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Height of side table next to bed.
If you can t find tables you like within your target height range err on the side of shorter rather than taller.
End tables should be within two inches of a sofa s arm height.
Anything bigger than that can make it a bit awkward to get in and out of bed.
The general rule is that the surface of the end table should rest at or just below the arms of the furniture it s placed next to.
Styles that jut above arm level not only can look awkward but they also can make it hard for people to set down a glass or pick up a book.
Anything much higher or lower doesn t look quite right.
The height of table you choose should first and foremost be based around the height of your bed or more accurately the height of your mattress.
For convenience many people desire the sconces to have a switch that can be reached from a sitting position in the bed.
Ours is about 4 5 from mattress to side table which is perfect for us right now.
Bedside tables should always be about the same height as the mattress.
For example if the sofa s arm is 22 tall a proper end table can be anywhere from 20 24 tall.
Most nightstands available on the market range between 24 and 28 inches high.
When it comes to depth you don t want anything much deeper than about 24 inches.
In order to select the appropriate end table dimensions measure from the floor to the top of the armrest keeping in mind that the standard height of an end table is anywhere from 22 to 30 inches tall.
This corresponds with the most common bed height of 25 inches from mattress to floor.
However bedside wall sconces bring special challenges to lighting.
The main thing is that you can comfortably reach your side table from a standing position without stooping and that you can also comfortably reach up from your bed.
Most end tables are between 22 and 30 inches.
We can all agree that a bedside table s height should be roughly that of the reclining person who might be reaching over to it and also that design rules such as thou shalt have nightstands.