We love upcycled nightstands. There are so many different ideas to choose from! Some of our favourite upcycled nightstands include trunks, suitcases, and ladders. To choose a style, think about how much space you have, and what your storage needs are. Here’s a list of our top 15 ideas for upcycled nightstands. Let’s take a look!
Steamer Trunks & Suitcase Nightstands
Trunks and suitcases are some of the most popular upcycled nightstands because they offer hidden storage. This upcycled furniture idea is an easy DIY. Especially the steamer trunk nightstand. Just pick a steamer trunk that’s the same height as your mattress.
Steamer Trunk Nightstand
Source: Lily
Stacked Suitcases
These vintage Louis Vuitton suitcases have been propped on wooden blocks to serve as a nightstand. The tray on top adds a firm surface and lovely design detail.
Source: House Beautiful
Suitcase Bedside Table With Hairpin Legs
Sometimes you’re only a set of hairpin legs away from upcycled furniture. Here are a few examples of suitcases turned into upcycled nightstands.
Source: Apartment Therapy
We love using hairpin legs to make upcycled furniture. They add such an awesome Mid Century Modern style. These bedside tables have so much personality!
Source: The Repurposed Nanny
Stacked Suitcases
Another DIY idea for upcycled nightstands is to stack vintage suitcases to your desired height. It’s so easy!
This example shows how nice is can be to have two contrasting nightstands. On one side an antique table is used as a nightstand and a stack of suitcases on the other.
Source: Damask & Dentelle
Hanging Nightstands
Hanging nightstands are great if you want to save floor space. These are the perfect upcycled nightstands for small or attic bedrooms.
Swing Nightstands
Swing nightstands add a fun and whimsical touch. We like to make these upcycled nightstands with reclaimed wood and yarn. Here are a few different styles for inspiration:
Source: Elizabeth Ulrich Design
Source: Urban Outfitters
Live Edge Wood Swing Nightstand
This gorgeous crosscut of walnut had been lying in a barn for 50 years before being made into this upcycled nightstand!
Source: The Merrythought
Ladder Nightstands
It’s super easy to turn an old ladder into a nightstand. Ladders offer lovely, open storage. It’s a nice way to display decor pieces.
Source: Twelve on Main
Source: Urban Outfitters
Want more upcycled ladder inspiration? Check out our top ladder shelf ideas!
Barrel Nightstand
This barrel nightstand is a really creative upcycled piece. It has such an edgy, industrial vibe. We really like the cheeky Chanel No. 5 painted onto the side.
Source: Planete Deco
Wall-Mounted Reclaimed Wood Nightstand
This wall-mounted nightstand is a great space saving idea. It’s also a perfect upcycle to make from reclaimed wood.
Source: original link unknown
Crate Nightstands
We love how low-key fabulous upcycled crates are. Paint the crate or leave it as is, and then add hairpin or industrial piping for the legs. Super simple and they look gorgeous.
Source: Dwell Beautiful
Crate Nightstand with Piping
Source: Brepurposed
Stacked Drawers
Wall-mount some stacked drawers to make a funky upcycled nightstand. This style is great for displaying your best decor pieces.
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