subject: Side Table A Must Have Accessory For Any Home [print this page] It is very difficult to imagine a room without a table. Tables can be of different types like dining table, coffee table or end table. Of all the tables the one that gain significance is the side table. This is because of the simple fact that a side table can be placed in any room and can be put to any use.
The word side table is synonymous with bedroom furniture. The general notion is that if there is a bed there should be a side table. A bedroom without a side table looks incomplete. Side tables can be used as essential furniture or as a dcor item in a bedroom. As essential furniture, it can be used to place things which we use on a daily basis like spectacles, books and magazines etc. A side table with drawers let us store things like medicines, keys etc. But if there is alternate arrangement for storing these things, then a side table can be used as a dcor piece. A table with a flower vase, a designer table lamp, a digital photo frame etc can add to the beauty of the bedroom. But it is very common to see side tables being cluttered. In such cases instead of a separate side table, one can go for a wall mounted table where only the essentials can be kept.
When it comes to side table, there is no hard and fast rule that it can be used only in a bedroom. Side tables can be used in living room to keep telephones and dcor pieces. Two side tables put together lets you display all the curios without having to purchase a separate display cabinet. If you need extra storage facility in living room then you can go for side tables with drawers. In case of dining room, side tables can be used to keep dining accessories and also in hallway as a dcor piece.
Side tables are available in two different varieties- wooden and mirrored. If you are looking to have side table as a dcor piece or if your room is small, mirrored side table would be the best choice. Wooden tables can be used if you wish to go in for a country setting or if the table would be put to frequent use as wooden table can withstand more wear and tear than mirrored table. When it comes to wood, one should always go in for hard wood like pine, oak etc as they are more durable.
A careful selection of side table, keeping in view all the above factors, can make it easy on your pocket. Because of the emergence of online shopping portals, it is much easier to purchase side tables as you can do the same from the comfort of your home.
