[header] How to reduce bedside table clutter [title] Do a first pass to remove obvious trash. [step] Grab a bag or bin and toss in any wrappers, tissues, scraps of paper, and so on. [substeps] If trash routinely accumulates on your nightstand, put a bag or bin within arm's reach. 
[title] Put away anything that doesn't belong on a nightstand. [step] In the photo, there's an umbrella, but it's unlikely to rain inside a bedroom, so put the umbrella in the car or the coat rack, where it will be handy the next time you go out.