Your bedroom wouldn’t be complete without a pair of bedside tables. These functional design pieces can offer storage opportunities, and with some thoughtful styling, can have a considerable impact on the overall aesthetic balance of your bedroom. Styling your bedside tables can be a challenge; cluttered surfaces or decorative imbalances can easily throw off your space’s feng shui. To create a captivating bedside ensemble, read on for our five best bedside table decorating ideas!
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Commit to a Theme
Hang tight, all you decorating addicts! Before you start thinking about bedside table styling, make sure you lay the groundwork for the bedroom of your dreams. An important first step is to select a theme for your bedroom. This can be based on a certain colour scheme (e.g. beachy blue and white, rustic green and beige, moody maroon and brown, etc.) or style (e.g. coastal, French provincial, bohemian, etc.). With a specific theme in mind, choosing cohesive furniture, textiles, and decorative pieces will be a much easier task.
Choose Your Perfect Bedside Table
It’s time to find the perfect bedside tables for your room. For superior craftsmanship and longevity, opt for high-quality bedside tables made from sustainable materials such as timber, bamboo, and glass.
When in doubt, refer back to your theme. If you’re going for a modern, minimalist approach, you might consider glass-topped bedside tables (like our Bella Glass lamp table). If a retro or mid-century modern look is more your style, go for clean-lined hardwood side tables (like our Paris Hardwood Bedside Table). Or maybe you prefer the homey and graceful feel of a traditional-style interior. In that case, you should look for rich wood tones and soft edges (check out the Franki Hardwood Round Side Table).
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Incorporate some natural charm with a potted plant
Potted houseplants offer a range of benefits for both your bedroom style and your sleep health. Not only do plants provide your space with an element of natural beauty, they regulate humidity levels and filter air pollutants, enhancing your sleep environment. Some popular plants for bedrooms include devil’s ivy, snake plants, aloe vera, and lavender.
When choosing a pot, find a size that will allow your plant to grow and spread comfortably. Glazed ceramic pots are available in a wide range of colours and sizes, and are ideal for all varieties of indoor houseplants.
Use a candle for some ambiance
Your bedroom is your retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Create a space that imparts a sense of relaxation and inner peace with a selection of candles. Warm-toned flickering light can create a cozy, intimate atmosphere, while scented candles such as lavender and eucalyptus varieties can help to relieve stress. You can even incorporate your candles into a nightly meditation practice to ease your mind and optimise your sleep routine.
Add a chic lamp for your bedside table
Never underestimate the power of lighting and ambience. A bedside table lamp (or two) is an essential component of your bedroom decor. Choose a style that ties in well with your theme, and ensure the lamp is proportioned well in comparison to the size of your bed and side table. A soft white bulb is best for relaxation, and offers just enough illumination for bedtime reading.
Benefits of decorating your side table
When styled well, the right bedside tables can enhance the functional and aesthetic value of your room, and create a space that is optimal for relaxation and undisturbed sleep.
Reducing clutter
Bedside tables are a practical solution for reducing visual clutter. When you leave mess to accumulate across the floor or over the top of furniture, it will be more challenging for you to unwind and relax. This is due to excess sensory input, which can increase anxiety levels and reduce the mind’s ability to focus. A recent study by St Lawrence University found that people who slept in cluttered rooms were significantly more likely to have problems falling asleep and staying asleep when compared to those in tidy rooms. Bedside tables provide a convenient storage solution, allowing you to eliminate clutter and create a healthier sleep environment.
Set the mood
A bedside table is more than a few drawers on legs; it’s an opportunity to enhance your bedroom’s appeal. If your bedside style complements your room and contributes to its atmosphere and ambience, it will be more inviting. Whether you introduce a selection of candles, lighting, greenery, or other decorative objects, the ultimate goal is to create a space that creates aesthetic harmony while evoking a sense of serenity.
Are you looking for the perfect bedside tables for your bedroom? Browse our complete range of premium, sustainable bedside tables and find inspiration. Our products are available in a range of modern, stylish designs, and are expertly crafted to create an impactful presence in any space.
