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Doing things yourself is one of the ways you can build cool and custom pieces on a budget.
Whether you are looking to add organization, improve your closet space or just looking to add a
wardrobe in a spare bedroom, it’s possible. We needed some extra storage and had a speci c spot
for it. The overall dimension is 75in high by 41.5in wide by 19in deep. This design is completely
customizable and can certainly go bigger. I am pretty happy with that way this came out. I usually
don’t go for the natural look, but with a touch of white, I think this works well. If you want to follow
along and build yours follow the instructions below.

Want to Make Your Own?

Follow the steps below to complete this project.

Materials Tools Used

3 – 3/4 (4×8) Birch plywood (structure) Circular Saw Rip
3 – 1 by 12 by 48 pin lumber (drawer) Guide https://amzn.to/2Ub6LTW
2 – Roll of edge band Pocket Hole Jig https://amzn.to/2YoSeTK
1 – 1/4 (4×8) plywood (back and drawer Circular saw
bottom) Saw Stop table saw https://amzn.to/2HHD
1 –  pair of 16in drawer
slide https://amzn.to/2Fyhm1F 
1 – 15in drawer pull
(handle) https://amzn.to/2HMoR8K 
Edge band
Trimmer https://amzn.to/2HTWLrD
Closest rod https://homedepot.sjv.io/zBZeG

See the Video on How to Make a Modern Wardrobe

Cutting List 

LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT

QTY INCHES MM INCHES MM INCHES MM

PART A 5 40 1016 18 3/4 476.25 3/4 19.05

PART B 2 75 1905 19 482.6 3/4 19.05

PART C 1 46 15/16 1192.21 18 3/4 476.25 3/4 19.05

PART D 1 39 3/4 1009.65 7 3/4 187.325 3/4 19.05

PART E 3 14 355.6 1 1/2 38.1 3/4 19.05

PART F 6 18 457.2 3/4 19.05 3/4 19.05

PART G 3 18 457.2 14 355.6 3/4 19.05

PART H 2 17 3/4 450.85 7 177.8 3/4 19.05

PART I 2 38 965.2 7 177.8 3/4 19.05

PART J 1 38 965.2 16 3/4 425.45 1/4 6.35

PART K 1 75 1905 40 1016 1/4 6.35

STEP 1

Getting Started
First, cut down the plywood sheets down to a manageable size, I will be using a circular saw
and Kreg rip cut guide.  Once the sheets become manageable tool them over to the table saw. I
prepared all the cut’s before assembling. Note: The original design did not have the rabbet joints
for the drawer. I am stating this because the measurements for the width of the drawer lumber
(front and back) will be slightly longer than in this cutlist. Build your frame and then you’re the
drawer last.

To follow along with the video I made a quick jig so that I could set the depth of the table saw
blade. This was key to me being able to put the blade back in the same position after adjusting. The
jig should also help you set the distance between the blade and the fence. It’s always a good idea to
use the scrap wood to test on before making cuts to your nal project. It’s easier for me to use the
same table saw blade rather than changing to a dado stack. After the drawers are cut to the nal
dimension, make a slot for the drawer bottom.

For the middle divider, I cut a dado joint. It may be more work upfront but will save time in the end
with aligning. You can use a pocket hole connection jig to plug the hole or use screws from the top
and bottom shelves as well.

For e ciency, drill all the locations for the pocket hole screws prior to assembling.

STEP 2

Building the Frame

Locate the parts to build the frame. Before you do anything, make sure the pocket holes are
hidden — something to consider. You can use wood glue as well for added strength as you began
to join the parts. Since I work alone these clamp-it corner clamps a very helpful and will keep things
align as screws are added.

STEP 3

Add the Dividers and Back

After putting the frame together, add the bottom shelf to the drawer enclosure. The distance from
the base depends on how much space you need for your shoes. I put a 7in space here, feel free to
add more or less depending on your preference. Locate the next shelf with the drawer enclosure.
This piece has the dado cut running through it.

Spacing is crucial; I have exactly 8 inches of spacing between the two shelves.  The draw cover
needs to t within the opening having the same space around the sides, the top, and the bottom.
Make sure that the dado joint is facing up. Use the middle divider to set the spacing for the top
shelf. Add glue to the joint, and then work the divider into its place. Next, add the back. Note: I
added rabbet cuts to the inside of the side panel. It allows the back panel to sit even with the sides. 
Doing this will hide the plywood ends. Apply wood glue to the surface of where the plywood
backing is going to sit. Then, add brad nails to the top and bottom to hold things in place. Finally,
add clamps and weights. If you do not own a brad nailer wood glue is strong enough on its own.

STEP 4

Building the Drawers 

The shelves are only constructed of two parts, a sheet of plywood and the trim to cover the visible
plywood layers. Note: When I designed this the end trim was supposed to butt up against the
plywood and then add glue and nails. This is still possible, but if you want to make a rabbet joint in
the trim as shown in the video all you would need is wood glue and then clamp it. You will also
need to make will need to trim the shelf support, this way the shelves can be pushed all the way
back.

To assemble the drawer glue the joints, it can be challenging to keep the drawer square. However,
a  band clamp is an ideal solution. Use the band clamp to hold its shape, next, check to make sure
all the measurements are equal. You can add additional clamps as well.

STEP 5

Add Edge Banding

To give a nishing look, I use an iron-on edge band. Since I used birch plywood, I also used a birch
edge band. Apply the edge band to all the visible ends.  Next, I use a 3\8 dowel to plug the holes left
from the pocket holes, this improves appearance.

STEP 6

Sand and Apply Finish

Sand down the entire wardrobe. After, you can determine the space for your shelves. This is also a
great time to add support for your shelves.

This is the look that ts our taste so go wild and make this t yours. I just used white gloss paint for
the clothing area and the drawer front. Then, I used a fast drying water-based polycrylic to nish it
o .

STEP 7

Install Hardware
Finally, install the hardware. The components are: drawer slides, pull handle, and the clothes rod.

STEP 8

Final
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2 Comments

Spuds
April 14, 2019 at 9:04 am

Another nice project.

Thanks, Glen.

Surendra Kalahasti
March 28, 2019 at 11:06 am

Hello
I follow your video’s in youtube regularly. In the above Wardrobe cut list, I have one doubt.
The part B is the width of the entire wardrobe and is given 40″. I am particularly curious on the
drawer box width ( Part H) and why is it only 7″? even the above board Part A is 18.75″.

Please clarify.

Thanks
Surendra

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