be suitable for everyone. Choosing the right solution for your bedroom therefore comes down to your personal preferences, budget, and requirements.

Which bedside table should I buy?

As touched on above, buying a bedside table for your home should be a decision that’s based entirely on your personal circumstances.

If you’re looking for plenty of space for your decorative items and bedroom essentials, opt for a large bedside table with a generous tabletop surface and storage space. Alternatively, if you’d rather save floor space and only need a place to pop your mug, search for more sleek, compact solutions.

At Creation Furniture, our luxurious range of bedside tables is packed with a variety of practical attractive options – each one varying in shape, size, colour, and material to ensure there’s something to suit every space.

Whether you’re searching for a durable solid mango wood bedside table or a velvet upholstered, Baroque-style piece that instantly enhances the elegance of any bedroom, you’re sure to find it in our impressive online selection.