bedside tables – The Interiors Addict

Interior stylist Georgia Duncan uses her designer eye to curate a roundup of some very stylish bedside tables. From budget friendly, to higher end splurge, to Australian made, there’s something for everyone here.

Btd Gridwork Side Table $1,150.

The Gridwork Side table is Melbourne made, and has a wicked industrial edge. Using products traditionally found in industrial settings, the toughened, yet oh so design savvy fluted glass, paired with either stainless steel or a powder coated black frame, creates a very streamlined, minimalist, yet hardwearing option. Storage shelves create nooks for your favourite books, and any other special items.

Brosa Slim Bedside Table $319

Available in three colour ways, the Slim Bedside Table displays a great amount of form and function. The on-trend curved legs create an ‘ongoing’ effect, while the drawer is a perfect place to stash all those necessary, yet unsightly items.

Kristina Dam Studio Curve Side Table from Design Stuff $629

The Powder coated steel Curve side table, takes on the on trend circular legs, while the top is perfect size for your lamp and personal items. Below, there is space for some magazines, or to be left empty for that perfect minimalist look.

HAY Tray Table Small $350

Versatile throughout the house, but very useful in the bedroom, the modern classic tray table from HAY comes in many colours. It’s aesthetically light and you could always nice basket placed underneath if you needed extra storage.

Heimur Design Origins Side Table $825

With its on trend woven shelf, and functionality of a single drawer, the Origins side table is definitely another example of form and function. Made in Melbourne from Australian Messmate, there are also custom timber options available. This is a do not pass go option if you are looking for a small piece of storage and a great looking piece. 8-to-10 weeks lead time.

Ikea Nikkeby $79

The Nikkeby bedside drawers are perfect for a room needing something a bit more hardy to withhold the test of time. Coming in a classic olive green, these are sure to suit a range of bedrooms, and come in at the budget-friendly end of the scale.

Made Of Tomorrow FOLD bedside table NZ $99, plus $22 international shipping

For those who either want to save on space or have enough storage already, the Fold Bedside is literally the perfect option. Made in New Zealand from powder coated aluminium, they are even hardy enough to go in bathrooms or outdoors. Base models come in white and black, but there is a large range of custom colours too. With a shelf for your lamp and phone, and one for your book and hand cream, this really is a great option.

McMullin & Co Agatha Bedside Table $599

With its rattan finish, and teak frame, the Agatha Bedside is a space saving storage soloution like no other. Rather than a drawer, this bedside has a fold down door.

Sarah Ellison Pierré $975

A definite piece for the bedroom, the Pierré has a playful presence. Designed to make a statement, with a marble top, rattan shelf, steel structure and teak spherical feet.

West Elm Quinn Lacquer Nightstand $599

An on trend classic, the Quinn is a larger scale, versatile, and oh so functional piece. Pop your unsightly favourite things in the drawers, and a gorgeous lamp on top along with a few of your best sleepy-time styling objects and you’re away.

-For as long as Georgia can remember, at the forefront of her six senses has been design. Based in Melbourne, she works as a freelance stylist and creative in the interiors world. See more of her work on Instagram or via her website.

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It’s been about 18 months since we gave our master bedroom a moody new look with deep navy walls and a luxe custom velvet bedhead. While I still love it and have zero regrets about going dark, I felt it was time for a little refresh.

Updating a space and giving it a new look and feel definitely doesn’t have to mean replacing everything and starting again (and it’s actually a bit like a hobby for me!). I can’t imagine painting over those navy walls (never say never!) but I wanted to lighten things up a little and go for a bit more of a casual vibe, and have done so with some new white and timber bedsides and lamps from Castlery.

A new design from the online brand, the Isla bedside tables are a generous 60cm wide and if you have the space, I fully recommend going as wide as possible with your bedsides. It means you can have bigger lamps too.

Our previous bedside tables were navy, and while they blended in perfectly with the dark walls, the white of these new ones lifts the room and I like it! It’s also the first introduction of timber to this room from the drawer fronts. Just the perfect amount if you ask me!

