Prop up your table with bed risers. To make your table taller in a hurry, purchase leg extensions or bed risers to place under your table legs. Bed risers can be found in wood and plastic, in an assortment of sizes and shapes. Be sure to purchase a set of risers that will support the weight of your table.
Should a bedside table be higher or lower?
As a general rule of thumb, the top of your nightstand should be level with the top of your mattress, or about 2-4” taller. It's much easier for somebody to reach above to grab something when they're laying on the bed, as opposed to reaching below.
What is the best height for a bedside table?
It's probably about 22.5-25.5 inches from the ground to the top of the mattress (25 inches is typical for most standard beds). Choose a nightstand that's approximately 23.5 inches high for the perfect fit.
How high should a nightstand be in relation to the bed?
If you have been shopping for a nightstand, the average height is between 24 and 28 inches which match the traditional height of a bed which is 25 inches from the floor to the mattress.
What can I use instead of a bedside cabinet?
- A Bar Cart. Kelly Zugay. One Kings Lane.
- A Garden Stool. Style Me Pretty.
- A Floating Shelf. HGTV.
- A Single Chair. Smart Furniture.
- A Desk or Vanity. My Domaine.
- A Stack of Books. McGrath II.
- A Vintage or DIY Ladder. Remodelista.
What can you use for a side table?
- A Trash Can.
- Vintage Suitcases In A Stack.
- A Large Stack of Books.
- Use Floating Shelves.
- A Conveniently Placed Ladder.
- A Large Trunk.