DIY Nightstand Charging Station

Transform a plain nightstand into a functional piece of furniture.

Close-up of a gray upholstered bed with nailhead trim and yellow chevron bedding in between two matching nightstands.

Hide away that unsightly mess of cords with a hidden charging station! This simple project streamlines any nightstand and provides multiple outlets at arms reach—no more searching for a plug to power your devices.

Watch the video to see HGTV's Peyton Lambton guide you through the steps to a functional nightstand. Then keep reading for step-by-step instructions you can pull up as you DIY!

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Skill Level: Beginner

Time Required: 30 minutes to 1 hour

What You'll Need:

1. Drill Your Hole

Person using an orange power drill with a circular drill bit to drill a hole into the back of a gray wood nightstand.

First, place your nightstand on its side on a flat surface. With a circular drill bit, drill a hole through the back of the nightstand, behind and through the top drawer. The hole should be large enough to fit the plug of your power cord. Wipe off any sawdust with a damp cloth.

2. Add the Power Strip

Person threading a power strip's cord through the back of the nightstand through the newly drilled hole.

Next, place the power strip in the top drawer of the nightstand. Thread the cord and plug through the back hole, and plug into the nearest outlet.

3. Attach the Power Strip With Velcro

Close-up of an opened nighstand drawer with a smartphone and charging cord plugged into a white power strip.

Finally, secure the power strip to the bottom of the drawer with sticky Velcro dots so it stays in place and doesn't rattle around. With all the cords and gadgets hidden away, the nightstand is clutter-free and ready for a beautiful arrangement of small decor items and must-haves.