Build a Simple Hallway Cabinet
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This project was sponsored by Rockler Woodworking, but all opinions are entirely my own.
If you’re looking for a simple way to build a hallway cabinet for extra storage in your home, you’re going to love this! This hallway cabinet build is really a lot more simple than other cabinetry because it has NO complicated joinery, which makes it perfect for a beginner woodworker.
We settled on a base cabinet built to look like it is built in. We do plan on adding shelves above the cabinet later, but for now…I’m LOVING the way it turned out.
Plan your hallway cabinet finish.
First you need to decide if you are going to paint or stain your hallway cabinet.
Design & plan your hallway cabinet.
For any woodworking build, it all starts with a good design and plan.
Now that design is done, you’ll start by getting all of your wood pieces for your cabinet cut on the table saw.
Drill Shelf pin holes.
Assemble cabinet.
Start by assembling your pieces on a completely level surface. If you don’t use a level surface, you will have a heck of a time trying to square up your cabinet.
Build Front Face.
Since we were painting the hallway cabinet, we were able to use extra plywood for the front face of the cabinet.
Build Cabinet Doors.
Before you start to stain or paint your cabinet, go ahead and start building your doors.
Make and attach countertop.
Paint and seal hallway cabinet.
Add trim, stain and seal countertop.
Lastly we sealed the countertop with polyurethane. Be sure rub the area with steel wool in between coats of polyurethane.
Secure cabinet in place.
With everything painted, stained, and a protective coat added, it's time to secure your cabinet in place.
We secured our cabinet to the wall by using construction screws.
To finish it off, we attached a few trim pieces to the tops and sides to cover any gaps from texture and uneven walls. This helps create a great finished look.
Last step is to add hinges for the cabinet doors and add hardware.
Even if you've never built a cabinet before, this is a great one to start on! There are a lot more pictures and details of this project over in the blog post (see link below).
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