The humble bedside table is a busy piece of furniture, providing perching space for lighting, an alarm clock and reading matter, or stretching to shelves, drawers or cupboards for more substantial storage. And white will always get noticed. Go for a pair and they will make a star of a central bed, bringing order and balance to a decorating scheme. Seek out matching wardrobes and chests of drawers for full-on co-ordination or go mismatching for a more relaxed feel. Hi-gloss curving designs are tailormade for contemporary bedrooms, while you may prefer to look for painted, vintage-style, distressed or shabby-chic pieces if your room has something of the country cottage about it.
Smart design with scalloped trim and turned legs. One drawer and one internal shelf. Available with a left or right-hand opening door. MDF with antiqued acrylic paint finish and varnish.
Romance White Bedside Table, £185, Barker and Stonehouse (opens in new tab)
With no corners or sharp edges, this round table and drawer unit is ideal for the side of the bed. It features two deep drawers and a lip around the perimeter to prevent items rolling off. White gloss lacquer.
Sphere Gloss White Bedside Table, £199, Dwell (opens in new tab)
A classic and elegant addition to your bedroom collection, this bedside table set offers both style and storage. A shelf provides space for books and ornaments, whilst the single drawer holds all your bedtime essentials. Set comprises two matching Wilton bedside tables. Pine and MDF.
Wilton White Bedside Table Set, 150, John Lewis (opens in new tab)
Classic and elegant, the distressed, white-painted Amelie bedside table is subtly feminine with its carved detailing. The painted wood colour is an antique white, with authentic distressing along some of the edges, bowed drawer fronts and feet. Poplar.
Amelie Three-drawer White Bedside Table, £299, Feather and Black (opens in new tab)
Flaunting an improved painted finish and breathtaking mirrored fronts, this bedside cabinet from the New Elysee collection will turn your bedroom into a boudoir. Available in deep black and elegant ivory colour options, it's styled with traditional Queen Anne-style legs, metal drop handles and a shiny glass top that protects the furniture against scuffs and scratches.
Elysee Two-Drawer Bedside Cabinet, £139, Very (opens in new tab)
Smart bedside table that is subtly oriental in style and hand-finished and waxed in distressed off-white. Supplied fully assembled. Poplar.
Mandara White Bedside Table, £245, Lombok (opens in new tab)
Designed by Habitat's in-house team, this white 1 drawer bedside unit is a clean Scandinavian-style design. This stylish design has a solid ash base and elegant tapered legs, with a lacquered wood top.
Tatsuma White Bedside Unit, £95, Habitat (opens in new tab)
Decorated with intricate floral garlands, this elegant bedside table has two drawers with a subtly distressed white finish and contrasting antiqued bronze handles. Made from painted MDF and pine. Assembled.
Toulouse Nightstand, £60, Dunelm (opens in new tab)
This stylish table can be used up or downstairs. It’s a design-led piece, but it won’t dominate the room. It’s happy to hang back and complement your living space, while providing valuable storage. It has two slanted legs on either side, and integrated drawers handles. Assembly required. Made from engineered wood with a gloss finish.
Elona Bedside Table, £129, Made (opens in new tab)
A sophisticated, traditional bedside table with a beautiful soft white painted finish.
Carmelle Bedside Chest, £199, Marks and Spencer (opens in new tab)
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