We wanted to get rid of any preconceived ideas and start with what is absolutely necessary in a nightstand. We sketched a nightstand that had a bit of flat space for a lamp and clock, and a little shelf for books and/or an iPad for reading. We thought one thick piece of steel could be bent to serve both purposes.

Why does it hurt so badly when you bang your shin or toe on the corner of the bed?! Maybe it’s a small problem, but, after banging your shin once, you will probably agree that it is one worth solving. We looked at the soft mattress and explored ways to eliminate the hard, scary bed frame around it.