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Bedside tables that are small in size but big on style.

Our bedrooms should be a sanctuary in our home, free of clutter and conducive to relaxation, but small bedrooms need extra consideration and a functional approach to work effectively.

While a nightstand is a bedroom essential, small bedside tables in particular are a huge helping hand in a compact space. Whether you are after a narrow bedside table to reduce the footprint of your furniture, a floating bedside unit to keep night-time essentials up and away from your bed, or something with ample hidden storage to keep clutter to a minimum– if Marie Kondo taught us anything, it's to keep our bedrooms tidy.

Your choice of bedside table should be functional as well as stylish; consider if you need soft task lighting, an in-built USB port to charge your phone, or shelving to stack your latest book or magazine. Beyond functionality, there are a myriad design styles to suit anyone looking to invest in a small bedside table, from simple Scandi styles, to luxe velvet with plenty of brass accents, and colourful cult lockers à la Mustard Made.

Here are our top 26 small bedside tables to buy right now...

The Neva bedside table makes the most of its small footprint by providing both drawer space and open storage. It's upholstered in an on-trend grey velvet-finish fabric with a geometric quilted pattern, plus it has a handy in-built USB charging port.

Fusing compact design and classic style, this small bedside table from Made.com is an easy way to contain your clutter and uplift your bedroom. Whilst the footprint is a small one (just 36cm!) the geometric inlay and brass details make a big statement.

No list would be complete without the cult Mustard Made locker. If you like a touch of industrial style, their Shorty model is the one for you, and it's available in an array of delicious colours. The door opens to reveal two adjustable shelves inside to hide clutter, one handy hook, and a cable hole.

This tropical hardwood bedside table from Anthropologie is small in size, but big in statement. With a delicate inlaid botanical motif, an inky blue finish, and a brushed brass base, it's the perfect space-saver for those who don't want to forgo style.

This practical small bedside table provides useful storage space, and it's made from a combination of responsibly-sourced European solid oak and veneers, as well as birch wood and MDF to ensure durability. The design is clean and timeless, with panelled detailing in a crisp, slate grey finish.

This clever small bedside table by Made.com has subtle hidden drawers that blend seamlessly into its curved shape, but is big enough to hold your night time necessities. The natural oak and round shape (the design was inspired by old sewing boxes) gives a vintage feel.

With an art deco striped front, gold-effect details, and mauve body, the Maurice bedside table from Dunelm is perfect for adding a touch of glamour. Despite its small size, this small bedside table offers ample storage space in the form of two spacious drawers.

This small IKEA bedside table has its roots in Scandinavian craft tradition. In a natural solid birch, it features subtle leather handle detailing and compact proportions that will fit even the smallest of bedrooms. Patience is always recommended for self-assembly.

This small bedside table requires a smart edit of your night time essentials. Top with a bedside lamp, or small indoor plant, and keep your sleeping space clean and minimal.

The multifunctional Grove bedside table is narrow and compact, but also provides a single deep drawer and open storage space. This clever unit also comes with a USB charging port to free up other points in your bedroom.

A space-saving 41cm in diameter, this small metal and wood bedside table from La Redoute has an unimposing shape and slim silhouette to fit any small bedroom. A handy open drawer lets you store books without compromising on space for a bedside lamp. 

If you're short on floor space, think vertically. This mini ladder makes for a perfect bedside table, with three open shelves for arranging your essentials. 

A small floating bedside table is the ultimate in space-saving bedroom solutions. A simple design with clean, minimalist lines will ensure your sleeping space remains free of clutter, whilst there is still plenty of space for your lamp, books and phone on top.

We're a little obsessed with the deep teal shade on our Trixie Bedside Table, and the chevron accents that lend a touch of Art Deco influence. This one sits fairly low to the floor, so you can build height upwards with a bedside lamp or tall stems in a vase.

This fabulous Anthropologie brass and ikat table is possibly the tiniest of all tiny bedside table. With a diameter of 21cm, you'll have to edit your bedside essentials to just a phone and a book, and for a design statement this big, we're prepared to do it.

A novel solution for those small on space. This wall-mounted steel and cane bedside table can be placed up and out of the way if the footprint next to your bed is especially small. There's plenty of space for a lamp, books, your phone and a little extra. 

This Loaf side table with a vintage brass finish to the legs and a simple glass top would make the perfect bedside table for the smallest of bedrooms. With a diameter of 37cm, there is just enough space on the top for a slim lamp, your phone and a book. What more do you need?

The Mitzi bedside table from West Elm packs a punch with its petrol blue finish. Small and streamlined in a matte, powder-coated steel, this small bedside table fits in tight corners and awkward spaces, with a super handy circular drawer to leave the rest of your space fuss free.

This narrow bedside table makes the most of its small footprint by providing a ton of storage space. With two inner storage compartments (thankfully, any mess is hidden behind the cane door), the top can be kept clutter free, with just enough room for a bedside lamp and a book. 

A modern solution for messy cables, this compact bedside table features a hook under its top table to neatly hold your charging cord and an opening on the bottom for power cables to seamlessly stem through. Made from metal and wood, it provides a multi-purpose and sophisticated solution for a small bedroom.

A novel solution that doubles your storage. Use the larger of these storage trunks from Dunelm for bed linen, and the smaller for more immediate bedside necessities. We love the velvet finish, too.

This minimalist side table from John Lewis's popular ANYDAY collection is made from MDF and oak veneers and supported by a metal frame, so it's lightweight but reassuringly sturdy. Two small shelves are perfect for styling a small houseplant and candles.

The Ren bedside table is small in stature, but big on luxe, with a rich mahogany velvet-effect finish and brass-toned handle. The slim legs make space underneath for a pile of books if you've maxed out the deep internal drawer.

A round bedside table is always the safest option for small and awkward spaces. Our favourite feature in our House Beautiful Halo Wood Side Table is the rotating top that provides access to a storage area below, perfect for those who prescribe to the Marie Kondo method of decluttering.

This Graham & Green mango wood bedside table is an absolute design treat – with clear crystal glass drawer knobs, and an iridescent Mother of Pearl inlay that reflect shades of cream, pink, and purple. With plenty of storage in a compact body (and who can resist those tiny cupboard doors?)

This pair of luxe bedside tables save on space with a clever half-moon shape, meaning they can sit streamlined to your wall. With tall, smoked brass-effect metal legs and real white marble tops, these space savers add a touch of luxe, too.