Nightstands

Nightstands are probably one of the first bedroom essentials you should have on the list if you’re planning to renovate your bedroom! Nightstands work similarly to a coffee table in your bedroom.

After deciding to stylise your bedroom with a bedside table, a lot of questions might come up in your mind. Do you need one with plenty of room for storage? Are you going to need a large tabletop for a lamp or other bedroom décor? Do you want a nightstand with drawers and shelves? There are so many different kinds of nightstands to choose from. The real challenge is finding a bedside table that satisfies your needs, fits your style, and also falls within your budget. Read this article to find out more about them. Having a better understanding of bedside tables will help you choose the right one while shopping.

Four different types of bedside tables

Bedside tables have come a long way over centuries. They are a really helpful bedroom accessory and also a fashion statement in your bedroom. Historically, people used side tables to house chamber pots. Some old people do that even to this day. These days, there are at least a dozen different types of bedside tables. Every one of them has a slightly different design, but essentially, they all have the same functions. Here is a list of four of the most common types of nightstands that you will find out there.

Bedside cabinets

This is a cool, contemporary nightstand that offers a lot of punch. The tabletop is large enough for a table lamp, an alarm clock, and a jug of water. There is also a combination of drawers and doors, which give the table a unique look and create plenty of extra storage space. While there might not be locks in these drawers, they will keep your things securely out of sight. So, it becomes easier for you to sort your clutter! A bedside cabinet is perfect for storing books, toiletries and other items that you might need very often.

Campaign style nightstand

The handsome brass hardware and corner caps distinguish this type of side tables from other models. But why are they called campaign-style nightstands? Well, historically, it was easy to tear down this type of furniture and take on campaigns and long journeys. Legends have it that Julius Caesar used this type of furniture when he was travelling with his army. While modern campaign style side tables might not be as easy to disassemble, they follow the old-style design. These kinds of side tables give traditional aesthetics to your room.

Built-in nightstand

As you can probably tell from the name itself, this type of side tables is, in fact, a part of the bed frame itself. Because it is not technically a separate piece of furniture, you can’t buy a built-in side table separately. Therefore, if you want a built-in side table, you have to make that decision while buying the bed. These beds have headboards with shelves that you can use as a nightstand. The benefit is that they don’t take up too much extra floor space. Some of them also come with built-in wireless charging stations. However, they are mostly only available on low-profile bed frames. So, you’ll have fewer choices to choose from.

Open-shelf nightstand

This type of bedside table has an open shelf and many levels for storage space. Design-wise, it is pretty minimalistic and is usually taller than the bed. Usually, they won’t have drawers and instead employ a light frame. So, they are also more economical than heavier bedside tables. But the downside is that you don’t get as much storage space. But you can use baskets that work as drawers to add room for storage. The open space makes them a little higher maintenance because there is no place to stash clutter, but these nightstands might be just right for you if you like showing personal items!