Nightstands get selected for finish and size far more often than for the one number that determines whether they're actually comfortable to use.
The Measurement That Matters
A nightstand should sit level with, or very slightly below, the top of your mattress. Reach too far down at night and it stops feeling convenient, however good the Nami Nightstand or any table looks beside the bed.
Why This Gets Missed
Mattress height varies more than people expect, a low platform bed and a high pillow-top mattress can differ by six inches or more. A nightstand chosen without measuring the actual bed height is a guess, not a fit.
The Honest Verdict
Measure your mattress top before buying, not after. It takes thirty seconds and prevents the quiet daily annoyance of a nightstand that's just slightly wrong every single night.
