Choosing a Bedside Table
A bedside table has a relatively small footprint but an important relationship with the bed. Start with height and proportion. The surface should be comfortable to reach from the bed, while the width needs to suit both the available floor space and what you want to keep close at hand. Storage is another consideration. Bedside tables with drawers keep smaller belongings concealed, while open or more minimal forms provide an accessible surface for a lamp, book and everyday essentials.
Timber Bedside Tables
Timber brings natural grain and tonal variation to furniture beside the bed. Huset’s collection includes solid timber bedside tables in oak and teak, with different drawer configurations, proportions and finishes to consider. A timber bedside table can coordinate with a Bed Frame from the same collection, but it does not need to match. Combining different timber tones can work well when there is a clear relationship between their warmth, proportions and surrounding materials.
Bedside Tables in Different Materials and Finishes
Bedside furniture does not have to be timber. Marble, metal and other finishes can introduce contrast alongside an upholstered or timber bed, while colour provides another way to connect the bedside with elements elsewhere in the room. Multipurpose side tables can also work beside a bed when their height, scale and function suit the space. This creates more choice beyond conventional drawer-based bedside furniture, particularly where a lighter or more compact form is preferred.
Bedside Tables for Small Bedrooms
Where space beside the bed is limited, look closely at the overall width and depth rather than relying on the product name alone. A narrow bedside table or compact side table can provide a useful surface without taking unnecessary floor space. Consider what you actually need to accommodate. If storage is important, a compact table with a drawer may be more useful than an open form. If you primarily need somewhere for a light, phone or book, a smaller surface may be enough.
Pairing Bedside Tables with Bedroom Furniture
Bedside tables can be selected as part of a coordinated bedroom collection or treated as individual pieces. Repeating a timber, colour or detail can create a visual connection, while contrasting materials can give the bedside greater definition. Explore the complete Bedroom Furniture collection, including bed frames and Chest of Drawers, to consider how furniture works together across the room.
Explore Bedside Tables in Melbourne
Shop bedside tables online or visit Huset’s Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne to experience selected furniture, materials and finishes. If you would like to see a particular bedside table, contact our team before visiting to confirm its current showroom availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
A bedside table should be comfortable to reach while you're in bed. Use the height of your mattress as a reference, then consider how you use the surface and the proportions of the bed.
Check the complete width and depth of the table and consider what you need to keep beside the bed. A narrow bedside table or compact side table can provide useful surface space without occupying more floor area than necessary.
No. Bedside tables can coordinate with the bed through material, colour or proportion without being from the same collection. Contrasting materials can also work when there is a clear relationship between the pieces.
Yes, provided its height, dimensions and function suit bedside use. Some multipurpose tables are specifically designed to work across living and bedroom spaces. Huset's Block table, for example, is explicitly described as suitable for use as a night table as well as a coffee table or trolley.
Not necessarily. Drawers provide concealed storage for smaller items, while an open bedside table creates a lighter form and provides easy access to things you use regularly.
Selected bedside tables can be viewed at Huset's Cheltenham showroom. Contact the team before visiting if you want to confirm that a particular product or finish is currently on display.
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