Similar to the previous ones, these also have brass handles and legs, in keeping with the many other gold elements in our home, like tapware, kitchen cabinet handles and the coffee table. But I love how the white is tying in with the plantation shutters and artwork and lighter bed linen makes it seem more fresh and relaxed.

The bedsides also have two drawers and I’m all about storage. Much as I love some of those fancy options with nothing more than a shelf, I just can’t do it. I need to be able to hide stuff away and lots of it: skincare, books, magazines, my laptop, headphones, and all the other things I can’t leave out because they’ll look messy and my toddler will walk off with or break them! I’m also loving the extra width of these for both the styling opportunities and because I can easily put a laptop (I watch too much Netflix in bed. So shoot me!) down next to my morning coffee, night cream and jewellery (as well as the stuff that’s just there to look pretty!). Never underestimate the importance of a well styled bedside table to elevate your bedroom!

And of course, it helps that I can swiftly sweep all the “stuff” on top of my husband’s into a drawer (did I just say that out loud?!) when it’s looking too messy!

I’m super impressed with the quality of these furniture pieces and they were really simple to assemble (basically, just attaching the legs). They have decent metal runners, the drawers have a soft-closing mechanism and they’re very substantial and heavy. Bedsides get a real workout and daily use so I do encourage spending a bit more on these otherwise they’ll quickly show their age or you’ll become annoyed with bad quality drawer runners and the like. The two-year warranty on these is good for peace of mind.

There’s also a matching dresser, sideboard and TV console in the Isla collection.

This isn’t my first experience with Castlery and many readers ask about our Adams sofas when I show them on Instagram. I’ve had these for over a year now so I feel I’m in a good position to give a thorough Castlery review! The honest truth is, they look exactly the same as they did when we got them. Yes, they’re the palest grey and I have two grubby boys, but the two can coexist!

The sofas’ saving grace is that they have removable, machine washable covers. All the seat cushions have been washed at least twice now and although it’s a workout getting them back on because they’re a snug fit (do not attempt this job alone!), it’s totally possible and they look like new. I give any stains a spray with Koh, wash them on a cold wash and then leave them to air dry (for fear of shrinkage in the dryer). While we are on the subject of Koh (and no this is not sponsored), I get the majority of Vegemite fingerprints and the like off using a spray of this, which is why the covers have only been washed twice!

The question I get asked the most about this sofa is whether it’s comfy and that’s a hard one to answer because it’s so subjective. Obviously I wouldn’t buy an uncomfortable couch, but it isn’t a big squashy, feather-filled one so it’s not that kind of comfy. We used to have one of those and while it was comfy on the face of it, it actually lacked support too, and we really like the height of the backs and arms on the Adams. And of course I love the gold legs (but you can also choose silver or black).

The Adams now also comes in a darker grey (but don’t feel you have to choose this for practical reasons!) or three different velvet colours including navy (hmmm…. navy velvet and brass legs… you’re speaking my language!).

The seat cushions are foam, which is why they don’t sag and they look the same as they did the day we got them. This is handy when your kids jump (and run) on the couch, no matter how many times you tell them not to! The back cushions are fibre-filled and squashier, but equally haven’t lost their shape over time. I haven’t had to wash any of those covers which is, frankly, a miracle!

Another great thing about the Adams is that it comes in a multitude of different combinations, pretty much as long as you’d like, with or without right/left chaise and there’s also a footstool/coffee table and an armchair.

You can’t physically try a Castlery sofa as they don’t have a showroom to keep costs down, and I know this scares some people, but you can order free fabric swatches and they do have a 14-day returns policy if you aren’t happy. You must keep the original packaging and receipt, the item must be undamaged and you have to pay for return delivery. Refunds are processed within seven days.

There are a lot of benefits to buying furniture online with Castlery’s model in my opinion. Their stock levels are up to date and they hold a lot of stock, so you’re unlikely to be waiting 12 weeks for your sofa! If they say it’s in stock, it is! If it’s not in stock, you’ll see a realistic timeframe for when the item could leave the warehouse. And the prices? Hard to beat for the quality. Our extended chaise sectional (comfortably seats five) is $2,169 and our two-seater (easily seats three people), $959. That’s a lot of seating for just over $3,000!

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