Essentials: Bedside
I’d argue that your bedside is one of the most perpetually important places in your house regardless of what life stage you’re in. What does the kitchen matter if you’re in a dorm or mostly order in? Whether you’re a freshman in a fraternity house, a single gent in a classic six, or a dad in a four-bedroom colonial, your bedside is your recharge center.
Curate it so that it’s a comforting place to fall asleep by and a refreshing place to wake up to—with these essentials. The better your sleep, the more productive and stress-immune you’ll be during the day. A nice bedside isn’t luxury, it’s science.
Room & Board Grove Nightstand
With the Grove Nightstand, Room & Board makes efficient design look easy. This practical storage solution exudes the kind of effortless swank that’s simultaneously neutral and un-intimidatingly stylish. The expert wax job on the handsome wood, solid walnut or cherry, gives it a clean organicness and a hard but pleasant handfeel. Courtesy of good old American woodworkers, the series of sleek lines come together creating ample, user-friendly storage, clever details, and versatile aesthetics.
On the Road by Jack Kerouac
Reading On the Road is one of the few life requirements that’s easily enjoyed, and easily enjoyed right before bed or as a sort of affirmation in the morning. Jack Kerouac’s spontaneous prose makes his travel stories read excitingly, but not stressfully. In the backdrop of Post-war counterculture, he explores seemingly unrelated topics, like spirituality, jazz, being a guy, and incidentally, history. Let your imagination do a bit of exercise, sans streaming services, and let On the Road induce dreams of thought-provoking adventure.
Braun Classic Analog Quartz Alarm Clock
Imagine waking up at daybreak to the sun gently coming through your window, instead of a blue light screen chipping away at your retinas first thing in the morning. Extricate yourself from your phone’s alarm and go classic with the Braun Analog Quartz Alarm Clock. The beep starts quietly and mildly escalates, waking you up comfortably. It doesn’t violently yank you from slumber with tinny digital noises. Plus, that German engineering also gives the clock a smart Bauhaus look.
Square Trade Goods Big Sur Candle
Good relaxation involves tending to every sense. The Big Sur Candle from Square Trade Goods releases aromas inspired by its namesake, cooling cedar balanced with rich sandalwood, earthy yet sweet musk and smoke, all seemingly with the ocean behind it. Not only does this candle diffuse oils reminiscent of a calming coastal drive, the non-toxic, clean-burning soy base is hand-poured into a pragmatically dapper amber screw-top.
Gingko Smart Moon Lamp
Practical and purposeful, the Gingko Smart Moon Lamp is also equal parts science, art, and ambiance. In fact, it’ll upgrade the entire ambiance of your room, in addition to your bedside design. Thanks to the impeccably 3D-printed surface and its naturally peaceful rotation, it literally looks as if scientists figured out how to shrink a natural satellite. It also levitates over its beautiful walnut base—yes, levitates.
Warby Parker Harris Eyeglasses
You need eyeglasses on your bedside. Whether they’re prescription, readers, or for filtering out that pesky blue light so you sleep better, they’re as essential as a glass of water. Warby Parker’s Harris glasses are effective pre-bed frames because of their comfortable and stable design. They won’t distractingly slip off your face as you read On the Road before bed, and the snazzy square frames are like a nice robe or dressing gown. No one is necessarily there to see how cool it looks, but it makes you feel like a million dollars.
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