Building Wall Cabinets From Scratch

The sample base and wall cabinets shown below have these features to make building them as simple as possible.

Building wall cabinets from scratch.

To frame out the cabinets secure 8 foot 2x4s perpendicular at 36 across and 60 across. Build the upper cabinets with the same techniques and materials used for the uprights. Face frames cover plywood edges. For upper or wall cabinets add 18 20 to the 36 counter height.

This clever diy pantry shelving idea starts with a bookcase as a base then adds trim cabinet doors and some decorative character to make a fully functional space saving pantry. Standard wall cabinet depth is 12 14. The upper cabinets provide deep enclosed storage space and tie the upright cabinets together so they can t twist away from the wall. And best of all it fits anywhere you can place a standard bookcase.

Overlaps on the sides let you fine tune the cabinet width during installation. The cabinet width can be anywhere from 12 60 but always should be made in 3 increments. Cut plywood to make the doors to fit these openings. Get plans to build these cabinets.

I use the kreg system to join the face frames. Any space left over between that distance and your ceiling is fair game for upper cabinets. Build the cabinets buy the doors. This will give you two 3 feet wide cabinets on the ends and a 2 foot wide cabinet in the middle.

How to build a bath vanity using simple building techniques that anyone with basic tools can accomplish. It sometimes requires powerful and expensive wood shaping equipment. To calculate the size of wall or upper cabinets add 18 20 to the counter height. Unless you have unlimited free time consider building your cabinets but buying your doors.

And if you have a bunch to build you ll need a lot of clamps and even more space. Cabinets are also usually 34 5 tall allowing for a 36 overall height once the countertop material is added. Build the front of the frame in the same pattern as the back 8 feet wide and 8 feet tall. The 3 4 plywood case eliminates panel jointing planing and glue ups.

Building kitchen cabinet doors is doable but can be tricky. Subtract this from the overall height of your ceiling and you will have the range you can work in for cabinet size. Begin with the right cabinet dimensions.