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A plywood-and-1x2-trim nightstand with a single drawer on Euro slides and an angled drawer face that doubles as a finger pull — no hardware needed.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side panels | 2 | 3/4" × 15 1/2" × 19 1/2" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Top and shelf | 2 | 3/4" × 15 1/2" × 25 1/2" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Drawer slide spacers | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 10" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Top and bottom trim (rails) | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 27" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Vertical trim (stiles) | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 18" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Side trim (side rails) | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Inside cleats | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Drawer sides Match this to your actual drawer slide length. | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 16" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer front and back Measure and cut to fit — 2-1/2" less than your drawer opening, assuming 1/2" clearance per side on your slides. | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 21 1/2" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 16" × 23" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Drawer face Rip the top edge at an angle on the table saw — this bevel becomes the finger pull. | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 22 3/4" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood, ripped to 15-1/2" wide Side panels, top, and shelf. | 8 linear ft | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft Edge trim throughout. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 8 ft Drawer sides, front, and back. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 24" Drawer face. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood 16" x 23" — drawer bottom. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 5/8" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Euro drawer slides, 16", bottom corner mount | 1 set | ☐ |
| Wood glue and finishing supplies | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Tape Measure. Materials: 3/4" plywood, ripped to 15-1/2" wide, 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 5/8", Wood glue and finishing supplies
On each side panel, attach 1x2 trim with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue, keeping the outside edges perfectly flush to the panel edges. Do this on both side panels.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 5/8", Wood glue and finishing supplies
Attach the bottom 1x2 rail to both side panels with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue. Measure and cut the vertical trim to fit, then attach the same way.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 5/8"
Trim the sides of the top panel with the 15-1/2" side rails, then trim the front and back with 1-1/4" brad nails.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 5/8", Wood glue and finishing supplies
Attach the inside cleats with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue. Set the finished top panel on the base for now, without securing it — it's much easier to finish properly while it's still removable.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, 1x6, 8 ft, 1/4" plywood, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 5/8", Euro drawer slides, 16", bottom corner mount
Attach the drawer slides to the 10"-long 1x2 spacers.
Build the drawer box to fit your actual hardware: sides match your slide length exactly (16" for the slides called out here), and the front and back measure 2-1/2" less than the drawer opening, assuming 1/2" clearance per side. Assemble with 1-1/4" brad nails, the bottom with 5/8" brads. Test the slide action and adjust the hardware as needed.
Set the middle shelf on top of the 1x2 rails and attach with 1-1/4" brad nails.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Table Saw. Materials: 1x10, 24", Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 5/8"
Set the drawer face on the drawer box with an even 1/8" gap on the sides and bottom, and attach with 1-1/4" brad nails. Further secure from inside with 1-1/4" screws.
Rip the top edge of the drawer face at an angle on the table saw before final attachment — that bevel is the finger pull, so no hardware is needed.