Make the Most of Your Bedside Space
Put Your Nightstand to Work with These Space-Saving Techniques
Bedroom too tiny? No room for much more than a nightstand? Not to worry; with a little creative arranging you can still have your lamp and the space for a book, alarm clock and maybe even a decorative item or two. Take note of these smart solutions for squeezing every drop out of your bedside space.
A petite swing arm lamp (like Artemide's Tolomeo, shown here) takes up little space but still provides ample light right where you need it.
| If you've got no nightstand space to spare, consider floating a pendant or two down from above instead. You'll free up room and create a little interest overhead.
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... Or mount a light to the wall. This sconce provides direct light for reading, but easily swings out of the way when not in use.
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| Here the sconces become almost a sculptural presence, set off against a crisp white wall. |
by Natasha Wallis
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A tiny niche set into this built-in is just big enough for the necessities. Lights are recessed into the shelf overhead for illumination without clutter.
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| Bunkers need not forgo bedtime vitals... |
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| Here they've cleverly carved out room into the head of each bed for shelves. Another smart feature? Individual lights for nightly reading that won't disturb any other sleepers. |
| A floating tabletop provides room without taking up valuable floor space — a major coup in a small studio like this. |
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| Same goes for these floating nightstands. Plus, with an (awesome) overhead light and a drawer or two for essentials, the tabletops are free for decorative touches. |
| For rooms with two beds, consider enlisting one nightstand to do double duty. Even if you need a slightly larger one to accommodate everything, it's likely to take up less space than two. |
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| A mounted shelf offers just enough room for a light, alarm and a slim piece of art. |
by Jeanne Finnerty
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If you're blessed with a bit more room but have too much stuff with which to fill it, consider a built-in surround. The footprint here is pretty much the same as that of a bed and two normal nightstands, but provides enough space for a small library of books and other objects. Mounting sconces to the interior continues the clever use of space.
More space-saving ideas:
Inspiring Murphy Beds
18 Ways to Make a Small Space Look Larger
6 Ways to Magically Enhance Your Small Space
More space-saving ideas:
Inspiring Murphy Beds
18 Ways to Make a Small Space Look Larger
6 Ways to Magically Enhance Your Small Space
Comments
Suzy Pierce Love all of these cool ideas for bedroom spaces. Thank you for the inspiration!
2 years ago · Like
Lily Gahagan Thanks! There are a ton of clever ways to eke out more space in that area. 'Twas fun to find them around Houzz. :)
2 years ago · Like
Amy Lambert Lee I'm struggling with this issue right now! Thank you for sharing, I really enjoyed the photos!
2 years ago · Like
patscats2 I love the last one with the built in surround.
2 years ago · Like
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Ideabook published on March 9, 2011.
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