White Nightstand with Drawer: Size Guide

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The deciding factors for a white nightstand with a drawer are the width next to your bed, the number and size of drawers, and whether you want a built-in charger. The three nightstands compared here are close in footprint. The AWASEN has one drawer and an open lower shelf and is 11.8 inches deep and 15.7 inches wide. The BOLUO has two fabric drawers, a charging station with 2 outlets and 2 USB ports, and the same footprint. The Bamjoy has three drawers and is the largest at 14 inches deep and 18 inches wide. Check the listing for the load figure, since the numbers are given in mixed units.

Why choose a white nightstand

White reflects light, so a small bedroom feels larger, and it goes with most bedding colors. It also shows scuffs, fingerprints and the marks left by a coffee cup. A glossy white shows marks more than a matte one, so look at the finish description. The Bamjoy lists a glossy lacquer white finish, which is the kind of surface that shows fingerprints.

A drawer matters more than people expect. A top with nothing else on it gets cluttered, and a drawer hides the charger cable, the glasses and the tissues. A nightstand with no drawer needs a basket, and a drawer keeps those things closed.

The three nightstands we compare

AWASEN white nightstand with drawer and spindle legs

The AWASEN is listed at 11.8 inches deep, 15.7 inches wide and 23.6 inches high, in white, with a wood frame, engineered wood panels and solid wood legs. It has one drawer and an open lower shelf. There is a conflict in the data: the title and color say white, but one bullet describes a “rich walnut finish,” so check the listing photos for the true finish. The listing says assembly takes under 20 minutes. It gives no weight rating in the listing data.

Bamjoy white nightstand with 3 drawers

The Bamjoy is listed at 14 inches deep, 18 inches wide and 24.8 inches high, weighing 30 pounds, in engineered wood with a glossy lacquer white finish and cut-out handles. It has 3 drawers, and the listing gives the inside of a drawer as 4.3 inches high, 15.2 inches wide and 11.4 inches deep. The maximum weight recommendation field reads 10 kilograms, which is about 22 pounds. The listing includes an anti-falling kit to secure the nightstand to the wall. The drawers are shallow at 4.3 inches inside, so they suit socks, cables and small items and not bulky things.

BOLUO white nightstand with charging station and 2 fabric drawers

The BOLUO is listed at 11.8 inches deep, 15.7 inches wide and 23.6 inches high, weighing 4.41 kilograms, in white, with two fabric drawers with wood grain fronts. It has 2 AC outlets, 2 USB ports and a 5.9 foot power cord, plus an LED light with more than 20 colors. The bullets give the drawer size as 11 inches deep, 14 inches wide and 5.9 inches high, and the ratings as 10 pounds per drawer, 35 pounds for the top and 20 pounds for the open shelf. It sits on four adjustable feet. The structured field says 15.88 kilograms, which matches the 35 pound top figure.

Size: width next to the bed

Width is the number to check. The AWASEN and BOLUO are 15.7 inches wide and the Bamjoy is 18 inches, a difference of 2.3 inches. In a small bedroom, 2.3 inches can decide whether a pair fits on both sides.

Height should be near your mattress top so you can reach it. The three here are 23.6, 24.8 and 23.6 inches high. Compare it with your own mattress height, which varies a lot, and check by measuring.

Drawers: how many and how deep

• One drawer (AWASEN). Fewer places for clutter but also fewer to organize. The open shelf below holds a book or basket.
• Two fabric drawers (BOLUO). Soft sides that are easy on small items and quiet. The 10 pound per drawer rating is low, so keep them for light things.
• Three drawers (Bamjoy). The most separation, but each is shallow at 4.3 inches inside.

Fabric drawers are lighter and quieter but can sag over time. Wood or engineered wood drawers are firmer and heavier.

