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A bedside lamp adds a touch of comfort to a room. You can use it as a night light in a dim setting or to read in bed. But first, you have to choose the right lamp. We have a few bedside lamp ideas to help you out.
1. Colorful Glass
Every room can use a splash of color, so choose a glass lamp in a tone that matches your throw pillows or a piece of artwork.
You can’t go wrong with a metallic base for a lamp.
3. Geometric Concrete
For something simple yet classic, consider a concrete-based lamp. Geometrics are an aesthetically-pleasing look.
4. Basic Wire Lamp
If you want a light that’s barely there, consider one that dangles the lightbulb from a single piece of metal that curves up from the base.
5. Modern and Black
A beautiful black lamp in a modern style will look amazing in just about every setting.
6. Intricate Wires
There’s nothing saying a lamp can’t be art. Look for a beautifully-created wire lamp to make a statement beside your bed.
7. Polished Smooth
A concrete lamp base will hold it in place, even if you’re on the clumsy side.
8. Matched Sets
There’s nothing better than pairing two identical lamps to set the mood.
9. Simplistic White
There’s something pure and innocent about white, and when the color is paired with a repetitive texture, you’ll find it is a beautiful combination.
10. Transparent Vase
Glass makes for a very nice lamp base, but why not take it a step further by going transparent?
11. Touch Lamps
There’s nothing worse than fumbling about in the dark trying to find the switch for your lamp. Choose one that can be turned on with a touch, and you have a winner.
12. Industrial Style
Anyone who enjoys steampunk or more industrial décor will appreciate an industrial lamp.
13. Delicate Designs
Sometimes you want a lamp that looks nice but stays in the background. Choose one with a light design on it, and you’ll find it blends in.
14. USB-Enabled
No room for a lamp and a phone charger in your outlet? No worries, just grab a lamp with a USB plug in it.
15. Wooden Designs
Why not choose a wooden lamp, if you dislike the ceramic and metal options available? It’s warm and friendly.
16. Golden Delight
Is there anything classier than a gold lamp? It’s the color of decadence, and you’ll benefit from having it right by the bed.
17. Vintage Style
Sometimes it’s helpful to have something familiar to enjoy in your room, and these vintage-style lamps are a perfect choice.
18. Go Textured
Texture can turn any lamp into a talking piece. Even if it’s just a simple one-color base, adding some texture makes it really perk up.
19. Elegant Marble
A marbled base on your lamp gives it that classic look that so many strive for.
20. Unique Shapes
If you are tired of the usual rounded options for lamps, take the time to look for something more interesting.
21. Abstract
Nothing forces lamps to be a standard shape. Go ahead and pick something unusual and unique.
22. Sharp Edges
Some lamps look deadly gorgeous, as if designed to be a weapon of aesthetic. For the industrial style-intensive, who doesn’t want that in their bedroom?
23. Antiques
Love the look of antique lamps? Find a replica and you’ll save money on the look.
24. Mix Your Colors
It’s fine if you can’t choose a single color. Try mixing them to find something truly unique.
25. Stripes Away
Stripes can give your lamp a fun, playful feel and are perfect for a bedroom.
26. Muted Colors
If you love colors but hate being blinded by loud, bright colors, consider using muted tones instead.
Choosing a lamp is more about what you love than what looks perfect. Let your gut decide.
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30 Unique Bedroom Lighting Ideas
Francesco Lagnese
When it comes to setting the right mood, lighting is everything. And this is true in just about every space you enter, but casting the right light is especially important in the bedroom. Whether you're looking for ways to spruce up your bedside table, save space, or make an overhead statement, these unique bedroom lighting ideas will steer you in the right direction. Whether you want a pendant, chandelier, sconce, or lamp, we've got some inspiration your bedroom never saw coming.
Tamsin Johnson
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Combine Black and Brass
Ultra modern and ultra sleek, this brass and black bedside lamp makes a statement while still fitting in with the minimalist environment designed by Tamsin Johnson.
The brass is a welcome surprise, warming up the cool white and gray bedding.
Check out Pottery Barn for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Pottery Barn LED Task Lamp, $229
Francesco Lagnese
2 of 30
Choose Something Unexpected
Why stop at one bedside table lamp if the surface area is big enough for two? We're loving the contrast between the chrome lamp and the traditional ceramic one. They each speak to the varying design influences throughout the room.
Check out Ikea for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Stockholm Table Lamp, $44
Hecker Guthrie
3 of 30
Let the Natural Light Shine
This bedroom designed by Hecker Guthrie is blessed with plenty of natural light, which casts a nice bright glow throughout the space. The modest metal sconces provide extra bedside lighting but also blend right into the white wall.
