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The 15 best small bedside tables for more compact spaces
Small doesn't have to mean boring
When it comes to interior design and decorating, there are usually two main factors that stop us achieving our dream space. One being money, and the other being space. Feel familiar? You're not the only one.
In order to stop a space feeling cluttered, clever storage solutions and organisation hacks are essential, as well as choosing the right furniture for your living area. Which is where small bedside tables come in. Whether you're after a tall and thin option or a cabinet closer to the ground, most of these suggestions still have drawers and look stylish.
So, need somewhere to store your book stash? Or are you more concerned about surface space so you can house your sunset lamps and crystals? Or do you need a table to fit into a narrow space? Whatever it is, we’ve got a small bedside table for you. In fact, we’ve got 15. Here’s our pick of the best tables for all your bedroom needs.
Inject a serious dose of colour into your bedroom with this matching green and blue bedside table from Oliver Bonas. With two drawers, there's ample storage for all your bedside bits and pieces.
With a natural colour, this bedside table will work in a variety of bedroom designs, but also adds a fun element with the scallop edge. The drawer is ideal for hiding things you don't want on display, while the open cubby is ideal for putting your phone in overnight.
Ok this is a game changing bedside table, it's two in one, so depending on your bedroom set-up, and partner set-up too, you can either have one tall bedside table on one side, or have a small bedside table on each side.
A bedside table for under £50? Check. A serious pop of colour? Check? Easy to put together and ample storage? Check, check. Honestly, what's not to love about this bedside table. It also comes in black, blue and peach if that's more your vibe.
Will we ever tire of the scalloped edge? No probably not.
For such a small bedside table, it's got serious storage options, from the deep drawer, to the round shelf on the bottom, which we just know is going to be full of books. And can we talk about this deep earthy olive colour? Obsessed.
We usually rely on Dusk for our bedding, but now we can bedside table to that list too. The Poppy 1 drawer design is perfect for even the smallest of bedrooms and still gives you enough storage space for your essentials. It also comes in four different colour options and two handle shades.
If you've got a narrow space for your bedside table this is the option we'd go for. The drawer is perfect for small bits and bobs, and the long open cupboard is ideal for storing your magazines and books.
Have a bed that's pretty low to the ground? Then this is the bedside table for you, and with the rattan fabric detailing and at under £50 it's an absolute no-brainer.
Ok, if you're actually struggling for space, and just need somewhere to store your essentials that are not *the floor* then get yourself a Bedshelfie. They're a small bedside tray that either attaches with a slide or clamp element.
This 70s style cabinet comes with a decent amount of hidden storage as well as a covered section perfect for hiding your phone in. It also comes in walnut brown too, if you're going for a more muted vibe.
CosmoLiving by Cosmopolitan Westerleigh 1 Drawer Bedside Table
Part of the CosmoLiving range with Wayfair, this bedside table has a large drawer and gold accents, and comes in multiple different colourways.
As well as a super slim drawer, the pin legs on this round bedside table help it to fit into smaller spaces, and leave space below for other things.
Sleek and full of storage with two drawers, this grey bedside table adds a minimalist touch to your room.
Industrial? Tick. Rattan trend? Tick. This small bedside table is bang-on trend and will update any bedroom vibe.
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