Bedside tables: design, types, materials, colors, decor, interior photos

How to choose a bedside table for the bedroom?

When choosing, you should determine for what purpose the bedside table is purchased: do you need to fit as many items as possible in it or, conversely, creatively fill the free space next to the bed?

It is worth paying attention to the capacity of the structure, the dimensions and material from which it is made, as well as its compatibility with other interior elements. It is also recommended to choose a cabinet that is approximately level with the bed: this will make it more convenient to use.

Bright prints

If the bedroom lacks accents, then a decorative nightstand with a floral print will solve this problem. Such furniture will refresh the interior and make it more attractive. At the same time, the atmosphere of the bedroom will not lose its main function - relaxing. The amount of bright details will be optimal, which means that the nervous system will not be overexcited and nothing will prevent you from falling asleep easily.

A facade with a floral print will add brightness to an apartment painted in gray tones

Geometric patterns also help to break up the monotonous interior in pastel colors. Most often these are symmetrical patterns of simple shapes. In this case, the wooden frame of the cabinet serves as a contrasting frame, which encloses multi-colored triangles, squares or circles.

A geometric print should be chosen by those whose bedroom is devoid of complex details.

Prints can be very different: complex and simple, black and white and multi-color. There are bedside tables whose facades resemble meditative drawings using the Zen art technique. These models are worth paying attention to if you like anti-stress coloring books.

A cabinet decorated with flowers using the Zen art technique will fit into the room of a creative person.

If you don’t want to experiment with colors, take a closer look at the colors of the furniture in the bedroom and choose a bedside table to match. This will help create a harmonious and relaxing atmosphere.

What types of bedside tables are there?

It would seem that a bedside table is a simple piece of furniture, but modern designers are not limited in their imagination, so they offer options for every taste:

• On legs. The design, even slightly raised from the floor, looks lighter and more sophisticated, but does not lose its spaciousness.
• On wheels. A mobile bedside table that can serve as a mobile table.
• Hanging. The wall structure looks airy, as if floating above the floor.
• Soft. A bedside table with filling, upholstered in fabric: from velor to leatherette.
• Frame. An open cabinet without sides: there is only a frame and a base.
• Roll-out. It is part of a table or headboard and, if necessary, rolls out, becoming a separate piece of furniture.
• Transformable cabinet. A functional design that changes its appearance through a movable mechanism.

The photo shows a bedroom in a neoclassical style with a luxurious glossy nightstand with legs.

A cabinet is not always the free-standing structure we are accustomed to. For example, a table that can be pulled out from a bedside rack can serve as a bedside table:

How do hanging bedside tables work?

The main difference between wall-mounted structures and floor-standing models is the installation option. Hanging bedside tables standing by the bed are installed on the wall surface.

Important advantages of hanging storage systems are ergonomics and unusualness. A module suspended on the wall surface leaves free space between the floor and the cabinet, gives the interior lightness, and creates a feeling of spaciousness.

The design of a hanging bedside table hardly differs from the design of standard floor-standing models, except for the absence of lower supports. The key structural details of storage systems are the frame and part of the facade.

Material

The material from which it is made plays an important role in the design of the bedside table: the style of the bedside area and the service life of the product depend on it.

• A wooden bedside table is always an excellent choice, since solid wood construction is much higher quality than furniture made from chipboard or veneer, and it looks respectable. It will fit perfectly into most styles: from Provence to classic, because wood is a popular material that can be given any shape. Bedside tables are made from both strong elite species (oak, beech, mahogany) and soft, more affordable ones (pine, alder).
• MDF cabinets can be indistinguishable in appearance from wooden ones, but are much cheaper. Plastic is also an inexpensive material, but a lightweight product is more suitable for children's rooms.
• A transparent bedside table made of glass will be, although not the most practical, but a very elegant option.

The photo shows a bedside table made of natural wood.

The photo on the right shows a glass bedside table in the interior of a snow-white bedroom.

• For eco-style interiors, the best solution would be a wicker rattan bedside table: it will definitely captivate connoisseurs of natural decorative elements.
• Metal is another common material for creating stylish bedside designs. Usually a frame is made from it, and wood or chipboard is used for the drawers.
• Leather or eco-leather is used in the decoration of facades, giving the product a luxurious look.

