What to use to create a "nightstand" ledge next to bed?

The drawer idea with a cover has been around forever. I see this idea from google search shows a neat way to have the grooves cut into the bottom of the board you are using to hold it in place....

neat idea...



Roy Ken

We bought this: plexiglass corner shelf. I attached it using industrial velcro. It is very light weight and seems to hold well. At night it is usually home to a drink (with a lid, just in case), the remote, and my kindle.

Wife has the nightstand on her side of the master bedroom, I have a drawer. That's right, I use the top drawer on my side cause I have the " wardrobe closet with 2 drawers below" so I use my top drawer to hold my nightstand stuff..

1 bottle of water

janegowest wrote:
What are you folks using to create a ledge or shelf? I have to have water by my bed as well as eye drops, sleep-aids, etc., but the unit that we are considering has no ledges.

Would love to see some of your mods for this type of situation!

Thanks for your help in advance!

You could build a simple metal holder to keep your favorite mug or jug close at hand. Use a suitable metal (or plastic) sheet. It will attach under your mattress (screwed to the wood beneath the mattress.
The only work to be done is to bend the work stock around the lip of the bed and to make a hole of a suitable size to fit your mug/jug.
The piece is then screwed down under the mattress, and reaches away from the bed to hold your water mug.

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You can size your holder to fit your favorite medicines, either using more holes, or fit sticky velcro to your meds, etc