As for finding and styling a pair of nightstands that works for you, the options are endless. Though Kristen used the HEMNES nightstands from IKEA, any bedside table could be your starting point.

The video uses an IKEA HEMNES nightstand and a Nokia Qi charger, but the basic steps should be similar no matter what you're working with.

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The one part of the HEMNES hacking that was easier than expected was adding new hardware to the dresser, Vidya says, and she added fluted nightstands from Amazon to complete her set. Credit: Vidya ...