Free accountNightstand Plans
These nightstand plans build a bedside cabinet with a drawer and an open shelf from sheet goods. The drawer box is sized for 13 mm side-mount slides automatically, so it fits the opening the first time.
Nightstand Plans
Free accountA nightstand is usually about as tall as the top of the mattress, 500–650 mm, and 400–500 mm wide. Change the height, width, depth and drawer height and the whole cut list follows.
Whatever you call it, bedside table or night stand, the plan builds it to the height of your bed.
Typical bedside table sizes
| Dimension | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 500–650 mm | 20–26 in |
| Width | 400–550 mm | 16–22 in |
| Depth | 350–450 mm | 14–18 in |
| Drawer slide clearance | 13 mm each side | 1/2 in each side |
Guides
How to Build DrawersHow to build drawers for cabinets and dressers: work out the box size for side-mount or undermount slides, choose the joints, fit the bottom and hang the front.Nightstand HeightStandard nightstand height is 24–28 in (61–71 cm), within 2 in of the top of your mattress. See nightstand widths and depths and the right height for your bed.
Frequently asked questions
How tall should a nightstand be?
Level with the top of the mattress or up to 50 mm higher, usually 500–650 mm.
How much smaller is a drawer box than its opening?
For side-mount ball-bearing slides, 26 mm narrower (13 mm per side) and about 40 mm lower than the opening.