Decorative ladder

A small ladder can become a stylish and practical decorative item. The compact mini-shelves will comfortably accommodate books that you read before bed or a mobile phone. In addition, you can put figurines, flower pots, candlesticks, topiary or a lamp on it.

The capacity of the ladder will depend entirely on the number of steps. It is best to take three- or two-step models. And if you paint such a ladder in a contrasting color, it will become a bright accent in the interior.

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Chest

Retro style is now at the peak of popularity and if you have an old grandmother’s chest, then you are lucky. Such an original thing, firstly, is very convenient, since items can be stored not only inside the chest, but also outside, and secondly, it will give your bedroom a unique look.

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Stack of books

You can decorate your interior simply and tastefully if you use a stack of books instead of a bedside table. Of course, such a design cannot boast of a variety of functions, but your favorite books will always be “at hand”.

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Chairs

American designer Casey Kenyon used tall Windsor chairs as bedside tables, which many perceived as a design novelty. Chairs were used as a stand for things before him, it’s just that thanks to the designer this idea became popular.

Choosing this option, in addition to storing things, you can always use the chairs for their intended purpose.

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Barrel

It would seem that it’s hard to come up with a more inappropriate item in the bedroom, but no. Recently, barrels have become very popular in interior design. If you play with the details correctly and treat it with an anti-corrosion compound, the barrel will originally emphasize the creative spirit of the owner.

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Stumps

Scandinavian style assumes that wood, such as branches, will definitely be present in the design. What about a stump as a bedside table? This bold decision will help to give a unique look to the bedroom.

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Window sill

Some people prefer to do without bedside tables in the bedroom at all. They put all the necessary things on the window sill. The main condition is that the window sill is wide.

Also read how else you can use a window sill.

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Suitcases

Don’t rush to throw out old suitcases, because from a design point of view they are “priceless”. Shabby vintage suitcases will bring a certain spirit of adventure into your home and will be a great addition to the interior.

In addition, they are quite roomy, which means that you can easily put a lot of different things in them.

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Concrete Blocks

This is another original idea that can be easily implemented in your apartment. Using concrete blocks as substitutes for pedestals will especially appeal to lovers of simple geometric shapes.

The uniqueness of this design is that it is completely mobile. You will be able to display these building materials as you wish, constantly changing the design. Since the blocks have partitions, you can put various accessories and other necessary items inside.

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Bedside organizer

If you like minimalism and don’t want to clutter up the space with bulky things, you can buy a hanging organizer. This thing is attached directly to the bed and takes up little space.

The design of the organizer is quite laconic and it will definitely not become a “highlight” of the interior, but thanks to the many pockets you can store various things in it, for example, glasses or a mobile phone.

See also other ideas for storing things without closets.

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There are a lot of interesting and ready-made ideas. You can safely implement any of them, or you can use your imagination a little and create something truly unique, suitable just for you.