Aim for your bedside table to sit 5-10 cm below the top of your mattress. This...

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Aim for your bedside table to sit 5-10 cm below the top of your mattress. This makes reaching for your phone or a glass of water effortless while you’re in bed. Most UK bedroom layouts work best with tables between 55-70 cm high