Designer nightstand beside a bed in a styled bedroom

Nightstands

A Surface
Worth Reaching For

A lamp, a book, a favorite object, a place to set down a cup. The bedside holds the small rituals of the room, and a well-chosen piece gives the bed a quiet counterpart.

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The Nightstand Guide

How to Choose a Nightstand

Small in footprint and used every day, a nightstand repays a careful look. Five details worth weighing.

Designer nightstand beside a bed in a styled bedroom

Match the visual weight to the bed

A substantial, solid frame holds its own beside a nightstand with real presence, while a light frame on slender legs pairs naturally with an open, airy piece. Matching weight keeps the bed and its companions in balance.

Decide what stays in view

A drawer hides the everyday, an open shelf displays a few chosen things, and a piece that combines the two does both. Decide how much of the bedside you want to see, and the choice becomes clear.

Test the reach

A drawer that opens fully from a seated position, or a door that swings clear of the bed, keeps everything within easy reach. Picture the movement before you choose.

Round the corners for the way you move

Softly eased edges are kind at a bedside, where you reach and turn without looking. They also soften the line of a room made largely of straight ones.

Let the top carry the finish

The top is the surface you see and touch most, so its finish deserves the closest look. A grain that echoes the headboard, or a contrasting tone, ties the pair together.

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Questions

Nightstand FAQs

How wide should a nightstand be?

A width of about 16 to 28 inches suits most beds. It should read as a companion to the headboard rather than compete with it.

How far should a nightstand sit from the bed?

A few inches, enough to keep the frame and the nightstand from touching while the top stays an easy reach.

Does a nightstand need to match the bed?

Not exactly. Share one quality, such as the wood tone, the metal of the pulls, or the shape of the legs, and let the rest differ.

How many drawers does a nightstand need?

One drawer holds the everyday: a book, a charger, reading glasses. Two or three suit anyone who likes to keep more close at hand, and an open shelf adds a place for a basket.

Which nightstands suit a bedroom with limited wall space?

Look for a slim top and open legs, which keep the floor in view, and a shallow depth that leaves the walkway clear. A single piece beside the bed can also stand in for a pair.

How do I arrange the top of a nightstand?

Think in a triangle: a lamp tallest at the back, a low stack of books beside it, and something small and personal in front. Leave a clear corner for a cup.

Can a nightstand serve as a side table?

Yes. Beside a lounge chair or at the end of a sofa, a nightstand gives a lamp and a cup a surface of their own, with a drawer for the things you would rather keep out of sight. Our side tables offer more to compare.

Can you help me match nightstands to my bed?

Share the bed you have in mind, or its headboard and finish, and Design Assistance can suggest nightstands that sit beautifully beside it.

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