Between measurements, functions and lamps, how to choose a design bedside table

The bedside table, practical but also beautiful

From a purely functional element, where you can usually place a lamp for reading, the book itself, glasses, mobile phone, charger, and to be exploited with drawers and space for items such as laundry, to an object capable of fitting harmoniously, or with a reasoned contrast, into the room, so as to give it an extra touch. In a bedroom that is becoming more and more meticulous in every detail, a design bedside table also becomes essential, to add comfort and aesthetics.

Why a design bedside table is a perfect element for a stylish room

When we speak of a piece of furniture that is designer, we usually mean something extremely well cared for, not necessarily different from the usual and unique, although these are traits that many people seek, but capable, through the materials, shapes, colours and finishes, of bringing something extra to the room. the bedside table, often considered less important than the bed, wardrobe or walk-in wardrobe, can become that distinctive element of the room.

How to choose the size of your design bedside table

There are models available in various materials, colours, shapes: forget the simple cabinet consisting only of two or three drawers on which to place the lamp, now there are bedside tables which, by choice, follow the traditional shape (perfect for a classic and cosy environment), but also many with different lines, from square to round or oval, to enliven the room, with legs or without.

The heights and widths are variable, the advice for a bedside table that is both designer and practical is to always start from the size of the bed and the space you have available. In fact, the shelf should be about the height of the mattress, to be convenient for switching on the light or taking something during the night, so models that are too high or too low in relation to the bed are impractical. Don’t forget, however, that an unusual choice is often considered design, without penalising comfort.

Equal or different?

If the bed is a double, does the design bedside table have to be the same on both sides? Not necessarily, in fact two models with some differences, perhaps in shape or colour, can be an interesting option, as long as there is a logic that unites them.

The materials for design bedside table

At the same time, the characteristics of the bedside table can follow the stylistic ones of the room, in particular of the headboard if present, or make it a different element, in terms of colour, material, lines. A design bedside table can be made of wood (natural or painted), the classic material for cosy and rustic room furniture, or metal, for something more modern and essential. Glass is a material that can be used for tops that make the cabinet unique, or even for the entire piece of furniture, which would then be the real star of the room. Both in romantic settings and in more contemporary and minimalist ones, fabrics and leather are popular options.

Make your bedside table unique with handles and drawers. And the functions…

As far as functions are concerned, to those of a shelf and storage space in a design bedside table others can be added, especially in the modern style, such as LED lights or mobile phone charging systems, becoming a dynamic and even more useful element.

Drawers in the classic style can use handles as a distinctive element, in the modern they do not have them and are push pull. The chest solution is original but uncomfortable, as to open the bedside table you have to move what is resting on it.

The lamp is also important in a design bedside table

Of these elements, the main one is usually the lamp: the lamp itself can become a design element, so give free rein to your imagination, and if you want to highlight it, be careful not to place too many objects on the top, because the risk would be to make it almost disappear. It must not, however, be too large in relation to the bedside table, otherwise it would make it look excessively small and almost invisible.

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