Quirky bedside table designs

Who said you can’t have fun with your existing bedroom interiors? All it takes is a little innovation and some resourcefulness to turn around the room by mixing some furniture. Find out how you can give a facelift to your sleep corner by simply changing the bedside table design.

1. Swap your nightstand for etageres (open shelf-like unit for displaying jewellery) or open shelving units like a tall, narrow bookshelf or a ladder shelf.
   
   
2. Consider wall mounted pieces like floating, horizontal or box shelves lined to the ceiling.
   
   
3. Invest in lamp combinations like a floor lamp with an attached table or lamp with open shelves.
   
   
4. If there’s enough space next to your bed, you can place a bench or even a simple metal / wooden chair.
   
   
5. Larger bedrooms can accommodate a narrow console or chest of drawers. Try a mirrored one to add a bit of drama to your bedroom interior design.
   
   
6. Hanging shelves are a great way to bring a little fun to your room.
   
   
7. Sand down an old wood stool or give it a coat of distressed paint. Step stools and ottomans also work well. 
   
   
8. Place a stack of coffee table books or magazines and add a tray on top to make sure the books don’t get damaged.
   
   
9. Stack vintage suitcases or metal trunks one on top of the other.
   
   
10. If you have pets, a wood box or cat tree can work as a nightstand and pet bed. Cover the top of a pet carrier with a piece of wood or glass to give it a finished look and place a blanket inside to make it comfortable.
    
    
11. Refurbish that old bar cart or trolley as a bedside table with open shelves. Paint it a dull gold for a metallic highlight in the room.
    
    
12. Wooden crates work well when placed sideways. Place one on top of the other for height and added storage.