Aim for your nightstand to sit level with the top of your mattress or just 5-10...
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Aim for your nightstand to sit level with the top of your mattress or just 5-10 cm lower. This creates a natural reach when you’re tucked in and keeps your essentials within easy grasp. Most standard bedside tables fall between 55-70 cm high