Check out Y Lighting for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Rich Brilliant Willing Brim Wall Sconce, $260
Heather Hilliard Design
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Make an Artistic Statement
Sconces come in all shapes and sizes—they're not only a great space-saving option for tiny bedrooms, but they're also a good way to make a stylish impact. In this bedroom designed by Heather Hilliard, the sculptural sconces introduce a more innovative and edgy touch to the traditional elements and warm, cheerful color scheme.
Check out Wayfair for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW LZF Orbit Flush Mount, $332
Robson Rak
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Choose Soft Pieces
Robson Rak kept the light and airy feeling going in this blue and white bedroom by sticking with white scones and a feathery, wispy pendant.
Check out McGee & Co.
for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW McGee & Co. Bradburn Wall Sconce, $179
Fantastic Frank
6 of 30
Save Space
The answer to your space-saving needs: An accordion light that pulls out as you need it. It can retract back into the wall when you're done.
Check out Cost Plus World Market for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW World Market Metal Accordion Wall Sconce, $60
Abney Morton Interiors
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Use a Fun Color
A chartreuse lamp corresponding with gingham upholstery and bedding enlivens this master bedroom designed by Abney Morton Interiors. The color is unexpected, but works wonders to keep the space light and casual enough for a lake cabin while still being grownup and sophisticated.
Check out West Elm for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW West Elm Modern Totem Table Lamp, $129
ETC.
etera
8 of 30
Rethink Placement
This Moorish-inspired built-in bed nook designed by ETC.etera for Hotel Covell is the perfect blend between cozy and chic. The moody wallpaper adds an air of mystery, which is further enhanced by the aged brass pendant. If you have a similar situation—or there's simple no room for a table lamp next to the bed—hang the pendant above the head of the bed rather than centering it
Check out Kelly Wearstler for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Kelly Wearstler Cleo Pendant, $925
@jockeono
9 of 30
Hang Bare Bulbs
Hang a bunch of bulbs in a variety of shapes and sizes for a cool, easy, undone aesthetic. It's affordable, resourceful, and undeniably stylish.
Check out Design Within Reach for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Muuto E27 Pendant Light, $89
Bjorn Wallander
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Go Glam
This texture-rich bedroom designed by Janie Molster gets extra cool vibes from the geometric pendant.
It adds a more formal and glamorous feel to the space.
Check out Target for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Project 62 Menlo Asterisk Ceiling Light, $142
Felix Forest
11 of 30
Keep It Simple
If you have a statement headboard, bold colors, and interesting pieces throughout, keep your lighting simple. A nondescript sconce with a neutral shade never fails. In this bedroom designed by Arent & Pyke, the oat-hued shade references the quilt and pillow case.
Check out Rejuvenation for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Rejuvenation Cylinder Task Wall Light, $219
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Backlight Your Built-Ins
In this bunk room designed by Studio Griffiths, the built-in cubbies are backlit for a soft night light glow that doesn't take up any valuable space.
Check out Home Depot for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Favorite Monkey LED Under Cabinet Light, $39
WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ
13 of 30
Double Up
A lamp on your nightstand is a decor choice, but it isn't always totally functional.
To make sure you get enough light when you're reading (or on your phone) in bed at night, mount a light on the wall immediately next to your bed, too.
Check out Serena & Lily for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Serena & Lily Abbey Table Lamp, $398
LAURE JOLIET
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Try Bedside Pendants
Another great way to take up less surface space that doesn't involve any sconces? Hanging a slim bedside pendant lamp. In this Firehouse Hotel room designed by ETC.etera, an angular dark green pendant pops against the marigold tones and organic shapes.
Check out The Future Perfect for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Bianco Light + Space Equinox Pendant, $2,780
Kaemingk Design
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Mix In Metal
This master bedroom designed by Kaemingk Design inspires us to mix in more metal.
Gold, brass, or silver help step up your sconce game. Opt for metal bases for an industrial-meets-glam feel.
Check out Finnish Design Shop for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Secto Wall Lamp, $407
Courtesy of Nicole Franzen
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Mount Your Lighting
Mounting lights next to your bed eliminates the need for a large night stand. Now you can streamline your space, or save space if you've got a small room.
Check out Coming Soon NYC for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Entler Studio Ceiling Lamp, $680
Nicole Franzen
17 of 30
Opt for Floor Lamps
Want to try something new? Flank the bed with two slim floor lamps instead of classic table lamps. It adds height and dimension while also freeing up more surface space on the bedside tables.
Check out Cedar & Moss for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Cedar & Moss Summit Glass Pendant, $319
2LG Studio
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Go Vintage
We're loving the contrast between the shabby chic chandelier and the modern table lamp in this bedroom designed by 2LG Studio.
Not only will you find something one-of-a-kind that no one else has, but it'll likely cost less than buying something brand new and boast a nice patina.
