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Lamp size for narrow night stand

3 years ago

I’m looking to purchase 2 narrow night stands as I have a gap of 47cm around the bed. I’ve found one that I like (pic attached, 32x32cm) but I’m not sure what size lamp to purchase. The bed has a tall headboard (150cm) (pic is of my bed, but mine is grey) what size lamp should I be looking for please?

Comments (9)

Wumi
3 years ago
I’d invest in some wall lamps rather than taking up valuable surface space. They don‘t even have to be wired in, you can get plug in wall mounted lights.

I too have small bedside tables and ended up purchasing some clamp desk lamps and attaching them to my headboard,
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Original Author
3 years ago
Oh I have never heard of plug in wall lights, I will take a look and see what I can find.

What would I regularly keep on the bedside table if I have wall mounted lights? I was only planning on a lamp and a clock.
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Wumi
3 years ago
I’m assuming you’d keep things you want readily accessible to you from your bed. Glass of water or water bottle, a book you’re reading, glasses, alarm clock/phone....

In terms of styling, maybe a small vase, tea light candles, small succulent plan, etc..
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Original Author
3 years ago
Yes I was thinking more of style/decoration. Thanks for the tips and ideas.
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Original Author
3 years ago
I have just come across another table 30x30 so this one would be even better as we can have a slightly bigger gap on each side.

Youyijia Bedside Table Mirrored Bedside Table 60 * 30 * 30cm Bedside Drawers Three Drawers Storage Bedside Table https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08J7NY3YB/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_api_fabc_ZEKMXZQ2NG9PE455G4QH

Which do you think will look better? The table will go against a wall painted with the colour fine taupe. The other walls are cottonseed. The bed will be grey and the carpet is very similar to the pic attached. The skirting etc is white and we have oak doors.
Wumi
3 years ago
Not a fan of the mirrored bedside table. I think would would be a good, seeing as you have a lot of grey furniture. it’ll bring some earth along with your oak doors.

How about something like this - https://www.made.com/ppc/campton-compact-set-of-2-bedside-tables-oak-grey?utm_content=shopping-prospecting&madelp=gshopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzsjFv7qR7wIVycLtCh1H2QCsEAQYBiABEgKJO_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Something wooden on high legs that will give the illusion of space.
Milly Moo
3 years ago
Just to 'second' what Wumi has said regarding wall lights

I have the same predicament in one of my bedrooms and im ordering today from here some wall lights

https://www.creative-cables.co.uk/2683-plug-in-lamps

Someone either mentioned them on this site or on Instagram int he last week or so - just got to find something nice to drape/wind them over
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Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks both. I have opted for this bedside table as it has high legs and meets the size requirements:
https://www3.next.co.uk/style/ES798424/798424?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-OeBBhDiARIsADyBcE6hd81YIer6_WDWMEng1ZdPo3PY34TdW00c5gK8yKm8UT0pxa_sq2EaApWJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I thought about the plug in wall lamps but the hanging wire put me off. I also wanted touch lights as I hate having to feel around for the switch in the dark, I’ve gone for these as they are slim and have USB ports (handy for if we charge the phones overnight) :

Crystal Touch Table Lamp with 2 Dual Fast USB Charg... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0895XSMZD/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_fabc_MVEAKBZABAG3V0CHB9EB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I will see how these look when they arrive. I’m planning to keep it simple, a lamp on each side and then just glasses (my side) and a clock (husbands side). If I have space I will look for a small plant for each side too, it depends on how it all looks as I don’t want it to look cluttered.

Would you recommend putting a mirror above the bedside tables or should I leave the wall empty? I thought it would like nice next to the tall headboard. I’m unsure though as one bedside table will be next to a mirrored wardrobe.
keiblem
3 years ago
They are nice little tables which have drawers for all the necessities of life that Wumi has listed that you don’t want cluttering up the surface.

You would hate my bedside tables which include all that Wumi has listed and then some! There is nothing worse than having to leave a nice warm bed to fetch something you need.

Incidentally there is such a thing as a USB charger that fits inside a drawer if you designate a phone as clutter too.

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