What should I do about my overcrowded bedside table?
Hello,
I desperately need help (and shopping links) to make my bedside look less cluttered. I'm using a table that's way too small and want to replace it with something that will keep all my little night things organized (lotion, some books, water, eye mask etc). I also want to replace the lamp. I'm overwhelmed and could use advice on what kind of furniture I should be looking for. Since my apt is a studio, the bed is pretty central and can be seen when guests are over so I want the bedside situation to be better.
Thanks!
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Molly
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talley_sue_nyc
5 years agoand don't forget that there are bedside pockets.
(this one is from Wayfair, but they are all over the place. And they're easy to make.)
I have a similar problem, though my nightstand isn't quite as big as yours.
In my case, I have both a lamp and a light alarm clock. And then I have a little fan.
My nightstand has a pullout shelf that I move the fan to when I want to use it. but it's still crowded. I think I need to move something off. The thing I'm considering now is getting a wall sconce to replace the lamp.
Some wall sconces must be attached to a junction box behind the wall but LOTS of them come with a plug, just like a table lamp, You can cover the cord with a plastic casing from Home Depot and paint it to match the wall.
(my other option is to get more practiced at using the light alarm clock as a night-light--it can be done, but it's fiddly. I don't use the bedside light for reading, just for seeing)talley_sue_nyc
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agotalley_sue_nyc
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5 years agothis one has side cubbies and front!
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fc/b7/38/fcb738ceb1a1b0c0f77e4159eca860c9.jpg
Here's a DIY one that you could make using wooden crates from Michaels, or a skinny bookcase, etc..
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/make-and-decorate/decorating/how-to-make-a-headboard-out-of-storage-crates?soc=sharingfb
This would need a cabinetmaker, but it's cool--the headboard pulls out. So you could hide stuff during the day.
talley_sue_nyc
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoAnnKH
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoMolly
5 years agoI like the pullout shelf idea on a nightstand. Here are a few ideas. Have you thought about nesting tables which you can move around when needed. Do you like mercury glass?
Coaster Sandy Beach Nightstand, Black · More Info
Liberty Furniture Harbor View II Open Night Stand · More Info
Monarch Specialties 2-Piece Nesting Tables, Glossy White/Chrome Metal · More Info
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