What To Keep On Bedside Table
Bedside tables can be such a beautiful and decorative addition to your bedroom, but why not also make them functional? Keeping your essentials within reach
Bedside tables can be such a beautiful and decorative addition to your bedroom, but why not also make them functional? Keeping your essentials within reach can make for a wonderful bedtime routine and can help you get a good night’s sleep. I like to keep some decorative yet functional items on top of my nightstand, and I keep more essential items in the drawer as well! These items can easily end up cluttering your space so a drawer organizer can really come in handy. Today I’ll be sharing a round up of ideas and items to keep on top and inside of your bedside tables.
What To Keep On Bedside Table
Quick shop everything on my nightstand + bedroom furniture:
1. Table Lamp
I got our bedside table lamps many years ago from Home Goods but they look very similar to the Lucia Table Lamp linked here!
Installing wall sconces on the wall instead is a great way to save space on your nightstand if you’re working with a smaller area.
2. Alarm Clock
Most people use their phone as an alarm nowadays, but I’m a long time fan of the Hatch alarm clocksÏ! It’s a sunrise alarm with nature and white noise features as well as a night light option. It’s truly the best wake to be woken up and start your day.
3. Charging Station
A 3-in-1 charger comes in so handy so charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods at the same time! I also love the look of these valet tray style chargers. Little cable clips stick to your bedside table with adhesive and clip your cord in place! The clip ensures that cord is always at easy access in the same place!
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4. Trinket Dish
A little jewelry dish is a must for my bedside table because I like to keep my earrings, rings, and any other leftover jewelry in it at night. I almost always forget to take off my jewelry before bed, so having a designated area for it keeps your precious trinkets safe from falling off the table and rolling underneath furniture.
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5. Candle + Candle Warmer
After a long day, there’s nothing better than crawling into bed with a a lovely and calm candle burning on your bedside table! A candle warmer lamp levels it up with beautiful lighting creating the perfect ambiance, and makes your candle last longer!
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6. Tissue Box
A cute tissue box cover can really elevate your bedside table as well! Amazon has so many aesthetic options. I think a tissue box is a must for a guest nightstand specifically.
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7. Night Light
My little seashell night light is battery operated and comes in so handy at night, especially if one of us wants to stay up longer than the other or if you wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom or tend to pets/kids. I feel like this would be such a cute addition for a kid’s bedside table specifically.
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8. Water Carafe
I typically just drink out of my water bottle but a glass water carafe looks so cute on a bedside table! It’s also a great way to keep guests staying hydrated and I think it’s such a thoughtful addition to put on your visitor’s nightstand before bed.
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9. Fresh Flowers
Nothing says cozy and luxurious bedtime like fresh flowers right by your bed. This is one of my favorite things to set out for guests on their bedside table.
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10. Affirmation Cards
I keep the little stand with a mindful affirmation card on display, switching it out every now and then. And I keep the rest of the cards inside of my rattan storage box on the bottom of the bedside table. They’re such wonderful reminders to start your day with.
What To Keep Inside Bedside Table
Quick shop everything inside my nightstand drawer:
1. Pillow Mist & Fabric Spray
A calming pillow linen spray is an essential to my nighttime routine. The calming scent makes it so much easier to relax and fall asleep!
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2. Sleep Mask
A sleep mask is an essential item for me! And this cozy pink mask has a built-in speaker that you can connect your phone to via bluetooth to play relaxing sounds, music, meditations, etc. This mask is ideal for travel as well, especially if you’re trying to rest on the plane!
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3. Sleep Remedies
Pillow and linen sprays can be great sleep remedies, but I also keep Arrae calm pills and Lemme sleep supplements for the nights that I struggle to sleep. Some nights this is an essential combination for me.
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4. Self Care Products
I find myself doing my skincare in bed a lot, especially at night. So I typically keep different self care products in my drawer at all times! Such as a gua sha, jade roller, face mist, lip balm, lotion etc. Having them at easy access makes my night time routine way more cozy.
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5. Kindle
I keep my Kindle and page turner remote by my bedside table as well. But if you’re more of a physical book person, then you can do that instead of course. I put in a rotating bookshelf right next to my nightstand last year which has come in so handy! I keep a book light in my night stand for the times I want to read a book at night.
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6. Journal & Pen
I do a lot of reading and journaling in the mornings and night, so I typically keep my notebooks and at least 1-2 pens in my nightstand. Being on your phone before bed can have negative affects on your sleep cycle and ability to fall asleep. So if you have a lot of late night thoughts, or if you’re a big planner, you may find this really helpful so you won’t forget all of your thoughts! For a guest nightstand, a notepad and pen is such a thoughtful touch.
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7. Hair Ties
Having hair ties at arm’s reach comes in so handy if you want to put your hair up, and don’t want to get out of bed in the middle of the night, for example.
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How to Keep Bedside Table Tidy
1. Drawer Organizers
The first thing I put in my bedside table are drawer organizers! A nightstand drawer can become cluttered so quickly without an organization system. It turns into chaos quite quickly if you’re just throwing stuff in a drawer, however, organizers can give the space some structure and the items, a home.
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2. Extra Storage
This rattan storage box not only looks very aesthetic, but it’s also great for storing more items! This helps me maintain an organized nightstand by putting bigger items I don’t use as often. I keep an electric lighter and candle wick trimmer in the box, as well as my affirmation cards that aren’t on display.
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3. A Rotating Bookshelf
I used to store stacks and stacks of books on my nightstand until I got this rotating bookshelf to store my to-be-read list and favorite books! I actually use a shorter version as a side table in my office by my reading chair, so if you’re trying to accomplish two things at once this could be perfect for your bedside table.
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