Brown covers everything from pale oak to near-black walnut, so match the tone to your bed frame before you compare features.
- Measure the height you need: a nightstand top works best within a couple of inches of the mattress surface.
- Check width and depth against the free space beside the bed, and confirm door or drawer clearance in .
- Read the construction details, whether solid wood, veneer over engineered board or laminate, plus whether assembly is required.
Ask for a photo of the finish in daylight, because wood tones photograph warmer under studio lighting than they look at home.