Making sure that your bedside table styling is done to perfection will make your whole bedroom feel organised and have the feeling of being designed. A bedside table is not only a place to hold much-needed items, but it can also help to pull together the room’s scheme.
A well-styled bedside table will help to elevate the bed and headboard, creating more of a feature. This will help to draw the eye around the room as you enter, creating the feeling of a well-designed room. To get the best out of your bedside table styling, here are the top 7 secrets I use as an interior designer to create the perfect bedside table.
Choosing the right bedside table
The first step is to make sure that you have chosen the best bedside table for your room. A bedside table needs to be the right size to balance out the room. Too big, and the room will feel small. If it is too small, the furniture will feel as if it is floating in the room. Each bedside table should be about half the width of the bed in order to create a balanced look.
The height of the tables is also essential. The top of the bedside table should be the same height as the top of the mattress.
It is also vital to choose a bedside table that will work with the style of the room. They are part of the focal point within the room, so along with your bed frame, they must reflect the interior style you are trying to create.
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Create a cohesive look with your lighting
Your bedside table styling can be different for each side. In fact, it is better if they are not the same. Bedsides are personal spaces and should be tailored to the person they belong to. One way of tying them together to create a more cohesive look is to use the same lighting fixture on both tables.
There are a few different types of lighting that will work on a bedside table. The most popular is a table lamp. There are so many different styles that you can be sure to find one that will work with your interior. A table lamp is a great choice if you have a more oversized bedside table. If you have a smaller bedside table where space is at a premium, a pendant lamp or wall lamp are better options. Although these are usually used in a more contemporary interior, there are many different styles that can work with all interior design styles.
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Add some greenery
Greenery is the best and quickest way to brighten a room. There is no better place to add greenery in a bedroom than on the bedside tables. Plants will help with the air quality in the room, aiding a restful night’s sleep and making the room feel cared for. However, if caring for plants is not your thing, then faux flowers will achieve a similar effect without the upkeep.
The vase you choose for your flowers will be the way to tie the greenery into your chosen interior scheme, as most plants and flowers will work with all interior design styles. There are so many different options for you to choose from, from unique vintage vases to contemporary glass sculptural vases.
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Utilise different types of storage
Making sure that there is storage within your bedside table is crucial to ensuring that your styling remains the focal point of the design. Too much clutter on your bedside table will detract from the room’s overall look. The easiest way to include storage would be to choose a bedside table with drawers. But if this differs from the style you want or do not have the space for, then boxes and baskets become your best friend. These can be small enough to sit on top of your bedside table or larger and can sit on a shelf beneath your bedside. Another way to organise the top of your bedside table is with a tray. Any jewellery or small items can be stored here, making sure that your bedside table remains clear.
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Show off personal items
Bedside table styling is the perfect time to show off some objects that have more meaning to you. What better thing to have beside your bed than something that will make you smile. This could be a photograph of a happy memory or an ornament you treasure. It doesn’t matter what it is.
The only thing to think about is to make sure that the object’s size and height work well with the others on the bedside table. If there is something you want to display but the sizing doesn’t work, it can be visually altered by using books to adjust the height of objects.
Use artwork to create a sense of place
Hanging artwork above the headboard is more traditional, but if you want to make more of a statement with your bedside table styling, hanging artwork above the bedside is a great choice. This is a great way to extend the styling of your bedside tables and works incredibly well if you have a high headboard that cannot fit artwork above.
When hanging artwork this way, you do not want it to be wider than the bedside tables. It can also be very effective if you hang two pieces of art above one another to create the illusion of a longer piece of art.
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In this case, less is more
When styling a bedside table, the motto of ‘less is more’ definitely applies. You want to make sure your bedside table is clear with everything unnecessary hidden away. If you are struggling to create the perfect styling, a simple rule to go with is the rule of three. This is the idea of using just three items in your styling. A table lamp, a photo frame, and a tray for anything valuable would be good examples of this. You could go with something more like a vase of flowers, a beautiful box, and a small personal trinket if you want to use a pendant or wall light.
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