Charging: built in or separate

The BOLUO has outlets and USB ports built in, so one cord from the nightstand to the wall powers your lamp and phone. That cuts the clutter of extra strips. It also puts electrical parts in a piece of furniture, so follow the listing’s instructions, keep liquids away and do not cover the outlets. The listing says the cord is 5.9 feet, so measure the distance to the wall outlet. The AWASEN and Bamjoy have no charging in the listing data.

Worked example: a 100 inch bed wall

One bedroom, one wall: the headboard wall is 100 inches long. A queen mattress is 60 inches wide (Amerisleep chart, in our bed facts), centered on the wall, and a nightstand stands on each side. We check only the direction along this wall.

• Space beside the bed in total. 100 in minus 60 in equals 40 in. This 40 in is the TOTAL for both sides, so we split it: 40 in divided by 2 equals 20 in on each side.
• AWASEN or BOLUO, 15.7 in wide. 20 in minus 15.7 in equals 4.3 in left on each side.
• Bamjoy, 18 in wide. 20 in minus 18 in equals 2 in left on each side.

Check: 60 plus 20 plus 20 equals 100. And 15.7 plus 4.3 equals 20, and 18 plus 2 equals 20. All fit.

So a pair of any of the three fits in a 100 inch wall, but the Bamjoy leaves only 2 inches, so the nightstand and the bed are close. If the bed is a full, which is 54 inches wide in the same chart, the space grows: 100 in minus 54 in equals 46 in total, and 46 in divided by 2 equals 23 in on each side. Check: 54 plus 23 plus 23 equals 100.

If one side of the wall has a door, a nightstand on that side may block it. Open the door fully before you decide.

Safety and anchoring

A tall, narrow piece with drawers can tip when a drawer is open and loaded. The Bamjoy listing includes an anti-falling kit to secure it to the wall. The CPSC recommends anchoring furniture to the wall. Anchoring is sensible even for a small piece, especially with children in the home.

With the BOLUO, keep drinks off the top where the outlets are, and check the listing for the power rating of the outlets before you plug in anything heavy.

Who should buy a white nightstand with drawers

• Small bedroom owners who want a light, simple piece.
• People who hide charging cables and want a drawer.
• Anyone who needs a pair in a narrow bedroom.

Who should skip it

• Anyone with heavy items to store. Drawer ratings are low.
• People who dislike wiping. White shows marks.
• Anyone who needs a wider top. A 15.7 inch top is small for a lamp, a book and a glass.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Trusting the color name alone. The AWASEN mentions a walnut finish in one bullet.
• Ignoring mixed units. The Bamjoy and BOLUO give weights in kilograms in a field.
• Skipping the anchor. A drawer open and loaded can tip a light piece.
• Forgetting the cord length. Measure the distance to the outlet for the BOLUO.

Checklist before you buy

• Measure the wall and subtract the bed width, as in the example.
• Split the leftover space into two sides and compare each with the nightstand width.
• Check the finish in the photos.
• Check the load figures and units.
• Decide whether you want built-in charging.

Keep reading

These guides cover related picks and sizing checks for a small space.

• Wood Drawer Nightstand: 3 Options Compared
• Rustic White Nightstand: 3 Options Compared
• Narrow Nightstand With Drawers

Frequently asked questions

What size nightstand fits next to a queen bed?

In a 100 inch wall with a 60 inch queen, each side has 20 inches, so a 15.7 or 18 inch wide nightstand fits. Measure your own wall and split the leftover in two.

How much can a white nightstand hold?

The BOLUO lists 10 pounds per drawer, 35 pounds for the top and 20 pounds for the shelf. The Bamjoy lists 10 kilograms, and the AWASEN gives no figure in the listing data.

Does a white nightstand show dirt?

It shows marks and fingerprints more than a darker finish. A matte surface hides them better, and a glossy lacquer shows them more.

Which has a charger?

The BOLUO has 2 AC outlets and 2 USB ports. The AWASEN and Bamjoy do not list one in the listing data.

Should I anchor a nightstand to the wall?

It is a sensible step. The Bamjoy includes an anti-falling kit, and the CPSC recommends anchoring furniture.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

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