--- title: "Space Saving Nightstands for Small Bedrooms ..." description: "Use a Picture Ledge; Use a Stool; Transform a Desk into Nightstands; A Tall Wall Unit; Give a Side Table a Makeover; More ..." url: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/space-saving-nightstands-for-small-bedrooms/" category: "diy" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # Space Saving Nightstands for Small Bedrooms ... In an ideal world your bedroom would have space for a large vanity/dressing area and a lovely big nightstand for display and storage. In reality though, most of us wish we had a bigger bedroom and a lot more space. So what do you do when you really are restricted and think you don't have room for a nightstand? You turn to one of these great ideas! ## 1. Use a Picture Ledge ![Use a Picture Ledge](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qk/qq/cwyr425l5512c11b82610624757655_600x900.jpg) Source: [RIBBA Picture ledge - 21](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/products-products/) ## 2. Use a Stool ![Use a Stool](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/j4/o8/sb8wg1vw5512c11b4d7bd333734161_427x640.jpg) Source: [](https://goo.gl/02SLHA) ## 3. Transform a Desk into Nightstands ![Transform a Desk into Nightstands](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wf/a9/v0o69jxw5512c11b52e21642588072_368x200.jpg) Source: [4 the love of wood](http://4theloveofwood.blogspot.com/p/beforeafter_28.html) ## 4. A Tall Wall Unit ![A Tall Wall Unit](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z8/ow/pqqs6fkq5512c11bdc4ec645939401_444x700.jpg) Source: [Home furnishings, kitchens, appliances, sofas](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/products-products/?cid=usafpinterest.com40168778_20140131) ## 5. Give a Side Table a Makeover ![Give a Side Table a Makeover](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z0/t6/t7jegyzk5512c11c653e0949614510_317x766.jpg) Source: [dwellbeautiful.com](https://www.dwellbeautiful.com/ikea-side-table-makeover/) ## 6. Tight Spaces Nightstand _ Source: Kathleen & Bradford's Heritage of_ ## 7. Bedside Table from Magazine Holders ![Bedside Table from Magazine Holders](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fz/l3/q7mvdenf5512c11d557f7802820949_332x500.jpg) Source: [Bedside Tables](https://brickcitylove.com/2009/10/27/bedside-tables/) ## 8. Have a Nightstand That Doubles as a Desk ![Have a Nightstand That Doubles as a Desk](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ql/bj/atmvogdh5512c11e40885506358556_540x811.jpg) Source: [23 Hacks For Your Tiny](https://www.buzzfeed.com/twopoodles/23-hacks-for-your-tiny-bedroom-9g24) ## 9. Use a Crate ![Use a Crate](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/u3/xf/i7n52wr55512c11e85f2c447902047_600x552.jpg) Source: [pinterest.com](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/18858892165030308/) ## 10. Bedtime Bookshelf ![Bedtime Bookshelf](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zi/fu/oiydf8zh5512c11e748ee836738062_360x360.jpg) Source: [Storage Solutions for Small Bedrooms](https://www.bhg.com/decorating/small-spaces/strategies/storage-solutions-for-small-bedrooms/) ## 11. Streamlined Cup Holder and Nightstand ![Streamlined Cup Holder and Nightstand](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kf/o8/j9b2461t5512c11f23c90566972661_350x466.jpg) Source: [Check it out, it's got](https://bandbbuildalife.com/2012/09/25/a-tight-corner-nighstand-fix/) ## 12. Make a Super Cute Little Table ![Make a Super Cute Little Table](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dn/nd/k3sfersw5512c11f0f29d527858996_400x564.jpg) Source: [Ana White | Build a](http://ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/narrow-cottage-end-tables) ## 13. Go up with a Ladder ![Go up with a Ladder](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qi/nb/kro389r35512c11f5b680002950999_355x557.jpg) Source: [Tight for Space for a](https://www.hometalk.com/posts/decorate/rooms/tight-for-space-for-a-side-table-go-up-with-a-ladder-3485912) ## 14. Unique Driftwood and Pipe Shelf ![Unique Driftwood and Pipe Shelf](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sp/gq/hikqktu25512c1202483b311845777_566x762.jpg) Source: [Items similar to Unique Driftwood](https://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 15. A Clip-on Lamp and Mounted Ledge ![A Clip-on Lamp and Mounted Ledge](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yl/x1/ibihv1ih5512c120a2c36203461107_600x800.jpg) Source: [Small-space decorating