Bedside table are necessary because everyone needs to place a mobile, a glass of water, a book, glasses and some other items somewhere. Not every bedroom can accommodate a bedside table, some of such space are really small. Or maybe you just don’t want all these usual tables? Then find creative alternatives to spruce up your bedroom.
Wall-Mounted Pieces
Wall-mounted shelves are amazing when you don’t have any floor space to use. These may be drawers, baskets, shelves, various types of storage. The design and size is up to you and your bedroom design. For the smallest space use flat pockets attached to the wall, they won’t take space at all.
A basket on the wall and a glass holder.
A couple of pockets from storing things.
Wall-mounted house-shaped shelf.
Floating drawer bedside table.
Vertical wooden plank with a shelf.
Wall-mounted bedside shelf.
Wall-mounted shelf piece with storage inside.
Simple box shelving for a Scandinavian space.
Wall-mounted shelves by the bed.
Bed And Headboard Solutions
A bed and headboards can be also used for storage, this is genius and suits even the smallest spaces. Hang pockets on the bed, put a shelf atop the headboard, attach some drawers or shelves right to the headboard. A headboard can also have some drawers and storage inside.
Bedside pockets to hang right on the bed.
Bed is continued in this chair-reminding part to make a nightstand.
Rough wood headboard with a bedside drawer.
Shelf atop a headboard to give you some space.
Headboard with storage drawers inside is a great idea.
Other Ideas
There are much more creative ideas: hanging shelves, dog and cat houses that double as nightstands, nightstands with lamps built-in, ladders and even book stacks. Use and create anything that comes to your mind to get a cool and original look!
A shelf hanging on rope is a mobile piece.
Black ladder bedside solution for small spaces.
A skirted ottoman topped with a shagreen tray makes for a fun, unfussy nightstand alternative.
Cute little trunk doubles as nightstand.
Dog house that doubles as a nightstand.
Hanging rough wood piece on rope looks natural and cool.
Lamp and nightstand in one is a cool idea for the smallest bedroom.
Tree stump bedside table.
Tall ladder works as a multi shelf.
Stack of books can be used as a bedside table.