This week, we finished our bamboo project … nightstands! Ever since we made the grasscloth + nailhead feature wall, I’ve wanted simple, open nightstands that wouldn’t hide too much of the nailhead.
I’ve been playing around with a few options, but once I found the Skubb drawer at Ikea and thick bamboo on clearance at a local craft store, I was excited to get started! The plan included, a simple top that was built to fit around the drawer with bamboo legs for the base.
First, we worked on the bamboo. We looked at the sections before we cut and for the most part, they were pretty straight. Prior to attaching them, we rotated them so that it would look as straight as possible.
We decided to make the drawer fit snuggly so that it wouldn’t fall out easily. I LOVE the organization that’s included! It took about 30 seconds to put together too – since the organization is sewn into place. Also, it’s soft on the bottom, so I don’t have to worry about it scuffing the paint.
We could also put a basket on the bottom if we need extra storage, but for now we’re good! Also, to hide the lamp wire, I used painter’s tape to secure it on the back and then run it down the far leg. I’ve also seen a few tables using little 3M wire hooks too.
I swapped the organic chevron duvet for a lighter weight white coverlet for the summer (from TJ Maxx).
Cost Breakdown + Sources:
MDF: Habitat ReStore (left over from open shelving unit)
Bamboo: Beverly’s (local craft store) $3 for each 8′ pole (3 total), .50 small bamboo (2 total)
Zinsser Cover Stain Primer: Home Depot
Sherwin William Pro Classic Paint Alabaster
Skubb Storage Drawers: Ikea, $8 each
Fabric: World Market kitchen towel $4
Coral Striped Runner: Target
I had the paint and glue on hand so the total cost of the new parts was $30 or $15 each!
This is the last project for the bedroom, since we started redoing it in March, so I’ll be giving a little tour of the projects soon!
you are my hero. that is awesome!
ha! 🙂 Thanks Cassie!!
Bamboo is so hard to work with. You knocked this one out and it looks amazing again. I would love these tables for my bedroom 😉
Agreed, bamboo is one of the harder things that we've worked with … probably an easier project next, ha! 🙂
I just love them! Love the details, the drawers, the bamboo…all of it! Beautiful! I have been hunting for bamboo to use to reface a dresser but am having no luck! I'm going to have to keep searching…xo Kristin
Thanks so much Kristin! 🙂 There is more of the smaller .50 bamboo, let me know if you want me to pick some up for you! (not sure about shipping price, but I could check …)
This might just be one of my favorite projects yet. Love it!
Thanks so much Elizabeth! Definitely one of my favorites too!!:)
LOVE these! They turned out so great, so creative!
Thanks SO much Bethany!! 🙂
Totally agree about Target! Every time i go in there lately i think "Target is Killing it!"
Yes! Target is killing it recently! (and my bank account, ha!)
These are so great! I think that if you really wanted them to be super fancy you could get a custom piece of glass cut from lowes and insert it between the molding on top. That way it would be flush (no more rolling prevention though) but it would sort of glimmer from a distance.
Hi Tiffany! Glass on top would be a great idea, a little extra glamor is always good!!
This is SO SO impressive, Sarah! I love the whole piece and that amazing bedroom. You are so talented!
Hi Kelly! Thanks SO much!! 🙂 The design came together quickly for the bedroom, but it's definitely my favorite room in the house right now!
Wow! I'm impressed. I would snatch up those tables in a hot second if they were in a store. It's great that your husband is willing to go with your vision even when he's not sure.
Hi Lisa! Thank so much!! 🙂 David is always willing to go along with my crazy plans! #grateful
This is just stunning Sarah!! Using a drawer and then finding some bamboo to make the legs is so inventive. I just love how it turned out. Pinning now!
Hi Sarah! Thanks SO much!! 🙂
What a cute little night stand! Love it!! Also adore the white striped pillows! where did you find them?
~Lisa
Hi Lisa! I DIYd the pillows, check out this post for more info (around the close ups of the pillows) http://sarahmdorseydesigns.blogspot.com/2013/06/diy-coral-upholstered-headboard-with.html The white with the mint border is an Ikea sham with a painted border.
gosh, you kill it every time! what a team you are!
You guys are so very talented and I admire how hard core DIYers you are! I also love the color palette – very fresh and unique.
What a cool idea! You and that David are so darned clever 🙂
Sarah, it turned out great. I thought of you when I saw this really cool sea horse made out of branches. I thought of all your extra driftwood. I tried to copy and paste it, but, i couldn't. If you go to my Pinterest page and look at coastal crafts it's there. I think you will really like and could do it. I want to try it, but they didn't give step by step directions. I think it's just glued. Let me know if you like it.
Erin
Fabulous. That is all.
I absolutely love bamboo and the look of the entire room is incredible. You've done an amazing job!
that seriously looks amazing.. and not just the night stand.. everything about the room is gorgeous.