Issue 155 Online Extra

A Classic Base and Top

Giving the two-tone night stand a different look isn't very hard to do. Because the design borrows from both traditional and contemporary styles, you can simply add a new top, some cove molding, and a simple mitered base to change up the look. Here, you'll build a classic pedestal base with arches on the front and sides. Then, instead of the contrasting dye stain, I finished the base and top (as well as the knobs) the same as the rest of the case. This alternate design option is available to download in this Online Extra. (See download link above)