Mini Farmhouse Bedside Table

Attach the 1x2 trim to the side 1x12 pieces using a nailer from the inside, which keeps nail holes hidden. Use 1-1/4" nails and glue. Do this for both sides.

Attach the legs to the trimmed side panels with a pocket-hole jig set for 1-1/2" pocket holes on 2x2-to-2x2 joints and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws. For any joints involving the 1x boards, switch to the 3/4" setting with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Do this for both sides.

Connect the two side assemblies together with the front and back trim boards.

Attach the optional 1/4" plywood back panel with nails and glue — it stiffens the frame considerably against the daily reach-over wobble a nightstand takes.

Build the drawer box. The bottom is just another piece of 1x12, which keeps the materials list simple — attach it on the underside with 3/4" pocket holes, 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, and glue.

Install the drawer slides so the drawer face sits down about 1/8" from the case front, leaving an even gap on all sides. Adjust the slides until the drawer moves easily — a light rub of candle wax on the contact points noticeably improves the glide.

Trim out the front of the table with the remaining 2x2 stock.

Build the top and the bottom shelf the same way, with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, then attach the bottom shelf on top of its stretchers. Sand and finish the whole table.