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Small bedroom solutions - looking for a really tiny bedside table?

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ostentatiousocelot · 18/07/2023 21:19

Trying to set up a tiny bedroom. I need a v narrow bedside table or shelf on legs - I only have 10-12cm width to play with. This is going to be used as a divider between two beds, and also needs to be movable, so unfortunately wall mounted shelves or headboards with storage aren't suitable. Any suggestions? I previously used some very shallow, open backed CD/DVD shelves turned sideways, which gave a bedside table/set of shelves/bed divider where you could place a lamp, tissues and glass of water. But I don't have them any more, and now I can't find anything on Google (table, shelf on legs, console table, plant stand, CD shelves, anything!) less than 15cm width/depth.

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Notanotherone5 · 18/07/2023 21:30

Not the prettiest but might do the job Ronlap 4 Tier Storage Trolley On Wheels, Narrow Kitchen Storage Unit with Handle Hook Lock Wheels, Slim Storage Trolley for Kitchen Bathroom Laundry Room, White https://amzn.eu/d/d4DzBh2

Crucible · 18/07/2023 21:32

Try asking an Etsy spice rack maker to do something custom to exactly the correct height width and depth. Good luck.

DyslexicPoster · 18/07/2023 21:36

Ikea Lack bench might fit?

marshmallowfinder · 18/07/2023 22:20

This sort of thing? Lots on Etsy.

Small bedroom solutions - looking for a really tiny bedside table?
Xiaoxiong · 18/07/2023 22:21

We have a similar setup and have a small wooden stool as a bedside table. Bed reading lamps are clip on ones from Ikea clipped onto the windowsill so not taking up real estate on the stool.

namechange55465 · 19/07/2023 08:32

DyslexicPoster · 18/07/2023 21:36

Ikea Lack bench might fit?

Nowhere near - it's 26cm! OP needs something half that width - I think you'll really struggle without getting something custom made tbh.

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ostentatiousocelot · 19/07/2023 08:35

Thanks. The Yamazaki ones would be perfect if they were taller. Some of the Etsy suggestions definitely look promising.

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ThereIsThat · 19/07/2023 15:20

You can get small shelves that clip on to the side of the bed. They didn't fit all beds but if they are suitable they work brilliantly. They have enough room for a book, a cup and phone etc but don't use any floor space.
I have a bamboo one from Amazon

Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 19/07/2023 15:35

I use a small adjustable height table from Aldi- but you can get them on Amazon for about £15. Useful if trying to work/ear in bed. Small enough to use as a bedside table and moveable. Occasionally it just slides over the bed out of the way Eg when cleaning!

DéjàMoo82 · 19/07/2023 15:40

@ostentatiousocelot my mum bought bathroom storage for her spare room - something like this www.argos.co.uk/product/4038126

Was the perfect height and width as she was really limited on space

Timeforthenextholiday · 19/07/2023 17:28

I got this one from Morrisons

Small bedroom solutions - looking for a really tiny bedside table?
TrueScrumptious · 19/07/2023 18:11

Timeforthenextholiday · 19/07/2023 17:28

I got this one from Morrisons

Surely that’s lots bigger than 10-12 centimetres.

Timeforthenextholiday · 19/07/2023 18:28

They had a smaller one in the same design.

Favouritefruits · 19/07/2023 19:27

A plant stand could work, they have lots of tiny ones in IKEA in a range of colours for about £7 If I remember correctly.