Check out France & Son for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Midcentury Snoopy Lamp, $299
Nicole Franzen
19 of 30
Secure Sconces to the Headboard
Why secure sconces to the wall when you can make a statement headboard pop even more? Here, they add a little elegance to the rustic, nature-inspired frame.
Check out Finnish Design Shop for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Nuura Liila Wall Lamp, $299
Tamsin Johnson
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Hang It Somewhere Unexpected
Though this contemporary pendant light inn this space designed by Tamsin Johnson would look great wherever it was, we're digging the asymmetry of it hung in the reading nook rather than in the center of the room.
The shade also corresponds with the bedskirt, for a nice cohesion.
Check out Urban Outfitters for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Urban Outfitters Cayla Cane Pendant, $89
William Abranowicz
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Match Your Lamp To Your Headboard
If it's sitting right next to it, make sure it's not going to clash, k? Pick up the colors in a bold, colorful headboard (or bedding) with your nightstand lamp.
Check out Chairish for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Vintage Casa Cosima Table Lamp, $275
Tessa Neustadt
22 of 30
Think Outside the Box
This dramatic three-tiered sconce in a bedroom designed by Brady Tolbert for Emily Henderson is a more playful alternative to a traditional chandelier or overhead light. But it still beings the drama (and the light, of course).
Check out AllModern for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:c
BUY NOW Rosenblum 2-Light Swing Arm Lamp, $650
Mikael Axelsson
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Add Dramatic
Though not too over the top in shape or material, this pendant light brings a fun sense of drama with it's over-sized appeal.
In a minimalist bedroom, where space is limited and everything must carry its weight, proportion and scale is a great way to play and have fun with design. The texture also warms up the cooler tones through. Use your lighting to incorporate natural texture, like bamboo or rattan. A straw pendant is the muted (but totally not basic) light fixture this bold, bohemian room needs.
Check out Serena & Lily for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Serena & Lily Headlands Bell Pendant, $298
Hecker Guthrie
24 of 30
Go Mod
A gorgeous mint green carpet introduces a touch of personality and luxury to this modern bedroom designed by Hecker Guthrie. The flax linen slipcovered bed frame, charcoal gray pillows, and greenish gray sheets. create the perfect color story. We also love the contrast between the sleek white modern side table and lamp with the relaxed linen bedding.
Check out France & Son for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW France & Son Mushroom Table Lamp, $200
Courtesy of Nicole Franzen
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Think Minimialist
Paring down your room means you can go a little bit more bold with your light—especially if you have high ceilings—but still keep it neutral.
This beige pendant is seriously swoon-worthy.
Check out Need Supply Co. for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Sin Rolling Hills Table Lamp, $375
Courtesy of Old Brand New
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Opt For A Glass Orb
Who invited you, shade? This glass orb light adds a modern touch to a bohemian bedroom. See more at Old Brand New.
Check out Article for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Article Perforate Lamp, $69
Nicole Franzen
27 of 30
Match It to the Wallpaper
Minimalist, but make it cozy. Even when your bedroom features a drab or outdated wallpaper, you can still made it feel neat, tidy, and contemporary. Choose timeless furniture, crisp bedding, and a faux fur throw for texture and warmth. We're loving the matchy-matchy vibes of the coordinating wallpaper and lampshade, too.
Check out Chairish for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Groundworks Graffito Lamp Shade, $130
Courtesy of Lark & Linen
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Install Track Lighting
Skip the bright overhead light and install track lighting instead.
It'll create a softer, more calming mood in your room. See more at Lark & Linen.
Check out Lamps Plus for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Juno Black LED Track Head, $100
Christopher Sturman
29 of 30
Go A Little Crazy
Even a sophisticated city apartment can afford to go wild in a kid's space. A rainbow-hued Italian Sputnik-style chandelier hangs in a boy's bedroom and a trellis-print cloth covers the walls.
Check out ABC Carpet & Home for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Iridescent Glo Pendant, $347
Courtesy of Black Lacquer Design
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Dip It Way Low
We've never seen a pendant this low before, and we're here for it. It's part table lamp, part ceiling light, and it's the perfect height for reading before bed. See more at Black Lacquer Design.
Check out CB2 for stylish bedroom lighting, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW CB2 Alabaster Pendant Light, $179
Bedside tables: 101 photos - unusual, original bedside tables for the bedroom
A bedside table is one of the indispensable elements in the bedroom: no matter the footage of the room, we have to look for a place to put the phone at night and put a night lamp.
A traditional pedestal - a drawer with curtains open or closed - can hardly diversify the interior. This collection contains unusual bedside tables, or rather, objects that, at times, do not even resemble a prototype, but please from a functional and aesthetic point of view.
