If you look at the history of bedside tables, you will see the initial purpose was quite different from what they are used for today. Initially, the sole purpose of a walnut bedside table was to contain the chamber pot, but with the development of proper bathrooms, they gradually started to serve a new meaning.
Bedside tables are now an integral part of interior design and are known across the world by different names like night tables, nightstands, bedside cabinets etc.
Today, we will talk about the three popular styles of bedside tables and their benefits.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF BEDSIDE CABINETS
If you categories according to design, there are three basic types of the walnut bedside table, which may differ in looks, but the end utility remains the same.
BEDSIDE CHESTS
Commonly referred to as a “chest of drawers,” a bedside chest is approximately the same height as a bed and comprises 2 to 4 drawers.
An ideal bedside chest levels with the mattress or is only slightly higher than it. It typically has a flat surface on top, which is perfect for placing frequently used things.
It is also one of the most preferred styles of bedside tables.
NIGHTSTANDS
Nightstands are more focused on aesthetics and style rather than on storage capacity. They may contain a drawer or two for storage purposes, but their primary utility is as a stand to hold things on top.
It is a quite popular style used mostly in guestrooms or hotels, with more emphasis on aesthetics.
BEDSIDE CABINETS
These are quite similar to the bedside chests, with the key difference being the extra storage. The differentiating feature is a sturdy handled door that facilitates the storage of larger items.
Apart from these basic style-based categories, bedside tables come in various shapes, materials, and, of course, colours. So, do thorough research before purchasing one for your bedroom.
Nowadays, they come in a set with a bed design, so you don’t have to spend extra hours searching for a suitable style or colour.
NOW SOME ACTUAL BENEFITS OF BEDSIDE TABLES
These are amazing for boosting any room’s aesthetics and are astounding at adding functionality to a room. Below are some of the benefits of having one in your room:
- It can be used to display beautiful lamps and hold your alarm clock. Also, if you are a habitual reader at night, you don’t need to get up and move to place the book on the shelf. You can easily just put it on the nightstand.
- It is ideal for placing laptops, mobile phones, smartwatches and other gadgets. Some table designs come with inbuild charger ports to facilitate easy charging of your devices overnight.
- It is also good to place storybooks for your kids, medicines for the elderly or if you need to keep an emergency bell for your parents or kids at night.
- Aside from the functionality, it also adds a design element to your room. You can decorate it with showpieces, photo frames or books to create a cozy and living atmosphere in the room.
Wrapping up, we would like to mention that a beautiful and durable walnut bedside table is a must for every bedroom to enhance aesthetics, add functionality, and, in general, create a cosy environment.
