Hey friends! In this video, I'm sharing how I built my parents some oversized nightstands to match their new bed and dresser set.
If you'd like to build your own, you can grab the printable plans here: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/3-drawer-oversized-nightstand-plans
Check out the written tutorial with helpful tips along the way here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-oversized-nightstand-with-3-drawers/
They originally wanted me to build them a whole suite. BUT, while I was dragging my feet a little too long about it, she ended up finding a bed she really liked for a really good deal (cheaper than I could make it) at a local furniture shop.
So her and my dad snatched up the bed and dresser, but the nightstands that came with the set were a just little...well, a lot...too small for their liking.
So they asked me to build them two oversized nightstands to "match."
I took the liberty to change up some design elements so it's not necessarily an exact MATCH to the existing furniture, but it coordinates well and fits right in.
I hope you enjoy watching them come together here in this video.
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Helpful Resources to Use in the Build:
How to cut your own 2x2s: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s/
How to cut plywood sheets: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw/
How to use a pocket hole jig: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig/
How to apply iron on edge banding: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges/
How to build and install drawers: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer/
Tips to Professional Looking DIY Projects: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/5-diy-furniture-tips-to-look-professional/
How to finish raw wood furniture: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-finish-raw-wood-furniture-without-a-sprayer/
Tools and Materials:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Circular saw and cutting guides: https://homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx & https://amzn.to/3GpFeoP & https://amzn.to/3G0g1Ac
Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/32eoPBY
Brad nailer: https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Table Saw or Router (optional–for cutting dadoes in drawers)
Materials:
(1) 4×8 sheet ¾″ plywood: https://homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
(1) 4×8 sheet ¼″ plywood
(2) 2x2x8 boards
(3) 1x3x8 boards
(1) 1x2x8 board
(1) 8ft piece cove molding (optional)
(4) 8ft pieces half round molding (optional)
(3) 8ft pieces ¼″ x 1 ½″ lattice trim (optional)
(2) 8ft pieces ¼″ square dowel (optional)
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 ¼″ brad nails
(3) pair 14″ drawer slides: https://amzn.to/3Vo3ufA
90 degree corner brackets OR figure 8 fasteners: https://amzn.to/3jkTlTk
Iron On Edge Banding: https://amzn.to/3nx64RT
Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/34NCtuv
Wood Finish as desired
Knobs/Drawer Pulls: https://amzn.to/3hTZWnw
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:53 A look at the matching set
01:23 Building the nightstand frame
04:16 Installing drawer dividers
05:18 Installing Drawer Slides
06:18 Building the drawers
08:11 Installing the drawers
08:43 Trimming out the drawer fronts
10:12 Adding Trim to Nightstand Frame
11:22 Installing the Drawer Fronts
11:56 Painting--kind of
13:09 Attaching the top
15:08 Finish Nightstands and Conclusion