Make a modern nightstand inspired by Land of Nod Monarch! Free DIY plans!
Preparation
½ sheet (4x4) of ¾” plywood, ripped in direction of grain in 15 ¾” wide pieces
½ sheet of ¼” plywood
2 – 1x2 @ 8 feet long
2 – 1x4 @ 6 feet long
1 – 1x6 @ 3 feet long
1 ¼” PH screws
1 ¼” finish nails
Drawer hardware
2 – 14” white euro style drawer slides, bottom corner mount
BASE
4 – 1x2 @ 4” (both ends cut at 10 degrees off square, ends ARE parallel to each other)
2 – 1x2 @ 15” (both ends cut at 10 degrees off square, ends NOT parallel to each other)
2 – 1x2 @ 13 ¾”
BOX
1 – ¾” plywood 15 3/4” x 19 ½”
2 – ¾” plywood 15 ¾” x 21”
2 – 1x2 @ 18”
2 – ¾” plywood @ 15 ¾” x 18”
1 – ¼” plywood @ 19 ½” x 21 ¾”
DRAWERS
4 – 1x4 @ 14 ¾”
4 – 1x4 @ 15 ½”
2 – ¼” plywood @ 17” x 14 ¾”
2 – 1x6 @ 17 ¾”*
Plan assumes your 1x6 boards are 5 ½” wide
Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!
Instructions
Step 1
Step 12
Jaime put together a step by step post with lots of building tips and tricks that you must check out.
Step 13
And Jaime was kind enough to share her step by step finish tutorial as well!
It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
Comments
obxbchgrl (not verified)
Tue, 09/04/2012 - 14:30
Confused...
I am "working" with my dad to build two of these nightstands for my
apartment. (Dad is a builder, I like to make him feel needed since his "baby" is in her 30s now. Oh and I am his baby!) Anywho, as part of our agreement, I went and priced everything out. It was going great until I found out my local lumberyard doesn't carry 3/4 plywood. The closest they had was 23/32. Would that make a huge difference? Also, when you say 1 1/4" PH screws, what # do I need? #8, #10, #12? I know my dad could easily answer these questions, but I would like to have some knowledge before we start! Thanks so much!
Richard (not verified)
Sun, 12/30/2012 - 08:17
2 drawer modern night stand
Now that I have time to make things my wife said why don't you make a night stand so i searched for the plans and this one looks nice so I will try it.