cedar was a smart choice, as it considerably lowered our costs. I choose to buy every thing new, so your total costs may vary based on what you already have on hand. Once everything is cut, sanding the wood ensures you are ready to work quickly with the stain and paint.įor those of you who are interested in the materials breakdown of this project, you can find everything listed below. That way you are only hauling out your heavy tools and making a mess once. When broken down into steps, the nightstands are actually quite simple to make.Ĭutting ALL the wood for your projects is absolutely the right place to start. I mean, to see a sketch brought to life using your two hands (plus the two hands of your spouse!) is something to be very proud of. Whether it’s something large like a cedar bench or raised garden bed, or something small and simple, I find the process quite exhilarating.

The Build: Nightstands \ĭesigning and building things has always been something I have enjoyed. But this is the reality of a DIY project it may be simple, but it does take time to do it right. And to be 100% honest, the headboard was installed only 1 day before my reveal post went live. The nightstand were assembled after a busy day of running errands. The room was painting on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Lighting was installed one evening after work. I spent a good 4 hours out in my freeeezing garage staining the wood for the nightstands and headboard (and I swear I will never do that again!). Not because they were overly complicated, we just needed to fit them into our busy schedule. Featuring sanded wood with small finishing nails, this hanging bedside table design has just the right amount of storage space to fit in a small lamp and your favorite books. (Image credit: Design, Dining and Diapers) 3. Before & After: Laura’s Refreshed Nightstand. “J” and I spent 3 weeks working on these projects. Laura turned a plain vintage nightstand into a stylish and contemporary new look with a contrasting paint job of wood and white.

Diy night stands