Thematic variants of models

All types of IKEA bedroom bedside tables have a distinctive feature - versatility. Whatever the interior, there is always an appropriate option for each specific case. There are nuances of minimalism, country simplicity, and modern art decor. The catalog offers a wide selection of:

• compactness and lightness of miniature bedroom shelving;
• classic cabinets, where only one compartment is provided;
• models with a non-standard tabletop shape;
• mobility of cabinets with small wheels.

The Rast model is characterized by open shelves. Solid pine guarantees the strength and stability of the frame part. The care is the most unpretentious. The interior should be laconic in a classic style.

Coated metal is present in the Ulsberg model. Unusual forms and grace. High-strength, thick glass guarantees no chipping.

A mobile bedside table in the classic style is a representative of Odd. Convenient and easy to move thanks to the maneuverability of the wheels. A suitable option for both the bedroom and living room. Converts into a convenient tabletop for tea and coffee in front of the TV. Only wet cleaning is required on a regular basis. The model does not include front parts.

It is economically feasible to choose Nivoll. Material – wood shavings. The colors are varied to match any headset.

High quality beech veneer is the material used in the manufacture of Malm cabinets. A wide palette of colors allows you to harmoniously complement almost any bedroom furniture set. Peace and quiet will not be disturbed thanks to the stopper, which allows the drawers to move easily and silently.

White Hamnes bedside tables are characterized by a perception of cleanliness and airiness, which, combined with style, gives a complete composition of a harmonious combination of bedroom items. Someone poetically called them “knights of bright dreams.”

Different in stylistic directions, they can harmonize well with different models of the same shade of white as the bed, wardrobe and other pieces of furniture. The presence of tall, thin but durable legs allows you to harmonize with the interior in a minimalist style. Convenient for storing jewelry, glasses and other necessary little things.

Edland models look like a small safe. Such originality of design makes them very popular. Material – pine and chipboard.

Sizes and shapes of the cabinet

Bedside tables differ not only in materials, but also in shape. The standard height of the product is flush with the bed, but high or low cabinets add originality to the decor, playing on the unusual dimensions of the product. Narrow mini-bedside tables serve the same function: although they don’t fit a lot of things, they look incredibly sophisticated.

Small or corner designs are useful in a room where there is little space left for a regular bedside table, but the need for a comfortable night's sleep does not disappear.

In the photo there are two black high tables on the sides of the bed, giving a feeling of privacy and comfort.

Bedside tables of non-standard shape are very popular: round and oval. By placing such furniture in his bedroom, the owner is guaranteed to add uniqueness and completeness to the atmosphere. Designs with rounded corners work to create a soft interior with smooth lines.

The photo shows magnificent semicircular bedside tables, the shape and decor of which echoes the chandelier and lamps.

Vintage figured designs are in particular demand. Featuring a carved lid and curved legs, as well as intricate fittings, they fit perfectly into sophisticated, sophisticated interiors.

Types of tables for the bedroom

Forged models of bedside tables last the longest. Metal gives such products special strength, and their tabletop is often made of wood or glass. Of course, each model is selected taking into account the overall style of the bedroom.

• Folding models are very convenient. This type of furniture is suitable for those who prefer to have breakfast in bed. A functional thing can be transformed by giving it a different form. This table is convenient for writing or working on a laptop.
• Most bedroom owners prefer small tables, which make a beautiful ensemble even with a small bed. A round bedside table for the bedroom is often preferred by women. Models with a square top can be equipped with mirrors and used as a dressing table.
• In addition, hanging models are now popular - you can find such tables for the bedroom at IKEA. They do not weigh down the interior and allow you to save space in a small room, giving it an elegant and stylish look.

Shelf tables are used to store cosmetics, linen and other necessary things. Pouffe tables or stools can be convenient for those who regularly use a laptop or tablet, or work while lying on the bed.

Colors of the bedside tables

There are no rules for choosing a specific color, there are only recommendations and examples of successful combinations:

• Compatibility with the furniture in the room: for example, a white bed and a bedside table.
• Play with contrast: a white cabinet against a dark wall (for example, blue) or a classic black and white color scheme.
• Harmony of bedside table and decor: colored fronts can repeat the pattern of bedspreads, pillows, photo frames, and the colors of paintings.

• Using accents against a neutral background: a bright yellow or green nightstand in a gray setting.
• The color of the product harmonizes with the finish, as if dissolving in it: for example, turquoise on a blue background or wenge on a brown background.
• Chrome details combined with a gold or silver bedside table.

The photo shows a green lacquered cabinet that serves as an accent spot in a neutral interior.

