Should a bedside table be 18 or 20 inches high?

Match the table top to your mattress top. If the mattress top is low, an 18 inch table suits it; if your bed and mattress sit higher, a 20 inch table is easier to reach.

How do I measure my bed height?

Measure from the floor to the top of the mattress, not the bed frame. Then pick a table within a few inches of that.

Which of your bedside tables are 20 inches high?

Six of our bedside tables list 20 inches high; the other ten list 18 inches.

Is a taller bedside table better for a storage bed?

Often yes. Storage beds with a thick mattress sit higher, so a 20 inch table keeps the top closer to your hand.

Can I order a custom height?

Our product pages list a build-to-order facility for customisation. WhatsApp us with your bed height.

18 vs 20 Inch Bedside Table: Pick the Height That Matches Your Bed

Golden Paradise Furniture

2 days ago

2 min read

A bedside table that is too low makes you lean over for your phone; one that is too high feels awkward. Our bedside tables come in two heights, 18 and 20 inches. Here is how to choose. All products are 30% off with free delivery across India.

Modern Solid Wood Bedside Table, a solid wood bedside table from Golden Paradise Furniture — A modern solid wood bedside table

18 vs 20 inch at a glance

18 inch: suits lower beds and thinner mattresses.
20 inch: suits higher beds, storage beds and thick mattresses.
Rule: keep the table top close to the mattress top.
Our range: ten tables at 18 inches, six at 20 inches.

Choose 18 inches if

Your mattress top is low.
You have a platform bed.
Your room is small and you want a lighter look.

Choose 20 inches if

Your bed has a storage box and a thick mattress.
Elders want to reach things without bending.
You want the table top level with a high mattress.

How to measure

Measure from the floor to the top of your mattress and compare it with the table heights below. See our solid wood bedside table buying guide.

20 inch and 18 inch bedside tables

From our bedside table collection:

Modern Solid Wood Bedside Table: ₹6,993
Buy Solid Wood Bedside Table Online: ₹5,999
Modern Bedside Table With Storage: ₹6,993
Bedside Table With 3 Drawers Online: ₹7,994
Solid Wood Bedside Table India: ₹5,999
Solid Wood Bedside Table With 2 Drawers: ₹6,993

Prices are the sale prices on our product pages on 21 October 2026 and can change, so check the product page or WhatsApp us before you visit.

The first five list 20 inches high; the last lists 18 inches. Product names are design names. Drawers, shelves and open spaces vary by design and are not listed in the specifications, so check the photos on each product page or ask us before you order.

Offer and warranty

All products are 30% off with free delivery across India. Our warranty is 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

Should a bedside table be 18 or 20 inches high? Match the table top to your mattress top. If the mattress top is low, an 18 inch table suits it; if your bed and mattress sit higher, a 20 inch table is easier to reach.
How do I measure my bed height? Measure from the floor to the top of the mattress, not the bed frame. Then pick a table within a few inches of that.
Which of your bedside tables are 20 inches high? Six of our bedside tables list 20 inches high; the other ten list 18 inches.
Is a taller bedside table better for a storage bed? Often yes. Storage beds with a thick mattress sit higher, so a 20 inch table keeps the top closer to your hand.
Can I order a custom height? Our product pages list a build-to-order facility for customisation. WhatsApp us with your bed height.

Check the height against a bed in our showroom

Visit Golden Paradise Furniture & Interiors at Gate No. 4, Shastri Park, Shahdara, Delhi 110053, open 10 AM to 8 PM, all 7 days. WhatsApp +91-7838834141 for directions, photos or a quote, or browse online at goldenparadisefurniture.in.