Kids bedside table with book storage

By Anika's DIY Life
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Kreg Academy Kreg Academy

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.

Difficulty easy

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Circular Saw (corded)
    Circular Saw (corded)
  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Drill (cordless)
    Drill (cordless)
  • Nail Gun
    Nail Gun
  • Sander
    Sander

Materials

Wood Products

  • 1 Board , 1x6 , 96"
  • 1 Board , 1x2 , 24"
  • 1 Board , 1x8 , 36"
  • 1 Plywood , 1/4" Thick , Quarter Sheet

Hardware & Supplies

  • 1 Wood glue
  • 22 1 1/4" kreg pocket hole screws
  • 20 1/2" finish nails
  • 1 Wood putty
  • 3 Sandpaper - 80, 150 and 220 grit
  • 1 Primer
  • 1 Paint - color of choice
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Cut List & Parts

  • 2 Shelves , 3/4" x 5.5" x 22"
  • 2 Sides , 3/4" x 5.5" x 20"
  • 1 Book bar , 3/4" x 1.5" x 22"
  • 1 Back , 1/4"x 23.5″ x 18″
  • 1 Table top , 3/4" x 7.5 x 25.5
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Directions

  • Cut sides and shelves

    Use 1x6 board -
    Cut 2 shelves @ 22"
    Cut 2 sides @ 20"
    Make pocket holes as shown in picture

    Step 1

  • Join 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.

    Step 2

  • Add 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.

    Step 3

  • Attach 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

    Step 4

  • Attach 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.

    Step 5

  • Finish 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.

    Step 6