When I bought my GeekDesk, Henry decided he wanted my old desk. It wouldn't really fit in their bedroom before the loft project, but now it does.
WIth the very limited space available, we decided to go with a simple shelf rather than a nightstand. This one is from Room & Board. We mounted it high enough that it won't loom over the boys' heads, but low enough that Charlie can put his glasses on it without having to sit up. I think we'll have to do something different with that alarm clock, though.