10 Magical Ideas to Reinvent Your Nightstand
Check out how modern residences are the changing the norm for regular bedside tables.
As far as one can remember, nightstands or bedside tables have been an important piece of furniture in our bedrooms and you may ask, ‘why’?
Well for starters you need a place to put your bedside lamp for the pleasures of reading, a station to keep your phone and eyeglasses, your water tumbler and my favorite bit — a picture that you’d love to wake up to.
And as we watch the ‘convenience in style’, evolve in modern residences, here are 10 creative nightstand alterations for you to take a look at.
- A Simple Side Table
Honestly, a side table like this one couldn’t have been any simpler. Modern and clean lines while eliminating the scope of clutter without the need for drawers, have made these tables extremely popular over the last few years.
With the right amount of space to keep your essentials, this simple side table is great even as a standalone.
2. Chest of Drawers
Do you need more storage to make your bedroom more organized?
Opting for a chest of drawers to function as your bedside table lets you safely store those books, bed-linens, medicines, off-season clothes and all that you can think of, to make your bedroom look more spacious and decluttered.
3. Floating Shelf
We will have to admit that the floating nightstand is such a fresh entry, to the concept of bedsides.
The minimalist approach to design, easy installation and uncompromising utility with the bonus of free space, is fascinating and undeniably chic ✨.
4. Modifying a Stepstool
Who would have thought of a ladder as a bedside? But someone did and aren’t we happy the way it turned out?
Using a ladder seems like a cool alternative to regular nightstands. You also get to conveniently adjust the height to match it to that of your bed. The steps, on the other hand, give a feel of open shelves for your favorite books, photo frames and pretty much all that you’d want from your nightstand.
These are inexpensive and also easy to locate in your house or at your nearest flea market.
5. Reinvent your Bar Cart
“From booze to the bedroom”
Breaking the norms of a regular nightstand is reusing a bar cart like this one, that adds a style statement to your bedroom.
So if you are planning to toss off your old cart, think again. And if you’re a non-boozer but still love this idea, then think further. 💡
Besides the fact that it makes your room look stylish without drilling your pocket, it offers plenty of open space and the luxury of mobility compared to the traditional nightstands.
6. Console Tables
Yes, consoles have made their way from the foyers to the bedrooms.
Well, isn’t it true that everything is fair when it comes to the marriage of style and utility? These consoles can fit your needs just about perfect provided you have enough room for them to blend in.
You can also place a mirror to pair it with your console to dually solve the purpose of your nightstand with a dresser.
7. A Study Desk
Bringing work to your home is definitely not the smartest choice. But what are your options when dealing with limited space?
Instead of having both, a bedside and a study desk fit in your room, eliminate at least one of them and make more space than you can imagine. Place a desk right next to your bed, add a chair that tucks under it and you a have the nightstand for essentials plus the solution for your work desk.
8. The Nightstand and Book- Shelf Combo
There is no luxury like having a mini library right next to your bed.
Interior designer, Anne Hepfer showcases her brilliant work in her design portfolio through her concept of efficiently maximizing space. The idea of an inbuilt mantle with the nightstand-bookshelf combo is a classic example of her modern and compact design.
9. Reclaimed Logs
If you are a fan of rustic decor and reclaimed woods, then this one is for you.
Exceptionally sturdy and elegant, these logs are your chance to upcycle and get your creative instincts flowing.
10. Nightstand and Dog Crate
Have you ever thought of using your dog crate as a nightstand? 😎
Whether or not your pooch has an anxiety issue or you just want them to feel cozy, sleeping next to you, the idea of a dog crate as your nightstand end table can soon be your next DIY project. 🐾
And now that we’ve shared our favorite 10 picks with you, we’d love to know what your next creative nightstand is going to look like ❓
