Ditch Bulky Nightstands For Useful Decor That Makes A Small Bedroom Feel Bigger

When working with a smaller space, it's all about getting creative. This couldn't be more true in the bedroom, especially when you have limited floor space to fit all of your furniture and storage in a way that's both cohesive and comfortable. Bedside tables are extremely beneficial and useful if there's the proper amount of room for them, but if you're already cramped as it is, the solution for bedside storage may lie in your vertical walls rather than on your floors.

You don't have to downsize other items, just think outside the box by considering using floating shelves to replace traditional tables. Not only can you keep these nearby and easily accessible, but they will make your room look and feel bigger thanks to the extra floor space you're creating.

Shelving inside your bedroom certainly isn't new or innovative, but these are usually reserved for books, knick-knacks, or decor. However, hanging shelves alongside your bed allows you to keep the items you need nearby. With this space-saving, minimalist design, you get all the benefits of a bedside table without adding another piece of furniture to the floor plan, easily decluttering your home and room by making the most of vertical space.

Consider where you have your bed and the wall around it. If your frame is centered and you have walls on either side, you can potentially do one or two shelves on each side, making more space for all the pieces you like to have nearby. Determine the ideal amount of space between floating shelves so that you can place taller items like a lamp, cups and glasses, and even a vase on the levels. You can decorate this just like you would your bedside table, adding books and charging stations, as well as any other necessities you'd use there.

To upgrade your floating shelves even more, you could find options that feature several different storage sections like this Lamborn Floating Shelf from Wayfair, which has cubbies, hooks, and a flat surface along the top. This basically provides three types of storage in one, allowing you to keep the same items you would in a bedside table cubby or cabinet while also having the flat surface on top for drinks and necessities. The hooks could hold everything from sleep masks to robes depending how long they are and how high you hang your shelf. Don't overlook corner shelves, either, which can create even more room, and you can stack multiple for extra surface without impeding foot traffic. Don't let your wall storage go to waste; utilize it to make your bedroom seem bigger and more spacious!