Build A Storage Cabinet With Doors

Measure how tall you need the bottom shelf and mark for reference.

Build a storage cabinet with doors.

Standard base cabinets measure 34 1 2 high for a 36 high work surface with a 1 1 2 countertop. Build the upper cabinets with the same techniques and materials used for the uprights. I puttied along the top edges and sanded smooth instead of using edge banding. The simple two door cabinet has been around for centuries but it s still one of the most elegant ways to store your stuff.

The 1x2 in the front should form a lip to prevent things from sliding off easily. Make cabinets as wide as you like but remember that the wider the doors the greater the tendency to rack and warp. Our plans will show you how to build your own in two weekends max. Construct doors cut plywood to make the doors to fit these openings.

Instead of installing upper cabinets you could simply run a long shelf across the tops of the upright cabinets. Cabinet doors can make or break the look of your kitchen or bathroom cabinets and the longevity of the cabinets. The upper cabinets provide deep enclosed storage space and tie the upright cabinets together so they can t twist away from the wall. You can get my full tutorial for how to make them here.

To build a square door the stiles and rails must all be exactly the same length with perfectly square ends. Be careful and be sure to replace your guard when you re done. The secret lies in the workmanship and quality of materials used to make cabinet doors. I usually make these simple shaker style doors for my cabinets.

Choose which door to make. Make four or more or less shelves to add to the unit. Making a tall storage cabinet subscribe to my channel. While still on the ground attach the doors with four hinges each using a self centering bit.

Diy oversized garage storage cabinets. Add doors to storage console. At 24 deep standard base cabinets allow you to bend over and reach in to retrieve anything at the back. A table saw makes that easy.

Make them the same as the base see previous section and image 5 above but swap out the 2x2 s for 1x2 s.