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Choose a stylish nightstand that’ll keep your bedside belongings to hand
Small but mighty, your bedside table is a furniture piece that gets a lot of use, whether it’s consistently piled up with a stack of books and an overflowing collection of coffee cups, or it’s kept clean and clutter-free to induce night-time calm.
If you prefer the latter look, plump for a nightstand that offers ample storage, either by way of generous drawers or integrated shelving. Most bedside tables come with at least one drawer in which to keep your valuables safely stored – but, due to their petite stature, these tend to be on the slimmer side. Look for units with two or even three drawers if you have a lot of stuff to put away.
When purchasing a pair of nightstands, you’ll need to consider height. Bedside tables with three drawers can be too tall for a low-sitting bed, and while you may be feeling particularly lofty on your new 26cm deep mattress, you may find you’re reaching down for your morning coffee if your nightstand falls short. With a host of creative designs around there’s a nightstand to suit your style and budget, whether you’re looking for a traditional wooden furniture piece, something that brings a little glamour to the bedroom, or one that’s all about the clean contemporary lines.
While some designs can come in pairs, we preferred the versatility of the singular purchase because there’s often only room for one – a pertinent point if you’re a city-dweller with space at a premium. Otherwise, you can fill your boots and invest in a matching duo of diminutive tables to suit your style, not forgetting that in the bedroom, symmetry is everything.
Our round-up includes some affordable pieces, as well as those on the higher end of the price bracket (don’t forget to double that if you’re buying a pair). We put our nightstands to the test, looking for quality of craftsmanship, great design and how well each fared on the storage front.
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We loved Sofa.com’s turin bedside table for its unusual cut-away design. It offers plenty of storage space while its open glass shelf proved handy for access. This is a top-quality furniture piece, beautifully crafted and with pleasing curves. We were also really taken with Cult Furniture’s orson side table with a drawer. Its mix of mango wood and brushed brass is a truly luxurious one – perfect for a glamorous boudoir.
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