Design Advice • Bedroom
A bedside table may be one of the smaller pieces of furniture in a bedroom, but it has an outsized influence on how the room looks and feels.
The best luxury bedside side tables combine useful storage, considered proportions, beautiful materials and a strong enough design identity to complement the wider bedroom without overwhelming it.
Shop Luxury Bedside TablesWhat makes a bedside table feel luxurious?
Quality materials
Natural woods, marble, leather, cane and refined finishes bring depth, texture and longevity.
Thoughtful details
Soft-close drawers, beautifully formed edges and carefully engineered storage elevate the design.
Perfect proportions
The right height and width create better visual balance and make the table easier to use.
Practical storage
Drawers and open shelving keep essentials close without making the bedroom feel cluttered.
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Bolia Luxe
Wall-mounted oak storage with distinctive herringbone detailing and soft-close drawers.
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Bolia Cana
Scandinavian storage combining natural wood with tactile woven cane detailing.
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Novamobili Norman
Refined Italian bedroom furniture with wood, leather and Carrara marble options.
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Tamo Design Kari
Solid oak construction with both concealed drawer storage and an accessible open shelf.
View ProductHow to choose a luxury bedside table
A beautiful bedside table can still feel wrong if its dimensions, materials or storage don’t suit the bedroom.
Before choosing a design, think about how you actually use the space. Do you want somewhere to hide chargers, books and personal items? Would you rather keep everything visually minimal? Do you need a generous surface for a table lamp, or is floor space more important?
Start with the height of your bed
As a general guide, the top of the bedside table should sit somewhere around the height of your mattress. Too low and reaching for a lamp or glass becomes awkward. Too high and the table can visually dominate the bed.
Think about width as well as height
Compact bedrooms often benefit from narrow or wall-mounted designs, while a king or super king bed usually has enough visual weight to accommodate a more substantial bedside cabinet.
Choose storage around the way you live
If you prefer completely clear surfaces, drawers allow books, chargers and personal items to disappear from view. If you regularly read in bed, an open shelf can make more sense. In a deliberately minimalist bedroom, a single floating drawer may provide everything you need.
Scandinavian bedside tables
Scandinavian furniture typically places natural materials, simple forms and practical details at the centre of the design.
Look for
Oak, cane, soft neutral finishes and clean architectural forms.
Best suited to
Calm bedrooms built around timber, linen and warm neutral tones.
Italian bedside tables
Italian bedroom furniture often introduces richer finishes, sophisticated material combinations and greater customisation.
Look for
Marble, lacquer, leather, walnut and carefully considered detailing.
Best suited to
Design-led bedrooms where furniture forms part of a complete interior scheme.
Designer Pick
Bolia Luxe: refined, floating bedroom storage
The Bolia Luxe Bedside Table demonstrates how a small piece of furniture can introduce detail without creating visual clutter.
Designed by Michael H. Nielsen, Luxe is wall-mounted, leaving the floor visible underneath and creating a particularly light architectural appearance.
Its herringbone-patterned wooden surface provides the visual detail, while soft-close drawer storage keeps everyday essentials hidden.
Best for: contemporary bedrooms, smaller rooms and anyone looking for floating bedside storage.
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Bolia Cana: Scandinavian design with natural texture
For a softer interpretation of Scandinavian design, the Bolia Cana Bedside Table combines natural wood with distinctive woven cane detailing.
Designed by Danish duo Steffensen & Würtz, Cana works particularly well in bedrooms using linen, warm neutrals and other natural materials.
Best for: Scandinavian bedrooms, natural interiors and relaxed, material-led schemes.
Floating bedside table or freestanding bedside cabinet?
Floating
Wall-mounted bedside tables create a lighter visual appearance and keep more of the floor visible.
Particularly suitable for smaller bedrooms, contemporary interiors and schemes where minimalism is the priority.
Freestanding
Freestanding nightstands generally provide more storage and a stronger physical presence alongside the bed.
Particularly useful for larger bedrooms or when you want drawers, shelving and greater flexibility.
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Shop the CollectionFrequently Asked Questions
What height should a bedside table be?
As a general rule, look for a bedside table with a surface somewhere around the height of the top of your mattress. This makes items easier to reach and generally creates better visual balance.
Are bedside tables and nightstands the same thing?
The terms are commonly used interchangeably. Nightstand is particularly common in North America, while bedside table and bedside cabinet are widely used in the UK.
Are floating bedside tables good for small bedrooms?
Yes. Keeping the floor visible underneath the furniture can make a smaller bedroom feel lighter and less crowded.
Should bedside tables match?
They don’t have to. Matching tables create symmetry, but different designs can work beautifully if they share proportions, materials or related colours.
What materials work best for luxury bedside tables?
Solid and veneered woods provide warmth, marble introduces visual richness, lacquer offers colour and a contemporary feel, while cane and leather add texture.