Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

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Hey friends! I'm back with PART 2 of the matching guest bedroom furniture series today--this time, sharing how to build the matching nightstand!

If you caught it a few videos ago, I'm furnishing our (what used to be) empty guest bedroom in our new home with a matching set of bedroom furniture.

I already shared how I built a bed frame with arched headboard here:
woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-bed-curved-head-board

So it makes sense to tackle these bedside tables next. But, be sure to subscribe and stay tuned because I'll be sharing AT LEAST one more piece in this matching set soon!

I hope you enjoy watching this piece come together...and seeing some bloopers and mistakes along the way.

Grab the project details and check out the blog here:
woodshopdiaries.com/diy-one-drawer-nightstand

Grab the printable building plans here:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/tables/products/simple-one-drawer-nightstand-plans

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Posts you may find helpful in the build:
How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to apply iron on edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to build and install drawer boxes: woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer
How to finish raw wood furniture: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-finish-raw-wood-furniture-without-a-sprayer
5 tips to professional looking DIY furniture: woodshopdiaries.com/5-diy-furniture-tips-to-look-professional

Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below

Tools:
Circular Saw and straight edge (or cutting guides): homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx & amzn.to/325pRR6
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Table Saw (optional)
Drill/ Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Brad Nailer (optional): homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY

Materials:
(1) 2x2x8 board
(1) 1x3x8 board
(1) 1x2x8 board OR 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 8 lattice trim (to trim sides)
(1) 4'x4' sheet 3/4 " plywood (note this is half of a full sheet): homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
(1 2'x4' sheet 1/4" plywood (note this is a quarter sheet): homedepot.sjv.io/RyZY4R
(1) 8' stick half round or other molding to add to drawer front (optional): homedepot.sjv.io/5bYXAD
(4) 4 3/4" tall furniture feet: homedepot.sjv.io/6b9g9q
(4) threaded inserts for furniture feet: amzn.to/3PLlnTs
(1) pair 16 " drawer slides: amzn.to/3cNp8ZY
3/4" & 1 1/2" Edge Banding (optional): amzn.to/3nx64RT & amzn.to/3FNI4Az
Wood Glue: amzn.to/34NCtuv
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 1/4" wood screws
Wood finish (as desired)...stain: amzn.to/3SglrfM & poly: amzn.to/3JgesPz
Handles: amzn.to/3zmzCHv

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Cut Down Material
01:14 Assemble Side Panels
02:19 Prepare Bottom Panel
03:33 Assemble Nightstand Body
04:42 Add Drawer Slides
05:08 Add Feet
07:11 Build and Install Drawer Box
08:38 Install Drawer Front
09:18 Attach Top Panel
09:47 Trim Sides
10:17 Add Back and Finish