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Not so "Rhyan" Nightstands

May 8, 2011 |
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posted by Kimbers
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Not so "Rhyan" Nightstands
Not so "Rhyan" Nightstands
Not so "Rhyan" Nightstands
Not so "Rhyan" Nightstands
About This Project

I used the Rhyan end table plan (with a few alterations) to make my nightstands. I changed the dimensions so mine turned out to be 20”D, 25”W, 27”H, I extended the side and back panels all the way to the top to close in the shelf and I made the bottom drawer larger. I decided to use under mount drawer slides but I think I will try out the side mount slides in the future though.

I wanted them to match the headboard and bench that I made for my bed so I added the same molding that I used on those pieces to finish it off.

I pre cut every piece for the main body of the nightstand and predrilled all of the Kreg holes which made it a really quick piece to put together! I purchased the Mini Kreg jig for this project and am so glad I did. Totally worth the money!

From Plan (new): 
Rhyan End Table
Estimated Cost: 
About $80 For 2 Nightstands
Estimated Time Investment: 
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Required Skill Level: 
Beginner
Type of Wood: 
Furring Strips, MDF and 1/4 inch Plywood
Finish Used: 
I painted with Rust-oleum painters touch semi gloss white and then sprayed a few coats of polyacrylic on the top.

nightstand, Rhyan

19 Comments
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Lovely!

This is absolutely lovely! What a beautiful job. I just love white furniture. Your room looks airy and beautiful, and classy!


posted by JES | on Mon, 2011-05-09 05:04
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Gorgeous!

And what nice straight furring strips you have. LOL. How many did you have to use to get all of those nice straight pieces? ;-) Great job!
posted by groovymom2000 | on Mon, 2011-05-09 07:16
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Furring Strips

LOL! I don't remember exactly how many I used since I had some scrap pieces left over from other projects I used but all of my strips are completely straight. I spent a LOT of time rummaging through the piles of furring strips at Blue laying them on the floor on all 4 sides of each strip until I had only straight ones.

posted by Kimbers | on Mon, 2011-05-09 12:14

Beautiful

Wow, you've done a great job on all your furniture. You're bedroom is just beautiful! Awesome job!!

posted by Lori E. (not verified) | on Mon, 2011-05-09 10:33
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Wow!

What a beautiful job you have done! Your room looks fabulous. I am inspired by your work. I like the changes you have made to the plans. I really like the bench at the foot of the bed.
posted by Peggy | on Mon, 2011-05-09 19:45
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Impressive

What an amazing handbuilt bedroom! It looks absolutely fantastic, I'm so impressed. It looks very professional and chic, right out of a magazine!

posted by brookifer86 | on Tue, 2011-05-10 23:25
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Awesome!

What an awesome job! What did you use for the trim on the bottom, top, and drawers?

posted by chosmith19 | on Mon, 2011-05-16 18:32
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Moulding

Thanks! Here are links to the mouldings I used
Baseboard for the bottom http://www.lowes.com/pd_15007-746-EC3083_4294801994_4294937087_?productId=3040121&Ns=p_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl_Base%2BMoulding_4294801994_4294937087_%3FNs%3Dp_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1%26page%3D2&facetInfo=Base%20Moulding

Casing for the top http://www.lowes.com/pd_204343-746-EC3262_4294801993_4294937087_?productId=3053353&Ns=p_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl_Casing_4294801993_4294937087_%3FNs%3Dp_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1%26page%3D2&facetInfo=Casing

Panel Moulding for around the drawer faces http://www.lowes.com/pd_2973-1487-292+8PINE_4294858141_4294937087_?productId=3041633&Ns=p_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl_Decorative%2BAccents_4294858141_4294937087_%3FNs%3Dp_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1%26page%3D4&facetInfo=

posted by Kimbers | on Tue, 2011-05-24 21:04
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Beautiful!

I am in awe! I love your work!
posted by LiannaK | on Fri, 2011-05-20 16:23
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Very Beautiful!

OMG!! I love what you did with the nightstand! if you don't mind me asking whats the deminisions of your drawers??you did an awsome job! I love it!! very creative!!

Genn
posted by gjpugal | on Sat, 2011-05-28 17:25
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Drawers

Thank you! :) The drawer dimensions are approx 21"W x 17"D the top drawer is 4.5" tall and the bottom drawer is 7.5"

posted by Kimbers | on Thu, 2011-07-07 00:13

Gorgeous!

It looks like high-end furniture, and you made it yourself! I am impressed and inspired!

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Thu, 2011-06-16 10:09
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painting

Hi, I love your furniture, I have a question about the finish...it looks go great, did you have to sand pre, and also, did you use a primer prior to spraying it? I'm working on the storage daybed now and would like a finish like yours.
Great work, thx for all the pics, I'm going to start the nightstands after the bed.

posted by angiemicn | on Wed, 2011-07-06 03:21
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Finish

Thanks! I sanded the the parts that are solid wood but I did not sand the MDF which was a majority of the project since it is already smooth (though I did sand the edges of the MDF where I had made cuts). I primed the nightstands with Kilz 2 Latex primer and then painted with Rust-oleum painters touch semi gloss in white
Good luck with your bed and nightstands :)

posted by Kimbers | on Thu, 2011-07-07 00:02

Beautiful!!

These are just beautiful!! Great job!

posted by katherine.keys | on Mon, 2012-01-02 14:01

I love your nightstands and

I love your nightstands and especially the size. Could you give me your cut list if not too much of a problem? Also, did you make the piece at the end of your bed? If so, where did you get the plans. Your room is gorgeous!

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Wed, 2012-02-29 00:21
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Cut list/Bench Plans

I don't think I have the changes I made to the cut list anywhere, sorry. I just used Ana's plans and added additional inches to those to get what I wanted for my room.

I unfortunately do not have plans for the foot board/bench. I kinda just cut wood and put it together without much thought which I now regret. I decided after the fact that I wanted to add baskets to it. Well... The 3 cubbyholes aren't even the same size :-( if you look at the picture you'll notice that the middle basket is really crammed in there tight! (oops! oh well)

posted by Kimbers | on Sat, 2012-12-01 01:24

Headboard

Do you have the plans for the headboard you made? How did you get the panel edges to be angled back? Thanks!

posted by mellue_8 | on Thu, 2012-11-29 11:23
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Headboard

The headboard was the first thing I ever built so I wanted to start out simple. The angles in the panel edges are there because the panels are actually 3 recycled cabinet doors I found at a re-store. I basically just built a frame around the doors and added 4x4 posts to the ends.
I got the plans from remodelaholic Click here for the plans
I just adjusted it for a queen and extended the 4x4's so it would stand on the ground.

posted by Kimbers | on Sat, 2012-12-01 01:16

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