DIY - Modern Night Stands with Wireless Charger

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Thanks so much for all your kind words in my previous posts about the reveal of my bedroom. I'm so pleased about how everything turned out. There were a few projects in the mix, and this pair of wall-mounted nightstands with wireless phone chargers is one of them.

You can check the complete reveal of this room right HERE.

These nightstands were one of those final projects to make it to the room. I knew I wanted something simple, the first nightstands I had in this room were two bulky pieces with three drawers each, that were filled to the brim with random and useless stuff.

When the previous makeover was done, I removed them and brought two little tables, folding tables without any storage. Guess what? They worked OK. 

For this last makeover, I wanted something similar but with a modern look, I also wanted to get rid of the table legs.

Well, this build couldn't be any more straightforward and more stylish! 

Let me show you how you can build this little box to mount on the wall right there on the side of your bed:

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| DIY- Wall Mounted Night Stand Plans |

The materials you'll need:

• 1/2 sheet of plywood 3/4 in. x 2 ft. x 8 ft.
• Wood glue
• 1-1/2" brad nails
• 1-1/4" Kreg jig screws
• Walnut edge banding
• Tung Oil
• Wireless Charger

The tools you might need:

Tape Measure - Drill - Circular Saw - Miter Saw -  Brad Nailer - 2-3/8" Hole Saw - 5/8" Spade Bit- Angle Square - Iron - Xacto knife -

Cut list for two nightstands:
4 - 20" x 12" - Top and bottom - mitered on the short sides
4 - 12" x 7-1/2" - Left and right sides - mitered on the long sides
2 - 18-1/2" x 6" - back piece - make 3/4" screw holes around it
2 - 18-1/4" x 3-1/2" - French cleat - cut in two at a 45-degree angle.


I was going for a Mid-century modern look in my room, and this simple nightstand with a gorgeous wooden finish would be the perfect choice.

I ordered this half sheet of plywood online, and it arrived home well-packed and with minimal damage.
This is my first time working with a gorgeous piece of walnut plywood, and I'm more than ready to build something else with it.

| Walnut Plywood |

Directions:

1. CUT THE MATERIAL

Follow the list above to cut your material. I used my circular saw to break down that big sheet of plywood into more manageable pieces.

Now, I used my trusty DIABLO Finish/Plywood blade to minimize the tear-off on the plywood, and as you can see, I got very sharp lines.

It is SO important to use the right blade for the type of material that you need to cut!

| DIABLO Steel Demon | DIABLO Wood & Metal | DIABLO Finish/Plywood |

Of course, I used the DIABLO Finish/Plywood to go through this pretty material and got perfect lines.

| DIABLO Finish/Plywood | DeWalt Circular Saw |

MITER CUTS
I used my miter saw for all the miter cuts (45-degree angle).

| DeWalt Miter Saw |

 2. ASSEMBLE THE BOXES

Bring each set of table parts side by side, holding them with tape on the outside.

Add glue to those mitered cuts. 

Form the box, secure it tightly with tape, and drive three nails on each corner.

Install the back piece, inset 3/4" from the back edge. Use 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.

3. FINISH FRONT OF PLY WITH EDGE BANDING

The front edge was covered with edge banding in a walnut finish. The best method that worked for me was:

• Cut pieces of banding about an inch longer than the length to be covered. 
• I aligned the banding with the side that shows the most. For example, on the top part, the banding was aligned at the top. I trimmed the lower edge since the underside doesn't show much.
• Start ironing the banding on the middle section of all four sides.
• Use an angle square to trim the corners at 45 degrees.
• Iron those corners in place.

• Using an X-acto knife, trim the excess banding. I also used a band trimmer whenever I could. 
• Sand any rough spots.

4. PROTECT THE WOOD

Apply Tung oil all around the box with a rag to protect and enhance the natural beauty of the wood. Three coats were applied.

|  Tung Oil |

5. HANG THE NIGHTSTANDS ON THE WALL

Use three 1-1/4" wood screws to install the half part of the French cleat on the top back of the nightstand.

Find the studs on the wall to secure the other part of the French cleat onto the wall. Make sure it is level, and drive at least two screws to secure it to those studs.

| Bosch Laser Level | RIDGID Drill |

And well, this is how it looked once I hung them in place.

However, after living with them for a few days... I didn't like this picture each night. :/
That's when I decided to incorporate a wireless charger into these nightstands.

The next step should be done before installation. ;)

6. INSTALL WIRELESS CHARGER

I used a very simple wireless charger that you can mount onto almost any flat surface on which you can open a hole.

|  Wireless Charger  |

Mark the hole center location, 3 inches from both sides of a corner. Then, drill a hole using a 2-3/8" hole saw attachment.

| Tape Measure | DIABLO 2-3/8" Hole Saw Drill Attachment |

Another hole must be drilled on the back for the cable to come out.

| Bosch Spade Bits |

The last thing you must do is place the charger in the hole and connect it to the power supply.
Ahhh, much better!!

I  hooked it up to an outlet behind the bed. It's so good not having to deal with stinky cables anymore!! :D

| Bed  |  Wall Sconce  |  Comforter  | Curtains  |  Rug  | Fur Blush Pillow  |  

I love the clean look and easier way to keep things clutter-free with these legless nightstands that double as charging stations.

The total cost for both nightstands, including the charger, was $150. Tools are not included. If you use a more economical type of plywood, that number can decrease by half.

For more of this bedroom makeover, check these out:

• Master Bedroom Final Reveal
• Painting the Accent Wall

• Installing the Accent Wall
• Planning a Wall Design
• DIY - Modern Night Stands with Wireless charger
• The Hanging Planter

• Master Bedroom - The Before
• DIY - Built-in with fireplace

• DIY - Faux Wooden Beams

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