• Pastel palette, when exclusively light colors are used: beige, mint, pink.

The photo shows a light wooden cabinet in a delicate setting.

Chrome steel

Chromed steel is used for the construction of bedside tables in combination with a number of other materials (wood, tempered glass, chipboard). Gives the surface of products a bright gloss, a beautiful stylish look, and additional strength. Today it is used in the design of such styles as eco-style, minimalism, classic and “cold” Scandinavian design.

Photos of bedside tables in various styles

Bedside tables can serve as indispensable elements that support the chosen direction.

Loft

Metal and wood are frequent guests in the “industrial” interior style. Combined bedside tables are at the height of fashion today. The pleasant texture of wood and the roughness of metal fit well into a setting where deliberately raw textures predominate.

Scandinavian style

Cozy, light-filled Scandi style involves the use of natural materials. Wooden furniture with white or contrasting black doors looks great against a light background.

The photo shows a spacious bedroom with a black square bedside table, which adds a graphic touch to the room.

Provence

Unobtrusive white nightstands, as well as antique items with scuffs and curly elements, fit perfectly into a bedroom in a provincial French style.

Art Deco

Glossy art deco is replete with mirror surfaces and geometric lines. Nightstands with glass or decorated with rhinestones will come in handy here.

Classic

Timeless classics, like baroque, are filled with luxurious materials and flowing lines. Here, bedside products are characterized by patterns, gilding, and curved shapes, which are in perfect harmony with the traditional carriage screed.

High tech

This fashionable trend is characterized by strict and ergonomic decorative components: cabinets built into the headboard with reflective surfaces and spot lighting.

Minimalism

This direction is characterized by restraint, which means that the furniture should not draw attention to itself. Laconic straight cabinets without decorations are the best choice for maintaining style.

Recommendations for choosing unusual bedside designs

If you follow the useful advice of the capital's designers, then even a simple model will become a real decoration of the room.

1. For those who want something unusual, you can choose a “mix” that combines the functions of an open shelving unit and a multi-level shelf without side walls and a door. You can build it yourself from the remains of decorative plywood or other material with similar parameters.
2. A creative solution in modern style is to use a floor-mounted luminous cube instead of a cabinet and floor lamp. No less interesting is a module with a tabletop and a rotating perforated block that scatters “running lights” throughout the bedroom, which are controlled from a remote control.
3. For a country bedroom, homemade samples from scrap materials, in imitation of the high-tech style, are suitable. The base used is plastic grilles and “bald” tires, remnants of laminate and wood, a metal corner and chrome pipes. Hanging modules can serve as a sofa swing with the addition of tabletops - an original country option.
4. When updating the interior after renovation, there is usually not enough money to buy new furniture. Therefore, it is better to reconsider what is there, trying to update the existing tables. For a bedside table, it is enough to replace the tabletop and the front, if there are doors.
5. Italian catalogs often display samples with exorbitant prices. If possible, you can make an individual order from a master, simplifying the design a little. It is proposed to order two identical cabinets for antiques from a photo at the nearest carpentry workshop, where it will be made from available materials.

Looking at some extravagant proposals, it is difficult to determine what it is - a cabinet, table, shelf or stand? Such samples are distinguished by their unusual design and combined functionality. They are produced from glass, plastic, metal and laminated chipboard. Their cost is usually higher than traditional models.

Important! Having such a visual accent, you have to change a lot in your bedroom - a bedside table suggests a designer approach to modernizing the room.

The specific appearance of small furniture often gives rise to a desire to change something or renovate. At a minimum, you will have to replace the wallpaper on the accent wall, change the curtains and bedspread on the bed, and buy new shades for lighting fixtures.

Design options for bedside tables in the bedroom interior

Don’t forget about the functionality of bedside structures. Wide cabinets with a mirror can be used as dressing tables for perfumes. Bedside tables with shelves will be convenient for storing books and phones, and a rotating or extendable table will allow you to comfortably have breakfast right in bed.

In the photo there are two cabinets with mirrors, which are located in a niche and add depth to the room.

Particularly worth noting are the unusual nightstands, which give a characteristic mysterious shine to the bedside area: these are designs with frosted glass on the top panel, as well as “metal” products with patina. Reflective surfaces bring lightness to the environment; Products with a forged frame serve the same function, adding airiness to the interior.

Advantages of modern models

Small elegant tables change the appearance of the bedroom, giving it a more elegant and complete look. This convenient thing has a special functional load.

