Made of lightweight plastic, the Modern Innovations Bedside Shelf doesn't have the heft or the clamp width of some of the others in this guide, but it is still an effective, budget-friendly alternative.

This bedside shelf is made of plastic with 3-inch walls to keep things from rolling off the sides, and there are also two little notches on either side for neater cord storage. This bedside shelf also has a 3-inch wide cupholder opening — we think that it might be a good idea to use a water bottle in here to prevent the corners of your comforter from getting dipped in a cup of water. If plan on using your bedside shelf for holding your phone or other gadgets while they charge, this one's J-shaped cord cutouts in its 3-inch-high walls will be incredibly helpful to you. They'll hold your cords in place, even after you unplug. Its cup holder is a bit shallower than the BedShelfie's, so use caution when leaving a drink here.