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How tall should a nightstand be in comparison to your bed?
Designers, including Cloud, offer their tips and advice on how to choose the ideal nightstand.
Once the right-size bed is in place, it’s easier to choose nightstands.
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Just take all the other pieces in the space into consideration when choosing nightstands, says designerStephanie Goldman.
The width depends on how much space you have left.
Designers agree that there are no hard rules on how wide your nightstand can be.
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With width, I think you’re able to have a little more fun, Alfano says.
Goldman agrees: I personally love using big chests for a symmetrical look when I work with clients."
Look for unusual pieces that can become nightstands.
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Personalize With Mismatched Tables
According to Alfano, bedside tablesdont need to match.
She has two different vintage nightstands in her bedroom.
If you do have mismatched nightstands, interior designerCaroline Ageehas a solution.
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A drawer can hold small items that tend to fall off your nightstand.
Consider all of these little details when choosing a nightstand.
To easily reach items, it’s ideal to have a nightstand that’s perfectly level with your mattress.
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It can depend on how high the top of your mattress is from the floor.
Measure to the top of your mattress to see if 32 inches will be too high or just right.
The average nightstand is between 25 to 28 or 30 inches tall.
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Any nightstand over 30 or 32 inches is considered to be a tall bedside table.
