Build A Storage Cabinet With Doors

I usually make these simple shaker style doors for my cabinets.

Build a storage cabinet with doors.

At 24 deep standard base cabinets allow you to bend over and reach in to retrieve anything at the back. Make four or more or less shelves to add to the unit. Construct doors cut plywood to make the doors to fit these openings. 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. Make them the same as the base see previous section and image 5 above but swap out the 2x2 s for 1x2 s. The upper cabinets provide deep enclosed storage space and tie the upright cabinets together so they can t twist away from the wall. Standard base cabinets measure 34 1 2 high for a 36 high work surface with a 1 1 2 countertop.

Cabinet doors can make or break the look of your kitchen or bathroom cabinets and the longevity of the cabinets. Add doors to storage console. Diy oversized garage storage cabinets. Instead of installing upper cabinets you could simply run a long shelf across the tops of the upright cabinets.

The simple two door cabinet has been around for centuries but it s still one of the most elegant ways to store your stuff. You can get my full tutorial for how to make them here. How to make shaker cabinet doors project directions. You ll have to remove the guard from your saw for several steps.

The 1x2 in the front should form a lip to prevent things from sliding off easily. Choose which door to make. If you prefer you could edge band around the plywood top. Our plans will show you how to build your own in two weekends max.

Measure how tall you need the bottom shelf and mark for reference. I puttied along the top edges and sanded smooth instead of using edge banding. The secret lies in the workmanship and quality of materials used to make cabinet doors. A table saw makes that easy.

To build a square door the stiles and rails must all be exactly the same length with perfectly square ends.