For comfort and ease, your bedside table should ideally sit 5-10 cm lower than...

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For comfort and ease, your bedside table should ideally sit 5-10 cm lower than your mattress top. This height difference prevents you from knocking items over while keeping your essentials within easy reach when you are lying down