How To Build A Wood Storage Cabinet With Doors

Cabinet doors can make or break the look of your kitchen or bathroom cabinets and the longevity of the cabinets.

How to build a wood storage cabinet with doors.

The secret lies in the workmanship and quality of materials used to make cabinet doors. The simple two door cabinet has been around for centuries but it s still one of the most elegant ways to store your stuff. When all the wood had been cut down i started making the side panels by drilling the pocket holes on both sides of the 1x12 and the outer edge of the 1x8. Position the doors over the hinges using shims to maintain a 1 8 in.

When the doors are complete and screwed to the hinges label each door and cabinet. Standard base cabinets measure 34 1 2 high for a 36 high work surface with a 1 1 2 countertop. Then unscrew the doors to make cabinet installation easier. A budget of only 100 means you do not have a lot of money for each project.

Make cabinets as wide as you like but remember that the wider the doors the greater the tendency to rack and warp. I wanted to accomplish a lot in this room new flooring new paint stackable laundry basket storage new cabinet doors shelving tile and more so i had to get creative i found a way to build cabinet doors for only 2 a piece by using inexpensive wood and beadboard i had leftover from our closet sliding barn doors. Choose which door to make. At 24 deep standard base cabinets allow you to bend over and reach in to retrieve anything at the back.