Keep Your Bedroom Organized With The Furniture Must-Have Nate Berkus Swears By

A disorganized bedroom can negatively affect your mental and physical health. If your room is messy, it could become a breeding ground for dust and pests. Further, the disorganization could also cause stress and anxiety. The bedroom should be a room of safety and comfort, and keeping it organized sustains that mood. That is why HGTV star Nate Berkus says that large nightstands are a must-have furniture piece for optimal bedroom organization. "I think a generous surface, as generous as space allows, for night tables, is really important," the interior designer told Homes & Gardens.

Berkus has dominated the industry for over two decades, starring in multiple TV shows including "The Nate & Jeremiah Home Project" and has several design collections. We've tidied up our homes with his recommended trendy storage system, and now we're following his advice again and upgrading to grand bedside tables. Even if you have a small space, it is one element worth the real estate. It could transform your room for the better, both style and storage-wise. 

You're guaranteed to find a large nightstand in any of Nate Berkus' designs and even in his own bedroom. Not only is the furniture piece a stylish accent, but as Berkus explained in the Homes & Gardens interview, "From a very practical standpoint, having a surface next to the bed that is sufficient and generous enough to kind of support all the stuff that needs to be put there at the end of the day" is crucial. It's there to house the essentials, helping you unwind faster when it's bedtime and start the day quicker in the morning.

In a HuffPost article, the HGTV star recommends strictly limiting storage on your bedside table to seven items to avoid a cluttered surface. An alarm clock, book, water glass, picture frame, plant, trinket dish, and basket or box are the VIP guests. Your phone or TV remote can hide in the decorative basket or box, while smaller items like jewelry can rest in the dish. If you have more objects you want near, then a nightstand with drawers is ideal. The grander the tabletop, the better it will be for bedroom organization. Even in a small space, choosing a larger nightstand could be the best choice, and there are some great pieces that do the job well.

Apart from looks, functionality is the most crucial aspect of your furniture, especially in a small bedroom. When selecting the best nightstand for your bedroom, Nate Berkus says to think about your storage needs. Is just the tabletop enough, or do you need more compartments? Berkus and his husband Jeremiah Brent's home collection for Living Spaces features the Centre Three-Drawer Nightstand, which has a large surface to keep your essentials within reach and lots of drawer storage space to tuck away clothes or bedding. Berkus prefers vintage night tables for tiny spaces, as they make a statement without overwhelming the room. The couple's Lyon Two-Drawer Nightstand delivers on a classic look while providing ample room on top without dominating your floor space.

Style-wise, don't worry about the side table perfectly matching your headboard or fixtures. In fact, an overly-symmetrical look can actually make a room feel sterile and boring. The styling guru told Apartment Therapy, "The best bedrooms are layered and assembled piece by piece over time." The different textures and materials add dimension to your space and amplify the design. Because of this, go for a glass side table to contrast your dark duvet or a wooden nightstand to juxtapose your metal bed frame — as long as you can fit those seven items on top of the surface.