SIDE ORDER

A slimline bedside table in glass or metal, rather than a chunky wooden style, will keep reading matter close at hand while taking up minimum room

Wall-mounted shelves and cubbyholes can be fixed directly above the bed if there’s no space at the side.

A small stool can also serve as a neat surface for bits and bobs

Team with a wall-hung task light to prevent eye strain and look for an adjustable lamp to make it more flexible