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A small farmhouse nightstand with a 2x2-leg frame, one drawer, and a planked 1x6 top — sized to fit tight bedroom corners without giving up a drawer.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 8 3/4" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Side trim Match to the actual width of your 1x12. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 26 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Side stretchers Same width as your 1x12s. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Front/back trim | 6 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 10 3/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Back panel Optional. | 1 | 1/4" × 13 3/4" × 8 1/2" | 1/4" plywood or paneling | ☐ |
| Top | 3 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 15 3/4" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer front and back | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 10 1/2" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer sides Matches the width of your 1x12s. | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 9" × 11 1/4" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 13 3/4" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 10 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 4 ft Sides, bottom shelf, and the drawer bottom. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 6 ft Side and shelf trim. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft Legs, side stretchers, and front trim. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 8 ft Top and drawer front/sides. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood or paneling Optional back panel. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" and 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Drawer slides | 1 set | ☐ |
| Brad nails and wood glue | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x12, 4 ft, 1x2, 6 ft, Brad nails and wood glue
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.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" and 1-1/4"
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.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" and 1-1/4"
Connect the two side assemblies together with the front and back trim boards.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1/4" plywood or paneling, Brad nails and wood glue
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.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 4 ft, 1x6, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" and 1-1/4", Brad nails and wood glue
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.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Drawer slides
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.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft
Trim out the front of the table with the remaining 2x2 stock.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x12, 4 ft, 1x2, 6 ft, 1x6, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" and 1-1/4"
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.