The Internet's Ditching Nightstands. Should You?

Recently, another piece of furniture has been at the center of controversy: the bedside table. Many young people feel that space-consuming bedside tables are unnecessary in their bedrooms.

The previous heated debate was about whether large coffee tables in the living room were necessary.

So why, after large coffee tables became useless, are bedside tables now becoming less popular?

Today, let's discuss why many people no longer prefer bedside tables in their bedrooms.

1. Bedside Tables - Taking Up Space

Many people feel that their bedrooms are not very large, and adding two space-consuming bedside tables would be a real waste of space and serve no purpose.

This is especially true for smaller homes, where bedroom space is already limited. Adding a pair of space-consuming bedside tables would be a complete waste of space.

2. Bedside Tables – Expensive

Don't underestimate this small bedside table; it might seem insignificant.

But in reality, bedside tables these days are incredibly expensive, costing around 1,000 yuan each. Branded ones can be even more expensive, which makes it seem like a steal.

3. Bedside Tables – Contain Formaldehyde

Many bedside table designs on the market today may look impressive on the outside, but in reality, they're made of wood.

The biggest source of formaldehyde is wood. Imagine having a wood bedside table in your bedroom—isn't it like having a formaldehyde bomb?

4. Bedside Tables – Useless Functionality

Although bedside tables now have more and more features, like Bluetooth and speakers, the reality is that they're rarely used in daily life.

Furthermore, bedside tables are only good for a phone and a water bottle. The original design is quite useless; it can't hold much, takes up quite a lot of space, and is truly useless.

5. Bedside Tables—A Safety Hazard

Many people, when choosing a bedside table, simply consider the aesthetics, but overlook one crucial factor: whether it has sharp corners. If you accidentally injure yourself with a sharp corner, you'll regret it.

So, if you don't have a bedside table in your bedroom, where should you keep your phone charging at night and other small items you need before bed?

Let's take a look at some alternative bedside table ideas shared by netizens. Each one is incredibly useful, functional, and practical.

Bedside Table for Secondhand Clothes

—User @Vivian:

I always have nowhere to put my clothes, so they always pile up on the sofa, making it look cluttered.

You can do as I did and install a clothes rack bedside table at the head of your bed. This will not only store your secondhand clothes, but also serve as a bedside table.

It can be placed where your bedside table would normally be, and it doesn't take up much space. It's incredibly useful, as anyone who uses it will know.

Book Storage Bedside Table

—User @MysteriousMan:

A bedside table can be more than just a bedside table. For example, mine doubles as a bookshelf and a bedside table, making it incredibly practical.

Every night before bed, I really enjoy reading, and the pile of books by my bedside table has grown, becoming increasingly cluttered.

But with a bookshelf and bedside table, I always have a place to store my books. It's incredibly convenient, and my books are no longer cluttered.

Makeup Storage Bedside Table

—User @Wind and Snow Night Returner:

Many people wonder where to put their dressing table after a bedside table.

Especially in small homes, having a dressing table can leave no room for a bedside table.

Have you ever considered combining a bedside table and a dressing table into one?

For example, my bedside table and dressing table are designed as one piece of furniture. This saves space and offers a wide range of functions, making it perfect for families who enjoy makeup.

Especially for smaller homes, when choosing furniture, it's crucial to choose multifunctional pieces that are truly useful.

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What do you think of the alternative bedside table designs mentioned in this article? If you have any other opinions, please share them in the comments section below. Let's discuss.