Some people use a bedside table to store newspapers, magazines and books, while for others it becomes a stand for morning coffee and food. In addition, women often store cosmetics, accessories and various sleep items on it.

You can install a floor lamp or lamp on the table to create pleasant lighting in the evening or read comfortably in bed. The interesting design of the table will help it become a real highlight of the interior.

The room will be decorated with exclusive designer models: the presence of an original work demonstrates the financial viability of the owners of the house. Such a table can be located not only in the bedroom, but in other rooms.

For example, it can be placed in the hallway or near the sofa in the living room, using it to store useful little things.

A selection of children's bedside tables

Wardrobes for children, especially for girls, are distinguished by light or rich shades.

The photo shows an American-style children's room. Red facades serve as one of the bright accents.

The design in a boy's nursery is more restrained and usually has a minimum of details.

Wooden bedside furniture

Wood allows you to give products a pleasant natural shade, even without additional decorative surface treatment. Wood species such as ash and alder have exceptional strength and environmentally friendly composition.

And with optimal special impregnation with antiseptic compounds, surfaces also become resistant to moisture, the development of pathogenic fungi and synthetic detergents.

As an original decor, stencil painting, finishing with veneer or PVC films are used, as well as the traditional option - opening with stain and acrylic varnish.

Unusual nightstands in the bedroom interior

Often, designers creatively use ordinary objects as bedside tables: chests, drawers, suitcases, or even all together.

The photo shows a country-style bedroom with an original headboard design that forms a single composition.

Even a simple stool or... a kitchen table on wheels in a retro style can help in decorating the bedside area.

Wall mounted cabinets - an original solution

A hanging bedside table for the bedroom is an original design for a compact addition to the bedroom set. Allows you to store a lot of things that you always need to “have at hand” and at the same time take up very little space. It differs in the installation method. Being in a suspended state, it creates the illusion of weightlessness and lightness.

Visually expands the space. Allows you to clean without interference. The absence of legs and a flatter side at the back are distinctive features from floor structures. The typical width is 40 - 60 cm, and the depth is 35 - 50. Usually this is one or a pair of drawers, a tabletop and an open shelf.

Dimensions may vary depending on the size of the bed. They should not be made too deep so as not to make it difficult to approach the bed. You don't need a lot of height either. The balance relative to it is disrupted.

There are two methods of fastening:

• using a special mounting strip;
• using furniture hinges.

The first method is more economical, but requires more time, patience and precision when preparing the holes.

The second one is simpler and more correct. The kit includes a ready-made perforated strip and cuttings for it.

Decor ideas for bedside tables

You shouldn’t limit your imagination when choosing a bedside table, because it’s not only a place to store an alarm clock, but also a bedroom decoration.

Non-obvious solutions

The owners have no problems sleeping and are tempted by the idea of ​​​​buying an unusual bedside table? In this case, they have the right to arrange their bedroom in an unusual way!

Incredible furniture shapes are what seduce people interested in modern trends.

If the entire bedroom is decorated in a rather original way, then a bedside table with a geometric strict shape will become a bright accent. First of all, it is important to be guided by individual feelings.

Trends are not the most important thing, although it seems that designers are trying to make bedside tables to suit a wide variety of aesthetic needs.

Facades - devices and methods of opening

The facades of hanging bedside tables located near the bed can be open or closed. The first are cabinets with open shelves. In closed models, the contents of the storage system are hidden behind part of the facade.

Facade door leaves can be solid or framed. A solid door is a structure made of solid fabric. The positive qualities of solid facades are greater strength, long service life, and the absence of joints. The disadvantages are the increased weight of the door leaf and the high price.

Unlike continuous panels, framed facades consist of several structural components:

• frames;
• panels.

Framed facades are distinguished by a large selection of textures. The use of panels makes it possible to reduce the cost and weight of the structure. However, the reliability and service life of prefabricated facades is much shorter compared to their solid counterparts.

Bedside tables with a closed front differ in each other and in the method of opening. Access to the internal equipment of a furniture product can be organized through a swinging opening system or in the form of drawers that slide out.

A swinging mechanism is an option in the classic style of opening door leaves. The main fitting element of the system is furniture rotary hinges. The working principle of the retractable opening system is based on the use of roller or ball guides.

Standard cabinets

Standard bedside tables are made from absolutely any materials, the most common of which are wood products. Standard bedside tables fit into any interior of the room and look very harmonious with the design of the bedroom.