Boori Australia Bedside Tables: How to Choose the Right One for a Child's Bedroom
Boori Australia has been designing children's bedroom furniture for the Australian market for over 30 years, and the bedside table range reflects the same design priorities that define the broader Boori collection: proportions sized for Australian children's bedrooms, materials and finishes meeting Australian safety standards, and a visual design language suited to contemporary Australian homes. A bedside table in a child's bedroom is a small piece of furniture with a disproportionately large effect on how the bedtime routine works in practice. Choosing one from within the Boori Australia range ensures it meets the safety and quality baseline that applies to every piece the brand produces.
Key Takeaways
Boori Australia bedside tables are designed and specified for the Australian children's bedroom market, meeting Australian safety standards as a baseline across the range.
The primary function of a children's bedside table is to support the bedtime routine: a home for the reading lamp, the current book, and the items that belong within arm's reach of the sleeping child.
Height, storage format, and visual integration with the rest of the bedroom are the three most important selection criteria for a children's bedside table.
Boori Australia bedside tables are designed to integrate with the broader Boori bedroom furniture range, creating visual coherence when used alongside Boori beds, dressers, and wardrobes.
Non-toxic finishes certified to Australian standards are standard across the Boori Australia bedside table range, not a premium feature.
The Function of a Bedside Table in a Children's Bedroom
| Bedside Table Function | What It Holds | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Reading support | Current book, bookmark | Makes before-sleep reading effortless |
| Lighting | Reading lamp or night light | Allows reading after main light is off |
| Hydration | Water glass or bottle | Removes need to leave bed during settling |
| Small personal items | Lip balm, torch, comfort object | Keeps surfaces clear without removing items |
| Alarm or clock | Alarm clock or small device | Self-managed morning routine for older children |
Selecting the Right Boori Australia Bedside Table
Height Relative to the Bed
The most common sizing mistake with children's bedside tables is choosing a height designed for an adult bed, which places the surface well above the child's mattress height and requires sitting up fully to reach anything on it. Measure the height of the mattress top with the bed fully made and choose a bedside table whose surface sits within five centimetres of that measurement. For toddler beds, this typically means a bedside table of around 35 to 45 centimetres. For standard single beds, 50 to 65 centimetres.
Storage Format
Children's bedside tables with at least one drawer or one open shelf manage the bedside area more effectively than surfaces alone. The drawer or shelf provides a designated home for the items that belong within reach but do not need to be on the surface constantly. Without contained storage, the bedside surface accumulates items that undermine the calm environment the bedtime routine requires.
Visual Integration With the Room
In a Boori Australia children's bedroom, the bedside table should coordinate with the other Boori pieces in the room. The brand's consistent use of neutral palettes, natural timber tones, and clean lines across the range means any Boori bedside table will sit naturally alongside a Boori bed, Boori dresser, or Boori wardrobe without requiring precise matching between collection sub-ranges.
Safety Considerations for a Children's Bedside Table
A bedside table in a child's room is touched multiple times a day and sits immediately beside where the child sleeps. Safety requirements include:
Non-toxic, lead-free finish certified to Australian safety standards. This is standard across the Boori Australia range.
Rounded or bevelled edges on all surfaces and corners. A child who reaches for the bedside table in the dark should not encounter sharp edges.
Stable construction that resists tipping when the child leans against it or uses the drawer or shelf enthusiastically.
No exposed hardware or sharp fixings on surfaces the child regularly contacts.
For the full Boori Australia bedside table range, visit Boori Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a bedside table essential in a children's bedroom?
While not technically mandatory, a bedside table is one of the most functionally valuable pieces of furniture in a child's bedroom. The before-sleep reading habit, one of the most consistently supported literacy interventions in childhood, requires a lamp and a book within reach of the bed. Without a bedside table, these items have no designated home and the habit is harder to maintain consistently.
Can a children's bedside table double as a small bookshelf?
Yes. A bedside table with an open shelf on its lower section can hold three to five books in active rotation beside the bed, functioning as a small bedside bookshelf for the titles currently being read before sleep. This is different from the main bedroom bookshelf, which holds the broader rotating collection. The bedside selection should be the child's current two or three most-read books rather than a comprehensive display.
Should both sides of a shared bedroom have a bedside table?
Yes, in a shared bedroom, each child benefits from their own bedside table beside their own bed. Shared bedside items, such as a shared lamp between two beds, are less effective at supporting individual settling routines than each child having their own lamp, book, and bedside surface. The investment in two bedside tables in a shared room pays off in the independence and consistency of each child's settling routine.
Does Boori Australia deliver bedside tables across all of Australia?
Yes. Boori Australia's full product range including bedside tables is available for delivery across Australia, both through the brand's online channel and through specialist children's furniture retailers in metropolitan and regional areas. Delivery timeframes and costs vary by location and product. Check the Boori website for current delivery information.
Final Thoughts
A Boori Australia bedside table brings the same quality, safety standards, and design consideration to the bedside space that Boori applies to every other piece in the children's bedroom range. For Australian families building a bedroom that supports the before-sleep reading habit and the daily bedtime routine, a well-chosen Boori Australia bedside table is a small investment with a consistently large practical return.
