So my point is don t look at just nightstands keep an open mind and you never know what you might find that would work better than your average nightstand.
Height of nightstand compared to bed.
This nightstand height alleviates the need for people who are standing up to bend over when reaching for items.
Ours is about 4 5 from mattress to side table which is perfect for us right now.
This corresponds with the most common bed height of 25 inches from mattress to floor.
The best gauge for the height of the table is that it should be easily accessible when in bed.
Nightstands at the perfect bedside height.
Generally nightstands come in two sizes these days 24 26 tall and 28 30 tall.
What is the perfect height.
Nightstand or table relation.
The height of the ideal bedside lamp for your room depends upon the nightstand or table upon which the lamp sits.
The nightstand dimensions should be checked before you buy to ensure that it will match the height of your bed or your mattress.
If you have been shopping for a nightstand the average height is between 24 and 28 inches which match the traditional height of a bed which is 25 inches from the floor to the mattress.
The average height of a mattress and foundation is about 25 so in turn most commercial nightstands are around 24 28 tall.
I would start with 27 for the side table or nightstand near table height and then adjust your bed lower from there.
The bigger the bed the bigger your nightstand can be.
Three main types of nightstands like we mentioned earlier nightstands come in all different sizes and we could go on forever if we wanted to list every specific kind of nightstand.
For a twin bed try a leggy table.
The smaller size works well with our thinner mattresses from yesteryear or maybe a mattress only situation for a bed with some kind of platform base or slats for support underneath.
Most commercially made nightstands are between 24 and 28 inches tall corresponding to the average mattress height of 25 inches.
Most nightstands available on the market range between 24 and 28 inches high.
A table that is too tall or too short will be awkward to use.
For the most symmetrical look the tables should match and should be as tall as the top of the mattress.
If the nightstand is tall such as 25 to 30 inches.
The height of our mattress is about 30 the nightstand is about 25 1 2 and the lamps are about 25 1 2 also.
Published nov 24 2009.