Bedside tables for the bedroom: variations and recommendations for selection

Bedside tables for the bedroom - this is a comfortable and, of course, a necessary thing. They have a lot of appointments, and they are also easy to use. This element of the interior is needed in each bedroom, the varieties and selection will be discussed in this article.

In the bedroom, in addition to the details of direct assignment, minor items also deserve attention, many of whom forget or do not know at all what they are for. These items include a bedside table. It can be both on legs and on wheels for easy movement around the room if it is supposed to change its location. The main purpose of the bedside table for the bedroom is as follows:

• mainly they place an alarm clock, a lamp, a mobile phone with a charger, a laptop, a tablet, a glass of water, glasses, and so on;
• the appearance of the table can decorate the interior of the entire bedroom, as there is a huge selection of different models available; pick up something unique and original will not be difficult;
• For those who combine a bedroom with a dining room and workplace, such a table is perfect, because you can eat and work on it with a laptop;
• can be used as a stand for indoor plants or TV; This is a good option if you picked up a table that fits perfectly with the interior design, and you could not find a TV stand.

Such a table can be made of any material, from chipboard to wrought or glass. Consider the most common materials for the manufacture of these items.

Metal products look both elegant and strict. For these tables do not need a lot of space and you can make them according to an individual sketch. But there is a conditional disadvantage - weight. Quality metal products have good weight. Metal tables are not suitable for all interior solutions.

The first pieces of furniture were made of wood, therefore, are considered the most durable. They fit well in any interior. Tables made of natural wood are beautiful, reliable and durable, but require special care. So that external factors do not adversely affect them, furniture must be treated with specialized antiseptic substances. Thanks to them, the products will not crack, soak upon contact with moisture. In addition, the tables will not be attacked by pests (tree parasites).

Tables can be made of different wood species. In the production of used birch, oak, pine, walnut, alder. Of all the materials listed above, high-quality and sturdy high-quality products are obtained, but they will be expensive. Make the tables and rattan. Connoisseurs of quality material will definitely get themselves a bedside table from this breed. It can be made of any shape and complexity. Unpretentious in the care of rattan has a small weight, which will often and effortlessly move it around the room.

Glass tables are beautiful and exquisite. They look good in different styles of interior, easily fit into many furnishings.. Modern models are made of glass that you just can't break, although you can, of course, do it, so you should be careful anyway. Glass bedside tables are stylish and aesthetic, but they will have to be constantly looked after. Dust quickly accumulates on their surface - it will need to be regularly washed from the table.

Currently, manufacturers make plastic furniture of good quality, but this is not a guarantee of its durability. Before buying plastic furniture make sure that there is no toxicity by looking at quality certificates.

Furniture made of laminated chipboard is considered “patterned” and looks boring. It is short-lived. The material itself is recognized as toxic and undesirable for use in rooms for sleeping and permanent residence in it. And also not recommended to use this material in children's rooms. This is due to the features and low cost of production, which uses formaldehyde resins that emit toxic substances when heated on hot days. At the same time, this material is cheap and widespread.

There is a safer and more environmentally friendly type of material - class E1 chipboard. Its formaldehyde content is minimal. It can be used in bedrooms and children’s rooms, but it’s impossible to visually distinguish it from the cheap version in the store. It is rarely used because of its high cost, and under the guise of E1 it is most often given its cheap counterpart. Make sure that in front of you furniture made of material chipboard class E1 can be just asking the seller for a quality certificate. If you can not provide it for any reason, to make a purchase in this store is not desirable.

Another of the available and environmentally friendly materials for the production of furniture structures - MDF. It can imitate various materials, durable and outwardly pleasant.

Sizes, as well as forms, this household item has a huge variety. All dimensions and configurations can be chosen for themselves, taking into account the area of ​​its application, the place of permanent deployment and the size of the room itself. If the main purpose of the bedside table is to place only a lamp and an alarm clock on it, in this case it may be small. When the bedroom has a large area and it is spent most of the time, then a large-sized table with many multifunctional shelves and stands will be needed. In order to use such tables comfortably, they should not be less than standard dimensional parameters.

