Notch- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2.3–4.3 hours
- Cost
- $$
About this build
A simple bedside table with book storage especially for kids that love to read at bed time. And no bottomless drawers for Mom to clean up.
Tools
Essential
- Brad Nailer
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board, 1x6 96" | 1 board |
| Board, 1x2 24" | 1 board |
| Board, 1x8 36" | 1 board |
| Plywood, 1/4" Thick Quarter Sheet | 1 board |
| Wood glue | 1 each |
| 1 1/4" kreg pocket hole screws | 22 each |
| 1/2" finish nails | 20 each |
| Wood putty | 1 each |
| Sandpaper - 80, 150 and 220 grit | 3 each |
| Primer | 1 each |
| Paint - color of choice | 1 each |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Shelves | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 22" |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 20" |
| Book bar | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 22" |
| Back | 1 | 1/4" × 18" × 23 1/2" |
| Table top | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/2" × 25 1/2" |
What to buy
Buy 4 boards at 8 ft.
3/4" × 7 1/2"
1 board
3/4" × 5 1/2"
1 board
3/4" × 1 1/2"
1 board
1/4" × 18"
1 board
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Cut sides and shelves
Use 1x6 board - Cut 2 shelves @ 22" Cut 2 sides @ 20" Make pocket holes as shown in picture
2Join shelves and sides
Attach the shelves to the sides at 2″ from the bottom and 5.5″ from the top using glue and pocket hole screws. Ensure that the pocket holes for the top are on the outside os the side boards.
3Add bar for books
attach 1x2 @ 22" to the front leaving a 3/4" gap on the bottom. I used a scrap 1 x3 board for the spacing.
4Attach back of book storage
Attach the 1/4" plywood cut at 23.5″ x 18″ on the back between the two shelves to create a backing for the book storage area. Use glue and finish nails
5Attach table top
Attach 1 x 8 cut at 25.5" as the table top using the pocket hole screws. Leave an inch over hang on all four sides.
6Finish the bedside table
Fill all the holes with wood putty, sand, prime and paint the table. I also added a pattern on the top to make it a little colorful.
Tags
- Bedroom
- Beginner
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