How To Build A Bathroom Storage Cabinet
The linen cabinet will also allow you to store your linens in an area other than the bathroom so you can free up space.
How to build a bathroom storage cabinet. If removing a bathtub shower turn off the main valve water. Clamp a block to the fence so you can hold the molding firmly against it. Instead armed with novice woodworking skills and a few basic tools the homeowner built her own bathroom cabinet. Cut the frames from the 1x6 for the cabinet doors.
An entryway would make another perfect spot for it. Measure the top of the cabinet including the doors and cut the plywood crown and base frames to that size. Tape the seams and apply joint compound. Install drywall where tile was removed.
Then use a square to mark the location of the center divider on the sides photo above. Then cut 4 pieces of 1 by 6 lumber to the same width as the bottom panel for the front back and top brace panels. Set your miter saw to 45 degrees and cut the crown molding with it upside down and leaning against the fence photo above. If you need storage in the bathroom and you want it to be unique think about hitting flea markets and yard sales.
Sketch a design for the cabinet and make a cut list from the sketch. It s shara from woodshop diaries back to show you how to build a tall skinny storage cabinet. Screw clearance holes through the sides at these marks and at the top and bottom. This storage unit works perfectly as a bathroom linen cabinet.
A linen storage cabinet can be essential to keeping towels and sheets not only organized but also accessible. In building your own cabinet as described below you ll use cedar because it keeps linens fresh and protects against moths. There are written directions a tools list a materials list a parts cut list and lots of diagrams and photos included. I use mine in the bathroom because it is the perfect size for towels toilet.
Of course it could work elsewhere besides a bathroom. Though it was designed for her specific space the basic plan can be modified for any bath including yours. You can stack the crates or mount them to the wall and mason jars are great for keeping cotton swabs cotton balls and a number of other bathroom supplies neatly organized. Here s another diy bathroom vanity from build something that has a great vintage look with faux drawers that are actually a cabinet and a lower shelf for storage.