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Light wood bedside tables are popular for bedrooms because they create a bright, airy feel. Woods like pine, birch, or maple bring a natural warmth while keeping the room feeling fresh and open. They work particularly well in contemporary and Scandinavian-style rooms but can suit many different decor styles.
From a design perspective, bedside tables help balance a room and frame your bed nicely. A bedroom can look a bit unfinished with just a bed alone - nightstands help complete the look and make the space feel more put together. If you get ones with drawers or shelves, they also offer extra storage space for items you might want to keep private or organized.
Elevate Your Bedroom with Light Wood Bedside Tables
When it comes to choosing bedroom furniture, it's about practicality, style and creating an inviting ambience. When shopping for light wood bedside tables, here are the key features to consider:
Height - The table should be roughly level with your mattress top or slightly higher. Most bedside tables are between 24-28 inches tall, but measure your bed height to be sure.
Storage options - Simple tables might have just a single drawer, while others offer multiple drawers or combinations of drawers and shelves. Some even include hidden features like pull-out drink holders or charging stations.
Construction quality - Look for tables made with solid wood rather than just veneer over particleboard, especially for drawer components.
Surface area - Think about what you'll keep on top. If you have a larger lamp or several items you like to keep handy, make sure the surface is wide enough. Most bedside tables are around 20-24 inches wide.
Style details - Even within light wood options, you'll find different features like:
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Tapered or straight legs
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Handle styles (some modern ones have no visible handles)
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Edge details (rounded or sharp)
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Wood grain patterns
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Different drawer front designs
Finish - Even light woods come in different sheens. A matte finish looks more modern and hides fingerprints better, while glossier finishes can make the piece stand out more.
Enhance Your Bedroom with Light Wood
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Light Wood Bedside Table Reviews
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13/02/2025
Great product
Shaz
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21/01/2025
THIS BEDSIDE TABLE IS SO LOVELY AND THE COLOUR IS GREAT I'M VERY HAPPY WITH IT
Sandy
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16/01/2025
I love these bedside tables. They’re great quality and match my style. Unfortunately one table went missing during the delivery process and it took a long time to sort out.
Shell
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10/01/2025
Nice bedside tables for a good deal ! I wish they could be a little higher but it’s still good and pretty just the way they are.
ECosta
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9/01/2025
Ordered two bedside tables on 29.11.24 and received one on 3rd Jan and the second on the 4th Jan. Disappointed as I was needing them for Guests before that. Putting them together today and one of the no 12 side trims for the top has cracked when screwing in the screw. I am very happy with the look and ease of putting together but disappointed in the delivery time and the crack.
Kay
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29/12/2024
I purchased 2 of these and they were frustrating to assemble. The tracks for the draws were very difficult. Needed better instructions. The back panel is just a sheet of laminate that you nail on. Had to get a tradie in to help and he said they were NQR. I DONT RECOMMEND
JAB
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20/09/2024
It was much smaller than I expected but still looks nice when put together.
Rebecca
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20/09/2024
Very confusing the instructions lot of fiddling around with the build of the Draws you have to put everything together including the slides which fick to the draws if yr a first timer on flat packs I don’t recommend this for you took well over 2 hrs the instructions are not straight forward not simple build
Cherie Little
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1/09/2024
A neat unit at a great price.
David
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21/08/2024
Every thing is perfect. I'm just having trouble with the bedside table legs. When I was assembling it, I noticed that the screws provided for the frame aren't secure and don't seem very reliable. Other than that, the wooden parts and drawers are very sturdy and excellent, and overall, I'm satisfied with the color and design.
Zohreh
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20/08/2024
Absolutely stunning piece of heavy furniture
Monika
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19/08/2024
Very complicated when putting together. Too Ms y screws for little drawers. It tools tidy.
Roseeta
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13/08/2024
It took a lot of redoing but eventually got it, one of them doesn't work as smoothly as it should..
Susanna
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4/08/2024
Very happy with purchase, quality for money & fast delivery.. thankyou
Jo
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31/07/2024
Love these bedside tables ❤️ they’re good quality and not only look great but they’re practical too.
Maureen