B&M's £15 Side Table: A Budget-Friendly Find
B&M shoppers can freshen up their living space with a 'practical piece' of furniture that looks far pricier than it really is. The bargain retailer is selling its Slatted Round Side Table for £15, with similar styles online costing more than £100 extra.
The cut-price table is part of B&M's furniture Special Buys. The store says it is designed to add a 'modern' look to any room while 'serving as a practical piece' of furniture. According to the listing, the MDF side table is flat-packed and requires assembly at home. It stands 48cm tall, and shoppers are told to look for it in B&M stores rather than online.
How to Fit the Table in Your Home
For shoppers trying to match the table into an existing room, the easiest way is to take a quick tape-measure check before heading out, especially if it’s going beside a sofa or armchair. A 48cm-high side table usually sits best when the top is roughly level with the arm of your chair, making it more comfortable for a drink, lamp or book.
Shoppers are advised to check that their nearest store has a furniture section and to ensure they can get the box home themselves. B&M still does not offer online furniture ordering for delivery or click-and-collect.
Comparison with Designer Versions
The low price may raise eyebrows for anyone used to seeing similar pieces from designer homeware brands. One lookalike is Blythe Living’s Soho Oak Slatted Open Shelf Side Table, priced at £115 (reduced from £139). It features an extra shelf, more slats and is made from oak, oak veneers, and rubberwood. Even so, B&M’s version is still the budget-friendly option if you’re after the same general look for less.
Why B&M Is Popular in the UK
B&M is a popular store in the UK for its carefully curated, ever-changing selection of branded Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) products, homeware, and seasonal items at significant discounts. By purchasing large quantities of a limited range of top-selling items directly from manufacturers—and providing unique international imports—it effectively creates a contemporary high-street treasure hunt. Another well-known discount store is Home Bargains, which uses a similar business model, focusing on well-known groceries, toiletries, toys, and home goods at prices much lower than those at regular supermarkets.
