Picking and Decorating Your Bedside Table: A Simple Guide

Picking and Decorating Your Bedside Table: A Simple Guide

Choosing the right bedside table involves a few key things:

Size: The table's size should match the bed and room size. Think about how tall the table is compared to the bed. Storage: Decide how much you need to put in the table and pick one with enough drawers or shelves. Style: Choose a table that looks good with the room's style and decorations. Material: Tables can be made from wood, metal, or glass. Think about how strong the material is and how easy it is to take care of. Price: Tables come in different prices, so choose one that fits your budget. Brand: Some brands make better tables than others, so think about that too. Functionality: Decide if you want a table with extra features like a pull-out tray or a hidden spot. Safety: Make sure the table is steady and won't tip over easily, especially if you have kids or pets.

Before you decide, measure the space where the table will go and compare different tables to see what fits best.

How to Style your Bedside Table:

Start by Cleaning Take everything off your bedside table and start with a clean space to see what you are working with.

Less is Better When you decorate your bedside table, it's best to over clutter. Just pick a few key pieces like a lamp, a book, or some flowers. Don't make it too crowded as it can make your space look messy.

Light It Up Make sure you have space for a lamp. Light is important for bedside tables. Having a lamp on your table is good for reading, and it also makes your room feel cozy.

When you pick a lamp, think about these things:

• What you'll use the lamp for, is reading or making the room feel nice?
• How big the lamp is compared to the room and other furniture?
• Does the lamp match other features of the room.
• Think about the shape, size, and material.

Personal and Useful

Add things to your bedside table that mean something to you, like a picture frame or a small box. These things make your room feel more like your own and show your personality. But make sure the pieces you pick are also useful, like a clock, a place to charge your phone, or a book to read before bed. You can also use a tray to keep things organised, like your book, phone, and a glass of water, so they don't get all over the place.

This way, your bedside table won't just look good but will also be helpful for everyday. For example, having a place to charge your phone on your table means it's always ready, and having a clock helps you know the time without having to reach for your phone.

Try Different Textures

Experiment with different materials that feel different, like a smooth glass lamp, a woven basket, or a soft throw blanket. Textures give character and dimension and can make your space feel like an expression of you. This is especially good if your room has a lot of smooth surfaces. Adding a textured blanket to your table can make the room feel balanced.

Create Balance with Symmetry and a Theme

Even if a couple's bedside tables don't have to be exactly the same, using things in a uniform way can make your room look inline.

Use matching pairs: Put two things that look the same, like vases or candles, on your table to make it balanced. Use the rule of three: Make things balanced by using three things that are the same, like three candles or three picture frames. Balance the lighting: Put two lamps or lights that look the same on both sides of the room to make it balanced. Remember, balance makes your room look nice, but it's also okay to have some things that don't match exactly.

Overall, styling your bedside table is easy and fun. Keep it personal, and feel free to experiment with varying themes, heights, and textures to forge a space that is both aesthetically pleasing and practical.