Small Pieces with Big Impact: Tailoring Your Bedside Table to Your Favourite Style

Your bedside table might be small in size, but it plays a big role in your bedroom’s personality. Beyond its practical use for storing nighttime essentials, it’s also a design opportunity – a chance to express your style and bring balance to your space. In this guide, we’ll explore how to choose and style bedside tables for some of the most popular style trends.

Japandi: Zen Meets Warm Minimalism

A relatively recent style trend, Japandi is all about calm simplicity. The Blair Natural Bedside Table echoes Japandi with its natural wood tone, minimal silhouette, and sliding drawers for hidden storage – great for keeping surfaces serene. Similarly, the Maeve Bedside Table – Natural features fluted wood‑look sliding doors and a pared‑back profile for a refined, tactile finish that balances form and function.

Look for: light‑toned wood with clean lines, subtle texture, and restraint. Keep tabletops minimal.

Styling tips: Pair with linen bedding, a small plant in a muted ceramic vase, and a shaded lamp to soften the glow. 

Modern Coastal: Airy, Lightand Breezy

Modern coastal echoes nature in subtle, clean ways. The Malena Bedside Table – Natural brings modern coastal charm through its natural-textured wood-look finish and “wave” drawer design – airy, relaxed, and practical. The Canyon Two-Drawer Bedside Table brings a retro twist to the style with its rattan details, perfect in a light, beach‑inspired setting.

Look for: white or pale wood finishes, driftwood or rattan textures, clean lines.

Styling tips: Style with a lamp that uses natural textures, a small stack of whitewashed books, and a coastal print or seashell decorated tray.

Farmhouse: Rustic Charm with a Comforting Twist

The farmhouse style is inviting, warm and familiar. The Hastings Bedside Table bridges farmhouse and coastal timelessly. Its matte rustic drawer-front, open shelf and brass handle deliver warmth and simplicity, ideal for a relaxed farmhouse bedroom.

Look for: weathered finishes, classic shapes, mixed storage (drawers plus open shelf).

Styling tips: Use muted white linen, a small potted fern or eucalyptus sprig, a vintage-style bedside clock, and a woven tray for depth.

Mid‑Century Modern: Clean Lines and Sculptural Details

The ever-popular mid-century modern trend is epitomised by clean lines and retro details. The Deven Ball Feet Bedside Table is quintessential mid-century: sleek fluted drawer fronts, statement ball feet, and no‑handle drawers give it a refined yet playful presence. The geometric details and metal handles of the Inca Bedside Table offer a sleek, polished mid-century option that will fit effortlessly into any modern bedroom. 

Look for: tapered legs, curved drawer fronts, push‑to‑open drawers, retro proportions.

Styling tips: Style with a sculptural lamp, a ceramic vintage-look vase, and a curated stack of books –keep decorative items to a few pieces to preserve the clean lines.

Scandinavian: Light, Functional and Effortless

For those who crave minimalism and function, you can’t go past Scandinavian style. The Owen Bedside Table – Natural perfectly captures the Scandinavian aesthetic with its clean wood-look finish, simple curved shape and open shelf–ideal for showcasing neatly stacked books or a woven basket. A great choice for a nursery is the Aspen Bedside Table, with its crisp white drawer fronts and functional storage. 

Look for: pale or white finishes, clean lines, open shelving, and simple, functional design. Scandinavian style favours a minimalist aesthetic that’s cosy and uncluttered, with a focus on practicality and subtle design details.

Styling tips: Add a soft cotton or wool throw in muted tones nearby, a warm, simple lamp, and a glass carafe or ceramic vase with fresh blooms or branches. 

Make It Yours

A thoughtfully chosen bedside table can do more than hold your book and lamp – it can complete your bedroom’s story. As you style your bedside table, remember to balance form with function, leave space to breathe, and layer textures that reflect how you want your bedroom to feel.