Bedside Tables & Night Stands

Keep it level with the mattress. A tabletop within 2 inches of the mattress top makes it easy to reach a phone, a glass of water, or the alarm clock without sitting all the way up. Most bedside tables land between 22 and 28 inches tall.

Two matching tables give a bedroom that balanced, symmetrical feel. But one is plenty in a smaller room or a single-sleeper setup, and mixing two different designs at the same height works fine if symmetry is not the goal.

It is hidden storage against easy access. Drawers tuck away the chargers, medications, and odds and ends, keeping the top clear. Open shelves put books or decor within reach and on display. One drawer plus one open shelf tends to give you the best of both.

Yes. Several series include matching bedside tables and beds within the same design family. And even across different series, keeping to one finish tone, White Oak, Noir Oak, or Walnut, pulls the bedroom together without needing an identical set.

Enough for the nightly essentials. A top of at least 16 by 16 inches holds a lamp, a phone, and a glass without crowding. A smaller 12 by 12 inch top fits a tight space, but you will have to be choosier about what sits on it.

Shallow keeps the path clear. A depth of 14 inches or less stops the table from creeping into the walkway around the bed. In a really tight layout, a wall-mounted floating shelf is another way to go.

No need for an exact match. Staying in the same finish family, a shared wood tone or material, keeps things cohesive. Pairing a lighter table with a darker bed, or the reverse, actually adds a bit of welcome contrast.

Give the base room to sit. Choose a table deep enough that the whole lamp base rests on the surface with nothing hanging off the edge, and a wider, heavier base is steadier to begin with. Anti-slip pads underneath help settle any last wobble.