ideas](https://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/design-101/decorating-ideas-for-small-spaces-pictures?soc=pinterest) ## 16. Wall-mounted Bedside Table ![Wall-mounted Bedside Table](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/v3/uc/erawcg9h5512c1217bb7d846954672_600x450.jpg) Source: [hgtv.com](https://www.hgtv.com/design/rooms/bedrooms/tips-for-a-clutter-free-bedroom-nightstand-pictures?soc=pinterest&crlt.pid=camp.wOld8CsoO6eJ) ## 17. Mag Rack Shelf _ Source: Handy space saver_ ## 18. Makeover a Thrifty Find ![Makeover a Thrifty Find](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dt/a5/zltjb4u75512c12375395303339017_402x600.jpg) Source: [While They Snooze: Tween Girl](http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2013/09/tween-girl-side-table.html) ## 19. Use a Cart or Trolley _ Source: How To Use the $50_ ## 20. Make a Mission Table ![Make a Mission Table](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/w5/os/tv6ujo9p5512c12544fb9261560120_214x300.jpg) Source: [These mission end table plans](https://goo.gl/dZ6qr6) ## 21. Use a Corbel ![Use a Corbel](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kw/ax/fc6z2t7s5512c4c96a193080403970_580x697.jpg) Source: [Advertisement](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/main.rss) ## 22. Shelf and Bulletin Board ![Shelf and Bulletin Board](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tp/wi/pn60eswx5512c1276dc2e295365707_550x733.jpg) Source: [Bedroom Storage Solutions](http://www.bhg.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 23. Shop Yard Sales and Thrift Shops for Small Furniture ![Shop Yard Sales and Thrift Shops for Small Furniture](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/y3/c0/mlv8mwtf5512c1287735b568663755_485x728.jpg) Source: [La Dolce Vita: The Style](http://paloma81.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-style-files-timothy-corrigan.html) ## 24. Mounted Cubbies ![Mounted Cubbies](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kt/tc/y7kx5tcd5512c1295672b403796129_550x611.jpg) Source: [Storage Solutions for Small Bedrooms](http://www.bhg.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 25. Floating Night Stand ![Floating Night Stand](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/c8/yt/s7pkgt6f5512c12b7c8f7540773239_600x766.jpg) Source: [How to build floating night](https://www.homedit.com/how-to-build-floating-night-stands/) ## 26. One Wall Bracket, One Scrap of Wood = Instant Side Table _ Source: DIY Project Ideas: Wall-Mounted Tables_ ## 27. Make Your Own Small Nightstand ![Make Your Own Small Nightstand](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z2/tt/d6s66qqw5512c12f81118915597424_443x640.jpg) Source: [Thrifty and Chic - DIY](http://www.thriftyandchic.com/search/label/Furniture) ## 28. 1 Table, Cut It in Half and Attached Each Piece to the Wall ![1 Table, Cut It in Half and Attached Each Piece to the Wall](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zo/so/asg5mpo95512c130932dc157377383_500x884.jpg) Source: [Better After: .5 Nightstand](http://betterafter.blogspot.com/2011/04/5-nightstand.html) ## 29. Floating Drawer ![Floating Drawer](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ms/xj/t8bqvzyz5512c13264152797948453_540x405.jpg) Source: [5 Bulky Furniture Pieces You](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 30. Build a Tiny Bedside Table ![Build a Tiny Bedside Table](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/j1/wt/rfsfidxb5512c13575af8270741889_400x600.jpg) Source: [Chez Larsson: Bedside Table How-To](https://jakandjil.se/blog/2009/11/bedside-table-howto.html) ## 31. Use a Bed Caddy ![Use a Bed Caddy](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/h7/vt/xswjpui65512c136cacf0104833902_600x900.jpg) Source: [HauteLook | Back To College](https://www.hautelook.com/index/index/mk/invite/inventory_id/10270541/?sid=75971&mid=affiliate&cid=hellosoci5&aid=type96) ## 32. Upturn a Trash Can ![Upturn a Trash Can](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/u2/j4/u7qf57ru5512c1377d941797539994_427x640.jpg) Source: [Cute and Cool Teenage Girl](https://www.ohmeohmyblog.com/cute-and-cool-teen-girl-bedroom-ideas/) ## 33. Combine Lamp and Shelf ![Combine Lamp and Shelf](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l1/ai/jo3lp1yu5512c138e3b44469495029_600x899.jpg) Source: [Small Nightstand Designs That Fit](https://www.homedit.com/small-nightstand-for-tiny-bedrooms/) ## 34. Build a Bedside Cube _ Source: 25 DIY Projects for Small_ ## 35. 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