onebluestocking: bjds, designs, crafts and assorted nonsense

i wanted to make a bed with storage underneath.

i’m starting with this table with faux drawers from the dollar store. i would have preferred real drawers, but this is what i had, and checking out new tables with working drawers showed that they were all too wide, so faux it is. besides this is still about decluttering so as much as possible, i am using what i already have on hand.

first i chopped off the legs

then trimmed off side edges. it will be the perfect width without them, but too wide if i don’t. i’m used a hand saw, cutting as close as i can

here it is with all the bits cut off and a light sanding to try and get the overly shine varnish off, but leave most of the color.

next the knobs pried off and replaced with silver bead “handles”

lastly dry fit to check for any needed adjustments. i filled in the back with a small piece of foam, carefully trimmed to fit the curve of the back wall. once i finish checking the fit , i will glue both place with fast-tak glue.

next step bedding…