Night Stands - designs and alternatives

I wrote about Bed frame inspirations earlier. This time around, I am here with my collection of different nightstand /bed side table options. Given the fact that we spend 1/3 of our day in the bedroom (assuming we sleep for 8 hours), a bedside table/nightstand could be more than a place to have a lamp, put your alarm clock or a pair of glasses. I collated a few night stand/ bed side tables from my inspirations folder.We could choose from a variety of styles with draws, shelves and doors or plain tables.

The first in line are clean line, Scandinavian style nightstands - with open shelves. These are sofa side tables which could also work well as bed side tables. Open shelves mean less clutter (in a way!)

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 Nightstands with single draw. This pair is made of Walnut- single draw with bottom shelf set in cane

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This exquisite set is crafted from solid walnut and metal with unique legs 

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This nightstand has a draw sandwiched between two open shelves, is set on wheels and has a glass top.

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Scandinavian/danish modern two draw

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Scandinavian/danish style two drawer

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Traditional style two drawer stand

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A traditional style table with a single draw and an open shelf

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Country style - with a door and glass top

French style nightstands - a single drawer and a door (burl wood finish)

art deco nightstand with a drawer and a single door

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Art deco - very unique pair of nightstands

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Vintage victorian style with a small treasure drawer and a door

Vintage Asian inspired single drawer and two doors

French style two drawer

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I also found very interesting floating shelves set up as night stands

Abstract and very contemporary

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Another very contemporary nightstand with metal legs and an open slot/shelf. I liked the way Kim used a tray which slides into the slot. One thing I would change - Use tables which are a bit taller than the ones Kim used

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Interesting alternatives
Chairs

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Ladders

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Writing tables

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Trunks

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 A funky drum!!

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What is your style?...Do share any other options which appeals to you.

copyright: pictures found as part of internet searches. A few pictures were saved sometime back so I do not remember the source. I do not intend any copyright violation.