Our bedside table can be the last thing we see before we turn off the light and the first thing we look at in the morning. It can be functional with storage capacity, or decorative and styled with pretty things. Or both. It has the potential to add interest and individuality to our bedroom.
I’ve scouted a collection of creative bedside table solutions – or if you’re in the US you’d call them nightstand ideas – to inspire you to rethink what could work in your space. Think outside the box, from an unconventional bar cart to a chest of drawers or a rustic bench, and lots in between.
Display shelves

Bedside Bench

Barcart or trolley

Vintage suitcase

wall mounted cube


Chest of drawers
Interesting chair


Book stack

Simple small stool
Low cupboard

Floating shelf

Ladder style shelves

If you’re looking to change things up beside your bed think about whether you want to add some plants, store books and magazines, or a perhaps just a bedside lamp and a vase of flowers. What will work for you on a practical level? Then keep your eyes open for a nightstand that serves the purpose and looks fantastic in your space. Have some fun with it.