For the most hypnotic effect of viewing this article, we advise you to click on the first photo and go to full screen mode. And then - flip through large pictures and enjoy our selection of interesting and spectacular bedside tables (or items that replace them). On some photos you will find green labels that contain additional information about the items used in this interior. Under the photos you can find information about the project and the techniques and materials used.
Vera Tarlovskaya Interiors
1. Solyanka
Bedside tables for the bedroom (pictured) are the finishing touch in the design of the room, and you don’t have to go to the interior store to get them.
Firstly, they do not always have to be paired, and secondly, items that you already have at home can work effectively instead. For example, a wooden box and an old stool, which turned out to be quite appropriate in a modern bedroom.
Lago Design
2. Bet on geometry
Instead of a headboard and side tables, you can make one giant shelf. It will certainly fit lamps with books, family photos, a collection of rare cars and even a place for flowers (by the way, there will be a reason to plant greenery in the bedroom).
The New Design Project
3. Pure concrete
What about building blocks? For a small space, all means are good: on the one hand, we add blocks, on the other, we hang compact shelves.
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4.
Library night
First of all, the analogue of a bedside table should meet your needs: if you like to read before going to bed, replace the nightstand with a bookshelf.
Inna Shapovaliants
5. Sewing machine
To replace the bedside table with the underframe from the sewing machine is a top class work with retro accessories. A pair of such a self-sufficient item is not needed - on the other hand, a chair or pouffe will be enough.
Lisa Wolfe Design, Ltd
6. Vintage mix
Do you appreciate vintage accessories? It is not necessary to look for two identical cabinets in flea markets that fit in size. Replace them with any other cute pieces of furniture.
Marina Sarkisyan
7. High-low
For some reason, women always have more things than men. Even if we are talking about items that need to be placed in the bedside table.
The logical conclusion: the cabinets should be of different heights. Higher for girls, lower for boys.
Cortney Bishop Design
8. Wide Field
Sometimes it makes sense to choose different sizes of cabinet tops, especially if you don't mind a light stylistic mix.
Elena Tirinnanzi Architetto
9. In contrast
Unpaired analogs of nightstands look good in minimalist Scandinavian bedrooms — for example, a worn grandmother's chair combined with a narrow cylinder cabinet.
10. In pleasant twilight
If you don't have the habit of reading in bed, and you don't really need a night light, it's wise to do without it. And instead of bedside tables, use any decor that is pleasing to the eye - even if only an old window frame. You can even hang something on such original bedside tables - ties, for example.
Archifacturing
11.
Bottleneck
Can't fit two nightstands in a narrow bedroom? We'll get by with one, and as additional storage, you can mount the top shelf above the headboard.
ARCHI CONSULTING
12. Mix of textures
Do not deny yourself the pleasure of being closer to nature: if you managed to find only one stump, any object from the store can play the role of a second bedside table - for example, a table made of white metal, which complements well wood.
13. Spacious headboard
If the layout of the room leaves no choice, give up bedside tables and their analogues in favor of a structure above the headboard. This technique looks especially impressive on an accent wall.
stefano carniccio
14. Structural issue
The supporting pylon can also be disguised as part of the storage system, if you build it up to a false partition above the headboard.
Rachele Biancalani Studio
15.
Clothes for the chair
Instead of a bedside table, a chair is also convenient because you can leave clothes on it - of course, if you are not a quivering tidy person who loves to put everything on the shelves.
Republic of Fritz Hansen フリッツ・ハンセン
16. Easy chairs
If there is a full-fledged chair next to the bed, you may not need a bedside table. The light can also be mounted on the wall, and the chairs standing nearby can be used for storage.
FENNOBED
17. Ladders
In the Scandinavian countries, ladders have long been used not only to climb onto mezzanines. Sometimes they effectively replace bedside tables in the bedroom interior.
18. Scandinavian comfort
A tall wicker basket works well with a ladder. It can be used to store linen if there is no room in the bathroom, and you can put decorative pillows on the cover at night. These original bedside tables will give your interior a rustic charm.
ZARA HOME
19. Two are better than one
If one bedside table is not enough for you, replace it with two, but on one side of the bed. It is not necessary to combine them in color and texture: the difference in materials brings dynamics to the interior.
Archifacturing
20. Ergonomic podium
And here's a scenario for those who think ahead storage systems: in a low podium under the bed, you can hide additional drawers. And leave the bedside table for things that you use really often.
Wanna-C
21. Suitcase mood
One trip to the flea market and the owners of the bedroom got several bedside accessories (pictured) that look much more effective than ordinary bedside tables.
22. Increasing the quantity
Even standard bedside tables look more interesting if there are a lot of them. In addition, their number opens the field for experiments with rearrangement - those that are lighter can be placed at least throughout the bedroom or grouped at the headboard.
Maike Piorr | Fotografie
23. On wheels
Another step towards quick repositioning is the bedside table on wheels. Which, by the way, can be decorated with a bright shade.
