We are mindful of how personal nightstands can be. Often, they are where people keep both their everyday comforts, from eyeglasses to tissues, as well as cherished or sentimental items, from rings to credit cards.
A nightstand can be so much more than a little storage unit. A thoughtfully designed nightstand enhances your everynight living. It becomes your control center for myriad comforts as well as your own necessities. If you are part of a couple, you can each have your own variation on the nightstand theme, reflecting your sensibilities and proclivities.
We consider:
Bedside lamps These need to be at the right height and scale (vis-à-vis your ceiling, your headboard, and your nightstand size). The right shade diffuses the light so it’s gentle and beautiful.
Secondary lighting A custom headboard can have built-in reading lights so one person can read without disturbing the other. A dim motion-sensing light can be installed under the bed or under the nightstand, providing just enough light to keep you safe.
Plugs/chargers The convenience of outlets and charging pads can’t be overlooked. We always recommend directly mounting plugs on the side of the nightstand and inside a drawer.
The tabletop Our standard recommendation is to have a custom glass top for the nightstand. Imagine no longer fretting over an absent coaster, a dripping candle, or spilled lotion.
Storage and storage boxes You may be better-suited for drawers than for doors on your nightstand. For the book-stacker, a pull-out shelf can be a nice feature. Beautiful boxes can hold cards & less-fun mail, dog toys, your remotes, mementoes & miscellany.
This is Post I (of 4) in our series The Bedroom as Personal Sanctuary. Thanks for reading!
