📦 Why You’ll Love This DIY:
Tidy vibes: No more tangled wires and clutter from charging devices
Hidden tech: Dock built-in that’s able to keep your gadget powered but not visible
Personal Style: Make it rustic, modern, or boho; you are the designer
Smart living: Easily charge phones, watches, and even tablets overnight
🧰 What You Will Need:
Materials Tools
Any wooden bedside table or nightstand (or build one with plywood) Saw, if you are building from scratch
Wireless charging pad or USB hub Drill & spade bit
Hinges (if adding a flip-lid compartment) Sandpaper
Wood glue or screws Paint or stain
Optional: Drawer knobs, velvet fabric for lining, Extension cord or power strip Screwdriver
🛠️ Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Choose or Make Your Own Table
An older side table can be repurposed, or an entirely new one can be made using plywood.
Additionally, it is advisable to put in a drawer or top compartment, which is where the dock will be hidden.
- Plan Your Hidden Compartment
Prime locations:
Inside the top drawer (cut holes for cables at the back)
Under a lift-up lid on the tabletop
Secret shelf under the tabletop
- Drill Cable Pass-Through Holes
A spade bit should be used to drill a hole in the back of the drawer or tabletop.
Then, sand the edge with sandpaper so it won’t scratch anything.
- Install Charging Dock
Place the wireless charger pad just beneath a thin piece of wood, or inside the drawer, place a USB hub.
Beneath the table, secure the power strip or extension cord, and make sure all the cables are routed cleanly.
- Secure Lid or Drawer
If making a flip lid, use small hinges on top.
Soft close hinges could also be used for smoother operation.
- Test It All
Plug in your devices and ensure they lie flat and charge properly.
Line the interior with felt or velvet for that luxe feel and extra protection for your gadgets.
💡 Styling Tips:
Minimal? Then try matte black or light birch wood with hidden grooves.
For a boho look, try rattan panels on the drawer fronts and more natural finishes.
For rustic contemporary, try leather pulls with warm-stained wood.
Hardware in gold (or black matte) will make the piece designer chic.
🛋️ Ideal Locations:
I can see them setting up beside the bed to recharge overnight.
Next to your favorite reading chair to conceal tablet charging.
In guest rooms — Heaven knows your guests will treasure this tech we’ve built in!
🕒 Time & Price:
Time= 2 to 4 hours
Price = ₹1000 to ₹2500 (~$15-$30), depending upon the materials
Level of skill: Beginner to Intermediate
✅ Conclusion:
Not just a nightstand; this one doubles as a power station. So sleek and so smart, and totally defined by you. From cozy-chic to clean minimalist, this bedside table makes both vibes and utility work for you.
How about you go and make it? Thank your phone now. 📱💤⚡