Markham Stagers
24. Favorite colors
Small bright tables also enliven the bedroom; to enhance the effect, paired items can be decorated in different ways - with lamps, vases or framed posters.
Louise de Miranda
25. Outstanding look
Even a standard model will sparkle with new, if you pay a little attention to the decor: for example, highlight the panels with a contrasting color.
apartmentjeanie
26. Unexpected combinations
An eccentric shade suits this carved bedside table: bright green complements the pattern at the head of the bed, while the black background works as a great base for experiments.
Tomás da Silva
27. Mini Shelf
If you only need a nightstand to put your phone next to you, and there is absolutely no room in the bedroom, mount a mini shelf on the wall that your phone charger can reach.
ÁBATON
28. For lovers of literature
Don't you raise your hand to throw away old magazines and albums? Turn them into handmade nightstands by stacking them next to your bed. The height and design of the bedside tables can be changed from time to time: add new ones or take out old numbers to reread.
Marc Rutenberg Homes
29. Desk
A functional idea for those who want to make the most of their bedroom space: replace one nightstand with a desk or dressing table.
Hovanskaya Olga
30. Part of the whole
Textured headboards are increasingly common in modern bedrooms, and hanging bedside tables become their logical continuation.
In the project of Olga Khovanskaya, they are combined in color with the body of the bed.
Zhenya Zhdanova
31. Broken lines
In an irregularly shaped bedroom, it is important to use the space to the maximum: let a long console appear on one side, and a bright stool on the other, as in Zhenya Zhdanova's project.
JAMIE FALLA
32. Perfect combinations
Nothing superfluous: in this project, built-in nightstands continue the design of the bed and headboard, and even the bedside lamps seem to be rooted to the table top.
33. A breath of nature
Roughly worked wood required irregularly shaped shelves: the unpredictability of the lines enlivened the mood of this calm bedroom.
High Camp Home
34. Country chic
Although the shelves on the diagonal extend beyond the headboard, the whole structure looks very solid and rustic - especially when combined with street lamps.
Artyukhina Ekaterina
35. In the rhythm of the city
The light wood cabinets that emerge from the headboard complement the brickwork effectively, while the color scheme combined with the decorative panel evokes industrial associations.
Alexandra Fedorova's Bureau
36. Emphasis on composition
The design of bedside tables can become an element of an integral architectural solution, as in Alexandra Fedorova's project, where the dark volume of the nightstand seems to lie under the bed.
Tatiana Nicol
37. Shelves in a niche
The small footage of the bedroom is a reason to think about high built-in wardrobes, and fit the bed into the niche formed by them. The role of bedside tables in this case will be played by hanging shelves.
38. Opening of the season
Some closet shelves next to the bed can be left open.
They can be used to store small items.
Ksenia Bobrikova. Xenia Design Studio
39. Headboard niche
If you don't want to overload the bedroom with wardrobes, storage systems can be hidden behind textiles, and a niche for the necessary little things can be taken away from the headboard.
4Design 4Design
40. Overhead light
An architectural option - to play with built-in niches and open shelves with lighting. It can also be made in color to change the mood of the room as desired
Inés Benavides
41. Fits it all
A headboard with built-in storage is a hot trend, especially since there is room for decor or lamps on the top of the structure.
42. Elegant look
The dark-coloured headboard has a discreet and elegant look, making it possible to place a home library in the bedroom.
David De La Garza / ZURDODGS
43.
Tables as columns
The author of this American bedroom used coffee tables as false columns.
Cristiana Vannini
44. Difficult niche for problem space
Bedside tables (pictured) in the niche behind the headboard are an organic solution for a small narrow bedroom.
Casas inHAUS
45. Double convenience
The built-in niches can be arranged in two levels of storage by hanging an internal shelf. This option is for open storage fans: all the little things are easily accessible, and you don’t have to waste time looking for the right book or perfume bottle.
Nook Architects
46. Hidden Reserves
A headboard with built-in storage systems is a concise and convenient bedroom decor scenario, especially if the room has a rectangular shape and you do not mind the 30-40 cm that the whole structure will take.
David De La Garza / ZURDODGS
47.
On the catwalk
Beds with a catwalk are one of the trends in bedroom furnishing, which, however, is appropriate only in rooms of sufficient area. But the podium allows you to abandon the bedside tables - a book and an alarm clock will fit next to the pillow.
Renato Arrigo
48. Wide edge
The wider the podium, the more storage options. But before you use the idea in your own bedroom, ask yourself how comfortable it will be for you to sleep (and especially get up in the morning) on a low bed.
Nanette Wong
49. Add shelves
Not enough room for little things? Mount a shelf behind the headboard, as in this austere masculine interior from Italy.
