Nightstand - a small cabinet with drawers, shelves and a door, located near the bed. The nightstand is used as a convenient place for small stuff: magazines, books, mobile phone, lamp, tablet, framed photos, glass, baby monitor, alarm clock. Inside the cabinet, you can store bed linen, cosmetics, clothes. Such furniture performs not only a functional, but also a decorative role.

Unlike other storage furniture, a compact pedestal allows you to save space, while things are at arm's length. This provides easy access to the desired object. Finally, nightstands give bedroom interior a complete look.

Types of nightstands

• Regular Nightstand - a classic option with or without legs.

• Console nightstand - significantly saves the space and looks impressive (nightstand "hovers" in the air), but difficult to install.

Shape of a nightstand

Rectangular / square - located anywhere in the room. It is a classical form of a nightstand, which harmoniously fits in almost any interior.

Corner nightstand - is installed in the corner. This solution makes sense for a small bedroom.

You can find oval and round nightstands. They are very elegant, but less versatile, because they will not fit every interior. There are also exclusive, limited edtion solutions, like a glass pyramid or a ladder.

Material

Wood is an eco-friendly, durable, beautiful, but expensive material. Such furniture is often decorated with drawings and carvings. Wooden models are perfect for people with asthma or allergies. A solid wood nightstand will serve you for decades, this should be taken into account when changing the bedroom furnishings.

Usually, nightstands are made of mahogany, oak, birch, pine, beech. In this case, hard and durable rocks, for example, oak or beech will cost more than soft pine.

Particleboard and MDF - an imitation of wood, but much cheaper. By nature and lifespan it significantly differs from natural wood, as it lasts less and looks worse. Such materials are appropriate in case of often changes the interior of the bedroom. Nightstands made of particleboard has a lower price and is more toxic than the MDF analogue.

In the bedroom it is undesirable to purchase nightstands from the chipboard for two reasons: firstly, in this room a person spends up to a third of the day, and secondly, it is not always possible to ventilate the bedroom (for example, in winter). This is especially important if someone from the family suffers from asthma or allergies.

To improve the performance of the product, it is laminated or covered with veneer. Laminated chipboard is cheaper and more resistant to wear and scratches, but veneer perfectly imitates solid wood and gives an impressive look of the cabinet.

Composite - nightstand consists of metal (frame), glass (table top) and plastic (trim) parts.

An interesting option - upholstered nightstands (leather, eco-leather, fur or fabric). Such models not only look spectacular, but also safer - with an accidental impact on the edges of such furniture it is more difficult to get injured.

Size of a nightstand

The size of the curbstone is determined, first of all, by the area of ​​the room and its intended purpose. If the bedroom is small or a curbstone is only needed as a stand for a book, lamp or mobile phone, you can choose a model with 2-3 shelves and a drawer. In a large-sized bedroom, you can put a more spacious cabinet with a large number of boxes.

The size of the cabinet can also be influenced by its location and interior features of the room. In some cases, two small thumbs located on the sides of the bed will look more advantageous than a large one. And, conversely, one large model can perfectly fit into the interior of the bedroom.

The height of the model should be related to the height of the bed: too high will close the view in the room, too low will be uncomfortable in operation, since there will be inconvenience in getting objects.

Important: note that the number and size of furniture affect the quality of airing the room. This is especially true for the bedroom. To make the room well ventilated, the furniture should not be large.

Style

Baroque/rococo - curvilinear forms (sinuous legs, curved facades), an abundance of decor, pastel shades. Material - valuable wood species, for example, mahogany or walnut.

Classic - symmetrical forms, classic decor (wood carvings), discreet tones. Material - a variety of wood species, MDF, chipboard.

Modern - flowing streamlined shapes, rich decor, non-standard solutions (leather or eco leather). Material - wood or MDF.

High-tech / minimalism - simple geometric shapes, minimum decor, black and light colors. Often there are models in the hanging version.

Country - simple forms, restrained decor, pastel colors. Material - simple wood species, for example, pine or birch.

 

Nightstands - furniture hardware

When choosing a bedside table, pay attention to the quality of the handles and guides for the drawers. First of all, they must be strong and resistant to wear. Also, make sure the handle is comfortable and the drawers are easy to open (without creaking and noise). The door of the curbstone should hang securely on the hinges.

Nightstands with different storage options

Shelves and drawers - allow you to store different things. For small things, books, a tablet, models with open shelves will do. If it is supposed to store clothes or clothes, it is better to choose a model with drawers or shelves, which closes the door. Sometimes such drawers have a lock.

Swivel/retractable table - increases the useful area of ​​the nightstand and increases the comfort of its use (for example, it is more convenient to get items while in bed).

Legs - can be either adjustable or not. Adjustable legs give the stability of the nightstand on an uneven floor.

Wheels - turn the stationary cabinet into a mobile, which greatly facilitates its movement. This option is relevant for frequent cleaning of the floor or changing the situation in the bedroom.

Important: for today, models with a drawer, a niche for books and a turntable are popular. And if you supplement this model with a mirror, you can turn it into a full dressing table.

Pro tips for choosing a right nightstand

• First of all, you should measure the space where you plan to install the nightstand. Knowing the parameters it is much easier to choose a suitable model.
• The bedside table should be safe for health. Quality furniture is made from safe materials like wood and hypoallergenic plastic.
• Nightstand should be stable: pay attention to the quality of the legs or wheels. If the model is pendant, evaluate the reliability of the fasteners.
• Make sure that there are no defects in the cabinet (scratches, chips, deformations, etc.) and check the condition of the connections, retractable mechanisms.
• If nightstands comes unassembled, it must have an assembly instruction.
• To distinguish natural wood from chipboard covered with veneer, it is necessary to pay attention to the corners: the sections of the chipboard are rectangular in shape, there are no patterns or roundness.
• It is advisable to choose nightstands without sharp corners - this will reduce the risk of accidental injury. Especially relevant point, if the you have small children.

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