Kids Bedroom Furniture - Construction Pictorial

Multiple projects are currently underway in this small woodworking shop. These beds
and nightstands are for my teenage nieces. Built of poplar milled on our property,
they are based on a Thos. Moser Shaker design. These are now finished and have been
an enjoyable project to build with multiple mortise and tennon joints and dovetailed drawers.

The photos below are of the beds, desk and nightstands after the finish was competed. The night-
stands have several coats of garnet shellac and are top coated with polyurethane to
protect them from spills, et. This coloration contrasts nicely with the darker color of the
desk and the beds. The finish for the latter is an Antique Cherry water-based dye followed
by several coats of garnet shellac. The desk is also top coated with polyurethane for
protection. (If you like the desk, free plans and an article will soon be posted on this site) The
beds are top coated with Target Coatings Oxford WB Lacquer.

Here are a few pictures of the furniture construction...

Night stand parts awaiting assembly

Night stand assembly

Ready for finishing

Final fitting of sideboards