50. Design duet
Two architectural techniques in one interior: there is a wide podium and a comfortable niche behind the headboard.
Anastasia Komarova INdEX
51.
Serving in the bedroom
Round tables are traditionally considered a feminine element in a bedroom set: this technique can be enhanced by covering them with a snow-white tablecloth.
P.S.pierreswatch
52. Exquisite pair
The round table trick also works well when paired with a standard chest of drawers. So you can jokingly divide the bedroom interior into male and female halves.
Elle Homestaging
53. Classic in color
If the interior lacks accents (and you don't want to paint the walls or change the color of the furniture at all), pay attention to the design of the bedside table. A tablecloth combined with other home textiles will help quickly change the colors and mood of the room.
Lorenzo Castillo
54. Connecting eras
On a table with a bright tablecloth, both modern lamps and classic models with a fabric lampshade are appropriate.
Meredith L. Bohn Interior Design
55. Back to the past
The short tablecloth option is not without its nostalgic charm. It reminds of the old days, when only writing and card tables were left uncovered with textiles.
Designed by Ekaterina Kolegova Ecole
56. Treasure chest
As an alternative to coffee tables and bedside tables, chests are popular with designers around the world. Including because they broadcast the motive of moderate consumption and the use of old things in a new role.
Architales
57. With a new face
Even a battered object can be restored and decorated to your liking, and the lid of the chest becomes a comfortable tabletop.
Tatyana Kolotushkina
58. The magic of white
Vintage accessories are especially good in minimalist interiors and unusually fresh colors - for example, even a large travel trunk looks more elegant in white.
Harpers Interiors
59. Smile before sleep
Excessive severity of travel chests can be broken with bright or ironic accessories and prints, as the authors of this bedroom did.
Alexander James Interiors
60. For men's interiors
A chest instead of a bedside table is a trick that works great in the interiors of a men's bedroom.
RARE Office
61. There will be music
If an old receiver has miraculously survived in your house, this is a reason to find a worthy place for it - for example, turn it into a bedside table.
Gastón y Daniela
62. Waiting for a flight
Suitcases stacked on top of each other can also be used as bedside tables. They can also be used to store infrequently used little things.
Paolo Fusco Photo
63.
Miracles of ingenuity
If you have a high bed or several mattresses on it, you can increase the makeshift bedside tables with the help of the same suitcases. You just need to put them on chairs or stools on the sides of the bed.
Corynne Pless
64. Strict retro
Old things are not always worth restoring: a painted bedside table can become a worthy decoration of a bedroom without additional efforts.
Stanley Homes Inc.
65. Shade on a drum
On the question of new life for old things: you can extend the age not only of suitcases, but also of more personal accessories. For example, a drum set. In return, get the original bedside tables, as in the photo.
MARGSTUDIO
66. Like in a bar
Chairs and stools are another worthy alternative to bedside tables, especially if you managed to find non-standard retro models.
Single | Odnushechka
67. Nothing superfluous
Instead of standard bedside tables, open drawers, matched in color to the wooden headboard, create an up-to-date eco-style in the interior of a city apartment.
studio b-arch
68. New designer
Open wooden drawers can be used to decorate an entire bedroom.
Lago Design
69. Geometry and tricks
Geometric storage arrangement effectively complements the floating bed.
Michelle Chaplin Interiors
70. Complex combinations
A simple but effective decorating technique is to match the color of bedside tables and decorative elements, especially if they have a complex shade.
For People design
71. Two in one
Bedside tables successfully replace high tables in the interior.
Under them, you can hide additional necessary items. For example, put a stool to the left of the bed - and the table can be used as a dressing table. And the place under the right one is used for storing pillows and extra blankets.
Lady of the HOUSE interior design
72. Lighter than light
If you don't want to overload your interior, choose light, open models, like these semi-circular nightstands on an openwork frame.
73. A classic of the genre
The tulip table is a cult figure not only in the dining room, but also in the bedroom. Mini-modifications of a recognizable model can be supplemented with large lamps for a change.
Riegler Photography
74. Unexpected accents
Play with the effect of surprise, combine objects from different eras or with different textures. As in this photo, where a mix of wooden tables and a worn banquette enlivens a modern bedroom.
Cristiana Vannini
75. Wrought iron elements
The laconic interior of the bedroom, sometimes, comes to life thanks to one spectacular detail - for example, whimsical wrought iron tables.
Kate Hansen Photography
76. Beware of Personal Items
Retro metal nightstand resembles a safe: in such a cabinet your personal belongings will always be safe. The severity of the lines and the cold tone make the seemingly lyrical interior more solid at first glance, and the texture of the nightstand rhymes with the finish of the bed.
ESPACIOS Y LUZ FOTOGRAFÍA
77. Skylight
The geometric glass model brings a sense of lightness to this white bedroom without cluttering the space. True, you need to keep order with such a cabinet even more strictly than usual.
