12 of the best bedside tables for style and storage – including Dusk's £99 bestseller

This solid oak bedside table by Rowen & Wren has that slightly worn-in quality that suits a country-inspired bedroom well.

The combination of a drawer and a cupboard is more practical than two open shelves or two drawers, keeping surfaces clear and the clutter out of sight (should you want to.)

Its most luxurious details – the Dovetail joints, limed oak finish and antiqued bronze handles – separate it from lesser imitations.

This mustard yellow bedside table from John Lewis makes a confident case for colour. The cute bun feet and reeded drawer front add enough period detail to keep it from feeling contemporary, and the cast metal handles strike the right note – decorative but not needlessly so.

The bravest of decorators can pair it with the matching chest of drawers.

The Huxley bedside table from OKA takes bobbin furniture – a staple of English country interiors since the 17th century – and makes it even more playful, with stacked block legs and finials on top. The navy finish feels sophisticated, but it's also available in a bright postbox red.

Three open shelves rather than drawers make it an honest bedside choice if you're on the tidier side.

Our very own Newsham design from DFS is the diminutive bedside table every small bedroom needs. The turned legs and a classic limewashed finish give it a period feel, and the open shelf is more useful than it first appears – books, a glass of water, a phone charger you'd rather not look at, can all live here.

A sensible buy for a guest room, or anywhere you want the bed itself to be the focal point.

OKA's bestselling Ingrid design is more of a bedside cabinet than a conventional table, which solves a common problem in small or awkwardly shaped rooms – the circular footprint tucks against a bed without leaving any wasted space.

The reeded exterior adds some subtle texture and the height-adjustable feet are a seriously smart addition that cater to uneven wooden floors.

This compact, wall-mounted bedside shelf by Rowen & Wren frees up space, both literally and visually – and its particularly useful where skirting boards or radiators make conventional bedside tables awkward to position.

A single drawer handles the essentials and the shelf surface takes a lamp, a book and little else.

This characterful gingham bedside chest by Anthropologie has a cotton canvas inlay that wraps around it completely, so the pattern reads as integral rather than applied. Three deep drawers provide generous storage too.

In the range, you'll find other unique and equally fabulous finishes including pink florals, blue and green botanicals and black and white stripes.

The curved lyre legs on this bedside table from Next have a long history in European furniture – Empire and Regency pieces used it to similar effect – but the pale painted finish here keeps it fresh rather than old-fashioned.

A single drawer and open shelf provide modest storage, best reserved for those who naturally keep their space tidy.

Pretty and practical, this two-drawer mango wood design from Atkin & Thyme gives a stylish nod mid-century modern style while offering a handy space for hiding books, journals and other bedroom knick knacks.

The slender build means it can easily slot into small spaces, while the modest design helps it blend seamlessly into a bedroom's scheme.

For those who prefer the minimalism of Scandi design, this two-drawer bedside table features tapered legs and handle-less drawers – for a sleek, unfussy finish.

This hardworking piece has also been warmed up with a walnut stain finish – perfect for creating a cocooning, inviting space.