• Height - an important parameter. If the table is too high, it will be inconvenient to use it. For a symmetrical and aesthetic view of the room, the height of the table should be equal to the height of the bed. The optimal parameter is 60 cm.
• Width. This value depends on the dimensional values ​​of the bed itself. Next to a single model or loft, a bedside table of 40–60 cm wide will be optimal. In combination with a double bed or larger, the width can vary from 60 to 100 cm. A width of 30 cm is suitable for installing a small number of small objects.
• Length. This parameter depends on the purpose of the product and its application. If only the arrangement of objects is planned, then it is desirable that the depth does not exceed 50 cm.

Designer bedside tables can have unusual, bizarre forms, and you need to find a product that is good "will rise" in a certain place. These pieces of furniture can be represented in several forms.

• Square model considered a standard copy, suitable for any room.It can be made in the classic or any other embodiment. This model will look lovely in almost any bedroom.

• Round model recognized as a versatile choice for a modest square room. Such a variety can be placed not only on the side of the bed, but also in the corner zones. Such a table often takes up empty space.

• Non-standard forms. The specified copies can be made in the form of a pyramid or a rectangle. Considered popular tables broken structure. Such products are purchased exclusively for decorative purposes, because they look beautiful and unusual.

A bedside table is a must have. They do not resemble each other in different styles.

• Minimalist style well fit tables made of metal, rattan or "good" plastic. Most often they have a calm, dull color. Often used in white. In a small room it is not necessary to install 2 elements when you can do with one, which will add to the space of uniqueness.

• In the bedroom, made country styleIt is possible to install furniture of natural colors from material of natural origin. This model should be as massive as possible, seasoned in a “rustic” manner.

• When the style of the room reflects a certain culture (for example, Japan), it should be visible in all elements of the furniture, including in small tables.

• In the classical style It will look gorgeous table made of natural wood with carved details.

When searching for a bedside table, you need to pay attention to the following features:

• pre-determine what model of bedside table you want to buy - stationary or mobile (on wheels);
• choose models from high-quality materials; they must be environmentally friendly, safe, reliable;
• pay due attention to the design of the selected furniture, here you need to start from the style in which the interior of the room as a whole is implemented; for example, in a classical setting it would be inappropriate to look at a chrome table, and a carved, antique-style table top will not fit into the modern style;
• look at the table carefully - it should be made in perfect quality; take a look at all the surfaces of the selected product - if you notice scratches, creases, frayed areas or chips on them, then it is better not to buy the product and visit another furniture store;
• make sure that the product is well-assembled - the table should not swing or make creaking noises, the design should be stable and strong, if you have any doubts about the quality, it is better not to buy such furniture
• It is recommended to buy branded furniture from well-known brands, such bedside tables usually have a high price, but they are worth it; branded options are performed in good quality, look more solid and last longer.

Bedside tables in the bedrooms complement the overall picture and make the interior more harmonious and complete. They are well infused into a variety of styles.

• Bed-shaped square tables of small size and white color will make it interesting to look near a laconic white bed with a high snow-white headboard, decorated with quilted embroidery. Furniture in these colors will stand out and attract more attention if it is placed against a dark accent wall, for example, a dark emerald green.

• A small round table made of golden metal will find its place next to a double bed with blue pillows and linens, a gray veil against the light walls and a white ceiling.On such a table you can identify a small lamp or decorative vase.

• The square-shaped bedside table with metal legs will be a great addition to the king-size bed in black and white (with a predominance of white on the bedding). On such a table there will be enough space for a bedside lamp with striped color with fresh flowers in pots.

• Minimalistic, rough, angular tables of snow-white color will complement the white bed with a high soft headboard. Against the background of a light finish, such a tandem will look too whitish, so in order to dilute it, you need to lay a black plaid, and put large table lamps with blue shades on the tables.

See how to make a bedside table with your own hands in the next video.