Rikki Snyder
78.
Tempered glass
Glass is a demanding material that will need to be washed frequently to remove fingerprints. But how effectively such shelves rhyme with the mirror behind the headboard!
Nor-Son Custom Builders
79. Light from the ceiling
The carved bed is the central and self-sufficient element of the bedroom, so it was complemented with laconic transparent bedside tables, and additional lighting was mounted on the ceiling.
Behruz Studio
80. Connective tissue
In a bright interior, it is important to highlight the main color accents: here this task is taken on by contrasting bedside tables (pictured).
Chris Snook
81. Round and square
Round tabletops smooth out the severity of straight lines, square ones streamline the interior. But the owners of this bedroom decided not to argue about the best shape, but to get both.
Pier Paolo Longo fotografo
82. Into the corner!
Not everyone decides to arrange the bed diagonally, but even the lack of space is not a reason to refuse bedside tables: corner models are suitable for such situations.
Chris Snook
83. Delicate metal
Metal in the interior does not always look brutal and massive: a white forged bedside table fits perfectly in this country bedroom.
MOLINS DESIGN
84. Long bench
Benches rarely appear in small bedrooms, but in vain - if placed along the wall, as in this example, it will replace the bedside table.
PELIZZARI STUDIO
85. Birch trunk
A pronounced wood texture is an absolute interior trend. If you like eco-style, pay attention to the tables with birch trunk legs.
Luna Home Staging
86.
Primitive Art
Eco-stool instead of a bedside table looks simple and slightly naive, but fits perfectly into a minimalist bedroom.
Bloomint
87. Eco style
Textured stump is another worthy alternative to a bedside table. It is not necessary to go to the store for it: after arranging courtyards and summer cottages, uprooted stumps often remain.
SchwörerHaus KG
88. Light shelves
Hanging shelves as an analogue of a bedside table are a convenient tool for arranging a small bedroom that you don’t want to visually weigh down.
Studio di Architettura Daniele Menichini
89. Against a noticeable background
If the interior has a bright accent (wall, headboard or both), hanging shelves will not distract attention from it.
Lorenzo Castillo
90. Elegance in miniature
A shelf on a small console will bring a light classic accent to the bedroom interior.
And at the same time it will make the space feel lighter and more airy.
Cube Deco
91. Rough wood
Rough textured shelf suitable for eco-style interiors and fans of honest natural materials
Brownlow Interior Design
92. Eco-friendly hue despite the calm hue of the cabinets vanity units wood, it brings a light touch of the holiday into the interior: a visual resemblance to a champagne cork affects.
MissoniHome official Page
93. A wealth of choice
If space permits, the bedroom can accommodate several pieces of furniture that replace a nightstand - from coffee tables to armchairs.
THE CONRAN SHOP
94. For romantic breakfasts
High bedside tables (as in the photo) have an indisputable advantage: they are convenient to serve breakfast in bed and not be afraid that a hot cup of coffee and jam will fly off the tray directly on knees.
Humburg Interiors
95. Picked up and carried away
The folding version will appeal to owners of compact apartments. If desired, the bedside table can be folded, moved and used in another part of the house.
Tapetenfabrik Gebr. Rasch
96. In all its splendor
Bedside table as an art object? Why not. Especially if all that is required of her is to hold the lamp and stand out brightly against the background of dark textiles.
HEJM - Interieurfotografie
97. Materials at hand
Anything that can be found in the house can replace a bedside table - sometimes interesting prefabricated models with a stool are obtained, as in our example.
Grupo Cuarenta
98. Heading East
Chinese chinoiserie is gaining popularity again; the trend will also successfully take root in the bedroom, for example, in the form of black and white bedside tables with characteristic painting or inlays.
Magnolia Homes
99. From the Middle Ages
Ordinary bedside tables have a romantic touch thanks to the "turrets" at the bottom of the tabletops.
100. For special occasions
Furniture-transformer - salvation for small spaces. In this bright modern bedroom, the nightstands slide right out of the closet.
Dewson Construction Company
101. Low Start
Low, wide bedside trays fit into the “nothing more” concept, and accents help to place a cheerful orange color in the decor.
Bedside Light Ideas - Hektor Light
Nightstand lighting is the easiest way to set the mood
When decorating a bedroom, details and colors are important, and with the right lighting, you can create a special atmosphere and mood.
For general lighting , ceiling lamps are more suitable, while night lamps can conveniently bring additional light into your bedroom and at the same time improve the overall appearance and atmosphere by creating a play of light and shadow.
