“Modern homes require modern solutions”. Why not for your bedroom? A bedroom is the most important room in a home where one takes rest after a hectic day of work. But what if, you are taking a rest at night and you remember that you have forgotten to take the prescribed medicines and you are too tired to get up from bed to the medicines which are kept in the closets?
A bedside table could be the thing that will help in these tired nights. Not only you can keep your life-saving medicines but also many other important things such as an emergency inhaler, and remotes for your electronic devices which tend to get lost, it also improves the aesthetics of your bedroom, etc.
What types of bedside tables are available in the market and which one should you buy?
Visiting a furniture showroom/market you will observe the following types of
A small table with four legs: If you want to keep it simple, this may work but it is not recommended as you won’t have the convenience of keeping many articles and would be messy.
With drawers: It is the most recommended are preferred type as you can keep articles in an organized manner. For instance, if the table has three drawers then the table top could be used for keeping bedside lamps, glass/a bottle of water, and your mobile(s). The first one could be used for your daily medicines and night creams. Similarly, your second drawer could be used to keep your electronic items such as your laptop/pads and remotes and lastly the 3rd drawer could be your drawer for keeping secret stuff.
Customized ones: You can also use a customized bedside table according to your needs. You can even choose colours according to your needs.
Before going for bedside table shopping, it is highly recommended to make a note for what are the main purpose of the table for which you are buying. You should measure the height of your bed and buy a bedside table keeping in mind the height of your bed else it will look disproportionate and may damage the aesthetics of your lovely bedroom.
DIY décor tips
- Placing two side table on both sides of the bed will bring a sober look to your bedroom.
- Placing a fancy bowl on the top, beside the bed lamps can be useful for keeping those small precious things such as your jewellery.
- Keeping dwarf Sansevieria plant (snake plant) on the table top could be the thing that will help keep oxygen levels high in your bedroom.