Large Nightstand with Charging Shelf
Time to Complete
1 Wknd
Estimated Cost
$100-$150
Skill Level
Intermediate
When it comes to nightstands I feel like you can never have too much space. And, with all the devices that we need to store and charge at night I thought that integrating an open, and accessible, shelf just below the top with outlets and USB ports would be a welcomed accessory.
Disclosure: This project was sponsored by Kreg Tool Company however the design and opinions are 100% my own.
Tools
- Kreg Pocket Hole Jig
- Drill/Driver
- Miter Saw
- Kreg Track Saw and/or Table Saw
- Jigsaw
- Level
- Tape Measure
- Pencil
- Safety Glasses
- Hearing Protection
Materials
- Qty 3 – 2 x 2 x 8′ Select Pine Boards
- 3/4″ x 4′ x 8′ Plywood
- Iron On Edge Banding
- 1-1/4″ Kreg Pocket Screws (Coarse)
- 1-1/4″ Wood Screws
- 2″ Wood Screws
- 3″ Wood Screws
- Qty 2 – Frameless Full Overlay Hinges (pair)
- Recessed Power Strip
- Door Pulls
- Wood Glue
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Dimensions
Cut List
The doors should be cut to fit so wait on those until the unit is assembled. When cutting down plywood you can do so with a table saw or a track saw. I have been loving my Kreg track saw lately because it is safe and easy to handle. A piece of foam board under the plywood when cutting will support the wood completely and not slow the saw down.
Step 1: Cabinet Assembly
Step 2: Add Support
Step 3: Install Shelf
Step 4: Top Assembly
Step 5: General Assembly
Step 6: Finish & Doors
The cabinet doors were cut to size and edge banded. When measuring, for the doors, leave 1/8″ gap at the top and 1/4″ Then, we drilled the holes for the concealed hinges in the doors just before priming and painting.
If you want to learn more about installing cabinet doors with concealed hinges check out my full post on how to do so!
How to Install Concealed Cabinet Door Hinges and Hardware!
Finish off the nightstand by installing door pulls and the recessed power strip.
With limited access to the shelf area I utilized my right angle attachment to install the power strip.
I love this nightstand! I am new to woodworking, do you think it would be difficult to modify these plans to only have one door? My bedroom is small and I need to make one for each side of the bed so we have his and hers, so I would need the width to be smaller. I want to get try the plans but I am not sure if there is anything I need to know about scaling the nightstand down to one door before I try on my own!
That should be an easy mod. Just reduce the overall width to what you need and subtract that reduction from all of the horizontal pieces
Made a sketch up if anyone would like to use. Trying to add a secret compartment under top for handgun so I decided to upload the nightstand design before I went any further. Enjoy!https://filebin.net/shgc451… https://uploads.disquscdn.c…