Small bedroom space or not, the humble nightstand is a vital addition. Not only do they come in pretty useful for housing a night light, jade roller, and good read, but for what is quite a small piece of furniture, a nightstand (or two) can really set the tone for your entire bedroom.
Whatever vibe you're going for in your rental, find the right nightstand and watch it transform your bedroom storage game and upgrade your surroundings in minutes. In the spirit of keeping things simple, after hours of scrolling for the perfect piece and waiting on a delivery, you might not be up for a whole lot of DIY. Rest assured that not only have we curated the cutest picks around, but all of these nightstands either need zero construction skills whatsoever or, according to reviews, are a total breeze to put together. No roomie required.
Our favorite nightstands so far for 2023
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Dimensions: 14" x 20"
Self-assembly required: No
The Tabitha nightstand gets 4.3 stars on UO with some reviewers noting how they were bummed when it went out of stock. Their prayers were answered, Tabitha is back, and this lovely table — including a quaint shelf for storage — is sure to make all bedrooms feel complete. The best part is that for such a cool design, it comes fully assembled. Oh, and it's on sale. We win, time and time again.
Dimensions: 15.4" x 24"
Self-assembly required: No
Another round number that looks fresh in any space, we love this already assembled nightstand for its peppy color and elevated function. We're also into the open air and hidden storage, because a cute eye mask is fine on display but ear plugs and charging cables aren't a look.
While we like the color Yellowstone, you can choose from six options in total including a white Haze and Petrol blue. Stunning.
Dimensions: 23.6'' x 15.5'' x 15.5''
Self-assembly required: Yes
Perfect for your room or to help spruce up a guest bedroom, this circular nightstand combines a modern aesthetic with discreet storage. Or, as 17 Stories suggests, a cozy nook for furry friends to rest. So confession, this is technically a "sofa stand," but we're all about multifunctional furniture that helps keep us organized. Plus, we like our pets sleeping by our side too.
Reviewers note how it makes a cute and sturdy nightstand, and that it's easy to put together, too. The fabric basket is removable for easy cleaning — whether you're keeping books or your pug in there.
Dimensions: 18" x 15" x 23"
Self-assembly required: Yes
Bringing out all the boho vibes, this nightstand is a little more expensive but it'll last. Serving effortless design and function, think of all the things you could not keep organized in that hidden little drawer.
This needs assembling but reviewers note how it looks great yet is super simple to put together, so it won't keep you up at night and will be ideal if you're doing this solo. We're into the light brown but you can choose from white and a pure brown too — the latter happens to be on sale for $99 RN, just sayin'.
Dimensions: : 17.25" x 17.25" x 18.75"
Self-assembly required: Yes
For indecisive decorators (like me) there is no reason why a "side table" can't act as your nightstand. This pastel lilac pick from UO is on wheels for a dose of retro that makes life much easier if you decide to rearrange your bedroom at 5 am — you know it happens. There aren't any reviews for this one yet but, it's a "simple construction" with all instructions and hardware included, and we are willing to give it a shot.
Dimensions: 15" x 18" x 23.6"
Self-assembly required: Yes
Super modern and sleek, we're here for acrylic furniture. It's a great way to mimic the illusion of more space in tiny bedroom quarters. All the tools you need to set up this dreamy little piece are included — just an Allen wrench to be precise — and it's simply a case of attaching the four legs. We can do that.
It hasn't got a ton of reviews yet but has a five-star rating and happy comments from buyers who give it kudos for quality — noting how it doesn't take up much visual room either. Sign us up.
Dimensions: 16" x 16" x 22"
Self-assembly required: No
Apparently, this one is a regular sellout. It's perfect if you're after a minimalist nightstand look, and reviewers rate how timeless and durable it is. Don't be fooled though, it's sturdy but all ready to go on arrival. You can rest easy knowing that all you had to do to set this up was hit Apple Pay.
Dimensions: 16" x 16" x 22"
Self-assembly required: Yes
This contemporary accent table just kinda snaps into place and is super light — ideal if you want to keep it center stage in a studio by day and next to your bed by night.
The fact that it folds up means that it's easy to store. Plus, it's wipeable, so well placed to be a coffee/wine-in-bed person's best friend. Available in more glam colors including bronze/mirror, black, silver, and teal, it will no doubt elevate rentals big and small.
Dimensions: 15” x 17.7”
Self-assembly required: No
Now for the final option, which is honestly my favorite (I will favor a cool design over function any day). This nightstand will make your sleeping space feel like it's a corner of an art gallery in Berlin. Bringing dimension with those eclectic curves and serving all the design interest that comes naturally with anything ceramic, you don't need to do anything aside from sleep next to this standout piece.