Q: How high should your bedside table be?
A: The same size as your mattress height.
Standard bedside tables typically measure between 24-28" in height (depending on the style of your bed - contemporary beds tend to sit much lower than traditional). Not only will an ideal table height make your mornings easier when reaching for that snooze button, but perfectly sized bedside tables will also keep your room in proper proportion.
It's a domino effect. When your tables are too small, people tend to overcompensate by placing enormous lamps on them to fill the space (creating an Alice in Wonderland look), and when your tables are too large, people tend to place tiny table lamps on them (creating weirdness). Both these options will detract from a flowing and "pulled-together" look. Hope that was helpful - see you next Tuesday for another tip.
