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Small doesn't have to mean boring

When it comes to interior design and decorating, there are usually two main factors that stop us achieving our dream space. One being money, and the other being space. Feel familiar? You're not the only one.

In order to stop a space feeling cluttered, clever storage solutions and organisation hacks are essential, as well as choosing the right furniture for your living area. Which is where small bedside tables come in. Whether you're after a tall and thin option or a cabinet closer to the ground, most of these suggestions still have drawers and look stylish.

So, need somewhere to store your book stash? Or are you more concerned about surface space so you can house your salt lamps and crystals? Whatever it is, we’ve got a bedside table for you. In fact, we’ve got 27. Here’s our pick of the best tables for all your bedroom needs.

If you're after something more on the quirky side - yet still dinky - this owl bedside table from Urban Outfitters is the furniture piece of dreams. Not only is it complete in the most gorgeous shade of mustard, but it's also super practical and can fit all of your essentials on its surface. It's a win-win!

The detailing on this sweet bedside table is just adorable. And it also doubles up as a mirror, so you can kill two birds with one stone and save even more space - that's if you want to do your makeup crouched down beside your bed. But hey, the option's there.

OK, so there's only surface space available with this small bedside table, but we couldn't not include. Just look at the legs. Super kitsch and quirky, it will most definitely be a talking point!

This retro-style bedside cabinet features two adjustable shelves a hook perfect for hanging an eye mask from and an extremely handy cable hole at the back.

Coming in pink and black this sleek bedside unit is a great way to maximise space with it's sizeable shelves. Display flowers or your fanciest diffuser and use baskets to store your less aesthetically pleasing (but useful) bits.

This midcentury style bedside table is crafter from solid mango wood, with an eye-catching brass pull. It offers decent storage space in the sizeable drawer as well as an open shelf for books and journals.

Nothing says bold and classy interiors like marble, and if you're nervous to introduce the stuff into your space, this marble topped bedside table cabinet is a great - and very stylish - place to start.

This 70s style cabinet comes with a decent amount of hidden storage as well as a covered section perfect for hiding your phone in. It also comes in walnut brown too, if you're going for a more muted vibe.

This bedside table still comes in pretty compact at 47cm in diameter, with a roomy compartment and a stunning rose granite table top (it also comes in walnut if you're feeling those more scandi vibes). Plus that low-standing shelf is perfect for artfully stacking paperbacks and succulents. So! Sophisticated!

Our obsession with all things rattan is nowhere near over. So, we're just slightly in love with this super stylish little bedside table from Made.

This bedside cabinet fits perfectly with a minimalist, scandi vibe room. Roomy drawer for all your things, too.

If your bed is low to the ground, this small bedside table would be perfect thanks to the short legs. The two drawers are great for storage, too.

This tall and thin bedside table has enough surface area for all your bedside needs (face masks, light, books, phone charger...) and a second shelf below for extras. Comes in multiple colour ways, too.

This pair of bedside tables are tall and slim and would go perfectly in pink and grey bedrooms.

With slim legs and a sleek design, this table offers loads of surface area while also feeling compact and streamlined.

For those looking to save even more floorspace, how about a wall mounted bedside table? This one still has a drawer for all your needs as well as shelf space, but frees up the area below.

If you want a small bedside table but still need lots of storage space, then Made's Ebro bedside table is a great option. The unit is just 43cm wide and 40cm deep, but almost all of that space is dedicated to the two drawers. Handy.

This bedside table comes in multiple shape options and is as affordable as it is cute. Great for anyone looking for a no fuss, inexpensive bedside table.

This slim and tall bedside table has two shelves as well as a drawer, great for storage and filling with your favourite books.

As well as a super slim drawer, the pin legs on this round bedside table help it to fit into smaller spaces, and leave space below for other things.

If you're after something simple, stylish, and practical, check out this sweet rose nightstand from Dunelm. It's got a great amount of surface space, has a draw to keep your private essentials and has another ledge at the bottom to store the things you want on display. We think a pile of cool AF coffee table books would look great stacked here, tbh.

We LOVE the brass legs / dark brown wood combo of this bedside table.

With one small drawer and compact metal legs, this compact bedside table option would fit nicely into any bedroom.

Bedside tables don't get more compact than this, do they? Made's set of two come in two colourways and have a vintage feel.

Part of the CosmoLiving range with Wayfair, this bedside table has a large drawer and gold accents, and comes in multiple different colourways.

Industrial? Tick. Rattan trend? Tick. This small bedside table is bang-on trend and will update any bedroom vibe.