What height should a nightstand be?

A nightstand should be at or within a couple inches of your mattress top. The average mattress plus box spring sits 25 to 27 inches from the floor. A platform bed with a thinner mattress might sit 18 to 22 inches. Measure your mattress height before buying -- the goal is to reach your lamp, phone, or water glass without stretching or bending down.

Do nightstands need to match the bed frame?

Ideally they coordinate -- same finish, or at least compatible finishes. A white bed with white nightstands always works. A walnut bed with lighter honey oak nightstands can work if the undertones are in the same warm or cool direction. If you are buying the bed and nightstands together, staying within the same collection guarantees a match.

Do you carry nightstands with USB or power charging?

Yes. Several nightstands we carry include built-in USB charging ports and sometimes power outlets directly in the furniture. These are particularly popular for teen and guest bedrooms. Look for the USB or power feature in the product description, or ask our team in the Mesquite showroom.

What is a standard nightstand size?

A standard nightstand is typically 20 to 24 inches wide, 16 to 20 inches deep, and 24 to 30 inches tall. Larger nightstands (24 inches or wider) work well in larger rooms and provide more surface and storage. Smaller nightstands or floating shelf nightstands are a better fit for tight spaces where a full-size unit would block walking paths.

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The most common nightstand mistake is buying one that is the wrong height for the bed. The top of your nightstand should sit within 2 to 3 inches of the top of your mattress -- and that height varies significantly between a platform bed with a 10-inch mattress and a traditional bed with a box spring. Our nightstand collection includes single-drawer, two-drawer, open-shelf, and charging station models. Read our guide to choosing a nightstand for the height calculation and sizing rules by bed size.

Shop nightstands and bedside tables at Quality Home Furniture in Mesquite, TX. We carry one-drawer, two-drawer, and open-shelf nightstands in styles that coordinate with our full bedroom collection offerings from Ashley, Signature Design by Ashley, and Mayo Furniture.

The right nightstand height sits level with or slightly above the top of your mattress -- typically 24 to 30 inches for most bed and mattress combinations. Surface space for a lamp, phone, glasses, and a drink is the practical minimum. Drawer storage for books, medications, or personal items makes the nightstand more functional. Open shelf space at a lower level works well for frequently accessed items.

We recommend purchasing nightstands from the same collection as your bed frame and dresser to ensure matching finish, hardware, and proportions. Individual nightstands can also be mixed in if you have existing pieces you want to keep.

Visit us at 227 US HWY 80 E in Mesquite, TX. Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 7pm and Sunday 1pm to 6pm. Call (972) 288-9322 for inventory questions.

Part of our full selection at Quality Home Furniture -- a family-owned furniture store serving the DFW area since 1975. Visit us at 227 US HWY 80 E, Mesquite, TX or call (972) 288-9322.

Read our bedroom furniture arrangement guide for advice on bed placement, clearance sizing, dresser position, and what not to put in a bedroom.

How to Build a Complete Bedroom: Every Piece Explained and What Actually Matters -- nightstand height relative to mattress, sizing, and how they fit in the full bedroom plan.

Read our guide to choosing the right nightstand -- height rules, storage options, and proportions for king, queen, and full beds.

Setting up a guest room? Read our guide to how to set up a guest bedroom -- the right bed size and mattress quality, storage that actually works for guests, and the small touches that matter.

Not sure whether to buy a set or mix individual pieces? Read our guide to bedroom sets vs. individual pieces -- when sets save money, when individual pieces are smarter, and the construction things to check in either case.