The nightstand's quite a personal piece of furniture. It's your silent partner while you slumber, holding the things you need right when you wake up or housing a good book or two to help you fall asleep. If you haven't found the right one or two to fit your bedroom yet, take a look at these DIY ideas to see if there's a customizable option for you!

Revamp it
• Before & After: Handsome Navy Nightstands
• Hilary's DIY Wallpaper Nightstand Project
• Powder-coated metal nightstand
• Creative and Chic DIY Nightstands

Hack it
• Before & After: Kate's Ikea Rast Dresser Hack
• Childhood Nightstand Goes Mid-Century
• Toothbrush cup nightstand

Build it
• Weekend Project: The $30 DIY Nightstand
• How-to: Build floating night stands + lamps via Manhattan Craft Room
• Rolling C End Table or Sofa Table via Ana-White

(Images: Jonathan Lo, Hilary, Adrienne Breaux, Brian Patrick Flynn via HGTV, Kate Miss, Jules via Ikea Hackers, Katie Steuernagle, Brett Bara, Ana White)

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