20 creative ideas for original DIY nightstands

The nightstand is one of the most common and used piece of furniture of the bedroom. In every bedroom there is at least one nightstand, although, especially in the master bedrooms, there is a couple of nightstands. Here you are 20  easy, cheap and creative ideas for original DIY nightstands. Enjoy the list!

1. DIY nightstands suspended from the ceiling: if you are looking for a really gorgeous effect you can opt for one of these original nightstands shaped as little swings. The nightstand will seem floating in the air!

   

   

2. Stepladders: Old ladders and stepladders are perfect for creating an original nightstand. You can even paint your ladders to match better the colour and the style of your bedroom

   

   

   

   

3. Suitcases: Vintage suitcases can be easily transformed in a stunning and original nightstand. You can use suitcases with different sizes and colors or you can paint a suitcase for making it perfect for your home decor

   

   

   

   

   

4. Wine boxes: have you ever thought that empty wine boxes could be transformed in a creative and original piece of furniture?! Take a look at this picture!

   

   

5. Wooden boxes: old and empty wooden boxes are perfect for home made nightstands

   

6. Wooden board: even a simple and linear wooden board can be easily transformed in a unique nightstand for your bedroom.

   

7. Cheese boxes: another simple way for creating an original and unique nightstand is by recycling old cheese boxes

   

8. Drawers: An old and empty drawer can be transformed in an adorable DIY nightstand

   

9. Shoes boxes: Empty shoes boxes can be used for creating a stylish nightstand . You can choose boxes with the same or with different colors and you can even paint them, in order to match better the style and the decor of the bedroom

   

10. Magazines: Even old magazines are perfect for a creative DIY nightstand

    

11. Books: if the reading is your biggest passion, you will definitely love this DIY nightstand made with old books

    

    

12. Bar carts: if you have an old bar cart that you don’t use anymore…Well, don’t throw it away! As you can see in this picture, it can be transformed in an original and funny nightstand

    

13. Dolls house: a little dolls house installed on the wall can be used as a perfect and creative nightstand…your daughter will love it!

    

14. Birds cage: A painted and reused birds cage is ideal for creating a romantic and “suspended” nightstand

    

15. Wooden logs: the wooden logs are perfect for DIY nightstands. You can even paint them and decorate them at your pleasure

    

    

16. Straw: for those who love the home-made furnitures, these funny nightstands, made with straw, are the perfect choice!

    

17. Fruits boxes: Another creative and original way to make a DIY nightstand is by using the old and empty fruits boxes. You can paint them with the white painting for a shabby chic effect!

    

    

    

    

18. Concrete blocks: maybe it may seem strange but even recycled concrete blocks can be used for making an original nightstand

    

19. Dust bin: have you an useless and old dust bin and you don’t know what to do with it? Great! you can make a creative nightstand with it!

    

20. Trunk: An antique trunk can be utilized as a perfect nightstand

    

And you, which of these original and creative ideas prefer? As you can see, you can easily create a DIY nightstand: all that you need is your imagination!