The short answer
Keep the nightstand top for items you reach for while in bed, use accessible storage for the next group, and move occasional items elsewhere. Start with your actual bedtime routine rather than trying to fill every shelf. The arrangement works only if the lamp, cables and storage can still be used without moving other essentials.
What to check before deciding
Try one ordinary evening and morning. Set out the items as you use them, including an open book or glasses case rather than only their stored positions. If two items compete for the same place, decide which must stay within reach and which can go into a drawer or nearby storage. Do not hide a frequently used item simply to make the top look empty.
Choose storage by access: an open shelf can suit something you retrieve directly, while a drawer can keep smaller loose items out of view. Check the actual opening and usable space before buying organisers. Neither a drawer count nor a product photograph tells you whether a particular box or device fits.
A practical checklist
- Group items by bedtime, morning and occasional use before rearranging them.
- Trace the lamp base and charging connection so storage does not take their working space.
- Review the arrangement after using it; move items that repeatedly block access.
These are general planning ideas. For an individual product, confirm its exact dimensions, care instructions and installation requirements.
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