Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
In this video, I'll show you how to build these DIY mid century modern nightstands from plywood and some poplar scraps!
You can grab the written step buy step tutorial here:
woodshopdiaries.com/diy-mid-century-modern-nightstand
And you can grab the printable plans here:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/printable-pdf-building-plans/products/diy-mid-century-modern-nightstand-plan
A while back, I built a mid century modern dresser that was a hit!
Video here: youtu.be/gJAOVQbgZso
After that, I got a ton of requests for a matching nightstand, so I'm excited to share this matching nightstand build with you all! I hope you enjoy watching as much as I enjoyed building!
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Some guides you might find helpful in the build:
How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/one-sheet-plywood-bookshelf
How to apply iron on edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to build and install drawers: woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer
The following contains affiliate links.
Tools & Materials:
Tools:
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides (helpful, not required): amzn.to/3AKbjCq
Miter Saw (optional): homedepot.sjv.io/yd96v
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/2G6Za
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/2Uglf6S
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Table Saw (optional)
Materials:
1 sheet ¾″ plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/EazMWQ
¼ sheet (2’x4′) ¼″ plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/3P9vzk
1x8x8 board OR scrap 1x or ¾″ plywood to cut the legs from
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3jT7Ydk
1 ¼″ wood screws
2″ wood screws
(1) pair 14″ ball bearing drawer slides: amzn.to/3iKVGEi
Wood Glue
Edge banding: amzn.to/37IuYWE
Finish: amzn.to/2VM80vD
Handle: amzn.to/37JNCgM
In this video, I'll show you how to build these DIY mid century modern nightstands from plywood and some poplar scraps!
You can grab the written step buy step tutorial here:
woodshopdiaries.com/diy-mid-century-modern-nightstand
And you can grab the printable plans here:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/printable-pdf-building-plans/products/diy-mid-century-modern-nightstand-plan
A while back, I built a mid century modern dresser that was a hit!
Video here: youtu.be/gJAOVQbgZso
After that, I got a ton of requests for a matching nightstand, so I'm excited to share this matching nightstand build with you all! I hope you enjoy watching as much as I enjoyed building!
Follow Woodshop Diaries On:
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woodshopdiari...
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram:instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Some guides you might find helpful in the build:
How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/one-sheet-plywood-bookshelf
How to apply iron on edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to build and install drawers: woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer
The following contains affiliate links.
Tools & Materials:
Tools:
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides (helpful, not required): amzn.to/3AKbjCq
Miter Saw (optional): homedepot.sjv.io/yd96v
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/2G6Za
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/2Uglf6S
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Table Saw (optional)
Materials:
1 sheet ¾″ plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/EazMWQ
¼ sheet (2’x4′) ¼″ plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/3P9vzk
1x8x8 board OR scrap 1x or ¾″ plywood to cut the legs from
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3jT7Ydk
1 ¼″ wood screws
2″ wood screws
(1) pair 14″ ball bearing drawer slides: amzn.to/3iKVGEi
Wood Glue
Edge banding: amzn.to/37IuYWE
Finish: amzn.to/2VM80vD
Handle: amzn.to/37JNCgM










