Bedroom Dog Crate Ideas

Bedroom Dog Crate Ideas & Bedside Tables

Bedroom Dog Crate Ideas: Bedside Tables & Calm Sleep Zones

If your dog sleeps best near you, the bedroom is prime real estate. The problem? A big wire crate shoved in the corner can throw off the whole vibe.

This guide shares bedroom dog crate ideas—with a focus on furniture-style bedside crates—so you can keep your dog close at night and keep your room looking like a sanctuary, not a storage unit.

Option 1: Bedside Crate as Your Nightstand

The simplest (and often best) idea:

  • Replace your regular nightstand with a bedside table dog crate
  • Your lamp, book and glass of water on top
  • Your dog’s cosy den underneath or behind bar/mesh fronts

Benefits:

  • Zero extra footprint—crate and table become one
  • Perfect for puppies, anxious dogs or first nights in a new home
  • Looks intentional, not like an afterthought

You can do this:

  • On your side only
  • Or both sides if you have two dogs or want symmetry


Option 2: Low Crate at the End of the Bed

If your bed is high or the room is long and narrow:

  • Place a low, long crate at the end of the bed
  • Style the top like a bench—folded throw, tray, decor

This works well for:

  • Bigger breeds who need more length
  • Rooms where you don’t want anything tall beside the bed
  • People who like to sit at the end of the bed to put on shoes etc.


Option 3: Crate in a Bedroom Nook or Alcove

If you’ve got:

  • A bay window
  • A built-in wardrobe gap
  • A recessed corner

…a furniture-style crate can slot in beautifully.

Tips:

  • Use wall art, wall hangings or shelves above to anchor the nook
  • Add a small rug in front to define the zone
  • Pair with a nearby hook or basket for leads and bedtime toys

This turns an awkward empty space into a structured sleep zone.


Styling Your Bedroom Crate Setup

To keep your bedroom feeling calm:

  • Choose crate finishes that match or complement: 
    • Your bed frame
    • Other timber pieces
    • Your flooring

  • Keep the top styling simple:

    • Lamp
    • Plant or small decor piece
    • Maybe a framed photo

Inside the crate:

  • A plush bed or mattress that matches your bedroom palette
  • Optional blanket for colder nights
  • One or two bedtime-safe toys (nothing super hyped-up)

Light, Sound & Sleep

Your dog will sleep better if:

  • The crate isn’t directly blasted by light (lamp or morning sun)
  • They’re not in the path of howling air con or fans
  • Bedtime is consistent

You’ll sleep better if:

  • The crate door opens quietly
  • You don’t have to navigate around it to reach the bathroom
  • Any night-time toilet trips are easy and safe for both of you

Furniture-style crates with smooth doors (hinged or barn) help a lot here.

Bedroom Dog Crate Ideas for Different Dogs

For Velcro puppies:
Bedside crate right next to you. They can hear you breathing and settle more easily.

For light sleepers (human):
Crate a little further from your head but still in the room—end of bed or side wall.

For long-backed or senior dogs:
Crates with a low entry and non-slip rug in front so getting in/out is easy.


Matching Other Paws & Willow Pieces

To create a full “bedroom dog suite”, you can pair:

  • Bedside crates with:
    • Matching dog beds near a window or reading chair
    • A small feeding station just outside the bedroom for morning/evening meals
    • Wall decor or shelf pieces that echo the rest of the house

The goal: your bedroom still feels like your bedroom—just with a carefully designed spot for your four-legged roommate.

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