This easy to build simple modern style nightstand makes a great addition to any bedroom suite.
Build floating nightstand with drawer.
Build the nightstand shell.
Two 24 top bottom and two 11 1 2 sides.
I started by laminating two pieces of 1 x 8 poplar together to create two drawer bottoms.
Cut a six foot 1 12 into four pieces.
Simply drill the slides into place with the plywood under them.
Make four pocket holes on the top and bottom of both of the shorter pieces nightstand sides.
With the pocket holes facing in assemble the shell of the nightstand with 1 1 4 pocket hole screws.
Once the drawers were cut i assembled the drawer box using wood glue and screws that i countersunk into.
A floating nightstand is ideal in a tight squeeze alongside your bed or if you d prefer to place a basket on the floor underneath the nightstand.
The easiest way to install drawer slides in a nightstand is to place a piece of long 1 4 plywood inside the box on each side then put the drawer slides on top of the plywood.
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With plenty of storage in the large drawers it can even repl.
Build 2 nightstands in an hour and learn how to build in a charger and usb port.
Line the slides up with the front of the box and then extend them to their full length.