1. A nightstand, or bedside table, is a small table, often with drawers or a cabined, designed to sit beside a bed or in a bedroom. Consider buying two nightstands to provide a sense of balance on each side of your bed.
2. Modern families rely on the nightstand for a number of things: a lamp, an alarm clock. a book, Kleenex and many other convenient items find their home here.
3. Before indoor plumbing was commonplace, the main function of a nightstand was to accommodate a chamber pot.
4. Nightstands used to be called "commodes."
5. Keeping important medications or a glass of water on a nightstand makes it an essential part of many people's bedroom areas.
6. Nightstands come in every conceivable style, and often match a bed set, dresser or other bedroom furniture for a cohesive look.
7. Nightstands can be made by hand out of unique items, like a stack of tile, a pile of glass blocks or an old wooden crate repurposed for a new job.
8. If you like vintage style, consider disassembling old furniture, like chairs or tables, and rebuilding them for the ultimate in shabby chic.
9. If you or someone you know is a carpenter, a pair of handmade wood nightstands are the perfect accompaniment to a homey or country themed decor.
10. Nightstands range widely in price range - inexpensive options can be found in major discount stores and are often made of pressboard or plastic; high end options, made of glass, wood or metal, are often handcrafted and can run in the hundreds of dollars.
