If you are looking for a unique nightstand idea, you have come to the right place. Below are ten bedside tables that use common items for a simple way to display and organize your essentials.
I’m a procrastinator. There. I said it. Nine months ago I shared a post about my goals for redoing our master bedroom (you can find that post here). Fast-forward to the beginning of this month, and the room remained untouched. I plan to remedy the situation. One thing I really want to do is update our bedroom furniture… I plan to paint the cedar chest and dresser (Update: this has been done and you can find the dresser makeover here.), but I am so over our clunky nightstands. I want something a little lighter (and not just lighter in color; lighter in design). I scoured the internet and found some amazingly unique nightstand ideas using everything from ladders to laundry baskets. Have a look.
Unique Nightstand Ideas
Simple DIY Nightstands
A little rope and a painted piece of wood is all that’s needed for this simple hanging nightstand.
Hanging Nightstand Via The Weathered Fox
This tutorial is actually meant to be a coffee table, but by reducing the size of the wood top, it would make for the perfect nightstand.
Milk Can Table Via Love Grows Wild
I actually converted a card catalog into a place for my son to keep his football and baseball cards, but in order to elevate it, I added hairpin legs like the ones below. I love this idea for a smaller table to create a whimsy feel.
Tree Slice & Hairpin Nightstands Via Kippi At Home
It’s so fun to take one object and create something completely different with it. This is actually a laundry basket, turned upside down, with a wooden top attached.
Laundry Basket Turned Side Table (or Nightstand) Via Twin Dragonfly Designs
Nightstands Using Common Household Items
I absolutely love the rustic simplicity of this wooden step ladder. If you don’t own one, they are a common find at garage sales and antique shops.
I always think of these carts as holding craft supplies, but what a great idea for a bedside table. Perfect for holding books, blankets and nightly essentials.
Cart as Nightstand Via Homey Oh My
If you can find some old trunks or suitcases while shopping the antique stores, stack them to create a unique nightstand.
Steamer Trunk Nightstand Via The Honeycomb Home
What could be simpler than a stump? What a great way to bring the outdoors in to create a fun bedside table.
Tree Stump Table Via Sugar & Cloth
Another great idea! A simple painted wooden stool repurposed as a nightstand.
Stool Nightstand Via Making Manzanita
These wooden crates can be found in many craft stores. Add a coat of paint, stack them up, and you have the perfect nightstand.
Nightstand from Stacked Crates Via Kristina Lynne
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