Bedside tables usually stand on either side of a bed so you can easily reach one while you're in bed. They can take on various forms; a chest of drawers, a chair or even a stack of books may act as a bedside table. Bedside tables serve several functions and you can customize them to meet your needs. Does this Spark an idea?
Storage
Bedside tables mainly function as storage space for items you usually reach for just before or just after sleeping. For example, you can place bedtime reading materials or a glass of water on your bedside tables. Bedside tables allow you to quickly store these items without having to leave the bed or make a mess on the floor. The type of bedside table, therefore, depends on your storage needs. You may benefit most from drawers, shelves or cabinets.
Waking Up
You can place items such as alarm clocks and cell phones so you can hear the sounds even when you're in bed. This helps you wake up in the morning, as they're placed close to your sleeping area. In emergency situations when people need to reach you in the middle of the night, you would be more likely to wake up to a phone ringing right on a bedside table rather than somewhere else.
Lighting
If you end your day with reading, you can place lamps on bedside tables. They provide just enough lighting for reading comfortably, and because the switch is located right by the bed, you don't have to get out of bed to turn the light off when you're ready to sleep. Having lighting right by the bed also allows you to easily switch one on, even in the dark, so you can find your way to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
Design
Bedside tables should go well with other furniture pieces in the bedroom to enhance the room's overall design. Bedside tables don't have to match the bed frame or even each other. You can use different tables on the two sides of the bed. However, you should match their size to the length of the wall. A long wall requires larger tables to fill up the space.
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