When choosing a luminaire proceed:
- from the planned activity in the room
- arrangement of work surfaces
- desired working height and light direction
- room dimensions and finishing materials
- psychological effect of lighting
- efficiency and luminaire design
Too little or too much light should always be avoided . Both extremes affect the well-being of a person, tiring or making the mood more nervous and gloomy. Good lighting can give energy and joy. And although certain rules apply when lighting, in reality, each room requires a special solution.
The bed, as a large-scale object of volumetric design, could be balanced by a lamp of the correct size , in choosing which it would be worth observing the shape and dimensions of the dome. The dome should not be too large and spacious to cover the entire area under it, or the light from under its edge began to blind the eyes.
General rule : The light fixture should be 1/3 the size of the bedside table.
If the height of the nightstand is 55-65 cm, then you can choose a lamp with a height of 60-70 cm. If the height of the surface is 45-50 cm, then a higher lamp is also required as compensation.
It doesn't matter how high the light is, what matters is how high the light is.
For reasons of convenience, the location of the switch is important, which could be within the reach of the hand, that is, no more than 50-75 cm. . Decorative lights give our bedroom depth and coziness, and also act more as a design element. The purpose of functional luminaires is to create visual comfort for certain activities in a limited space, such as reading. A light density of 200 lux or more is sufficient for reading voluminous material with sufficient contrast of the background surface (for example, black letters are printed on white paper).
The visually impaired and the elderly need more light.
It is also important that the luminaire can be easily installed in a suitable position, especially at the optimal distance from the observed object.
The recommended light density is 10-200 lx.
A selection of suitable bedside lamps in the bedroom can be found here:
Glamorous small lamp Tripla from the Italian company Fabbian resembles a crystal pyramid in its shape, which, when burned, creates beautiful patterns on the table. The luminaire is equipped with a 4.3 W LED lamp and a dimmer.
Cheerful lamp Masiero Mabell with 5 W LED lamp (500 lm) and dimmer is available in 9 different colors.
FontaArte HollyG (3×305 lm) is an LED luminaire containing an important technological innovation: thanks to a calibrated optical system, an invisible light beam passes through the blown glass housing and is focused at the top of the lamp, where an adjustable metal dome reflects it onto table surface.
The result is a continuous magical play of light.
Axolight Aibu 2.5 W with Led
Flos Copycat , 16W Led (1380lm), blown glass, copper, nickel or 24k gold as materials.
Italamp Fragrenzia is a lamp 37 cm high, reminiscent of a crystal bowl.
Estiluz Cornet , 4 W Led (370 lm) is a modern directional luminaire consisting of two cones. Available in 3 colors: brushed nickel, white and red.
Marset Theia is a luminaire with a decorative appearance that can also be used for reading when pointed forward. To get a more pleasant lighting, the light should be directed to the wall.
If there is little space on the bedside table, then the oval lamp is suitable Margot from Carpyn.
The metal dome of Oluce's Superluna from the pure line of the 50's can be rotated around its axis, changing the light direction as desired. Light source - Led 7.5 W. From the same series, you can also find wall lamps and floor lamps.
Light Vintage's Jane Romantic Luminaire Series is available as wall and pendant luminaires. Beautifully crafted ivory metal leg.
Each classic house is decorated with the Amelie lamp from the Italian company Italamp. An elegant lamp with a gray dome, the leg of the lamp consists of metal and crystal elements.
The elegant Gadora Chic from Evi Style is available with a dome in 3 different shades and a metallic finish. Wall and ceiling lamps can also be ordered from the same series.
Intriguing Karman Gino and Amarcord luminaires in an unconventional material (concrete).
Flos adjustable table lamp Serena has a leafy shape. Light 13 W Led (1100 lm) - reflective and directional, switch with dimmer. Different finishes are available: copper, aluminium, wood, black. Designer Patricia Urquiola.
Moltoluce Iven , aluminum luminaire with touch switch and 4 W (445 lm) LED lamp with dimmer.
Oluce Duca has a theatrical effect, because in the case of such a thin dome, the eye cannot see exactly where the light comes from. Lamp height 38cm, with Led 14W.
Luminaire Aro . There is a touch switch on the dome, a white lamp with Led 10 W (1500 lm).
Made by Estiluz. The range also includes wall and ceiling luminaires.
Leds-C4 Talk , 4.5 W (290 lm) Led, available in 2 colors: gray and white.
Massmi table lamp Club Shade retro style - highly directional, available in metal and antique brass finish, max. 11 W.
Contemporary multifunctional Flos Chapo . Equipped with a USB connector and a touch switch with a dimmer 8 W Led (310 lm). The lamp was inspired by a movie star wearing a hat.
Flos Bon Jour Wireless Portable Light is USB powered. The battery holds 6 hours. Clear dome luminaire 6 W Led (250 lm), sliding switch with 4 dimming levels located at the bottom of the lamp base. Additionally, you can order a dome of a special shade.
