How to Build a Bathroom Storage Cabinet

Adding a storage cabinet for linens or toiletries is a great idea if the bathroom lacks cabinet space. Building a small, wall-mounted cabinet is a fairly simple project that can be completed in just a few hours.

Things You'll Need

• 1 sheet of 1/2-inch 4-by-8 foot smooth-finish plywood
• Measuring tape
• Circular saw
• Sander
• Wood stain or paint
• 1-inch wood screws
• 5/8-inch wood screws
• Screwdriver
• 2 hinges
• 1 handle
• Stud finder
• 2-inch screws

Instructions

Cutting the Pieces for the Cabinet

1. Cut two 1 1/2-by-3 foot pieces from the plywood for the sides of the cabinet.

2. Cut out a top and bottom piece. Each one is 1 1/2 inches by 2 feet.

3. Cut out two 2-by-3 foot pieces. One is the back and one is the door for the cabinet.

4. Cut out shelves if you want them. Each one is 1 foot, 4 inches by 1 foot, 11 inches.

5. Sand all rough edges off the cut pieces. Apply wood stain or paint. Allow them to dry.

Assembling the Cabinet

1. Place the top and bottom pieces on their edge with the 2-foot sides down 3 feet apart. Lay the two side pieces in between them to form a 2-by-3 foot rectangular frame. Attach the frame together by driving three 1-inch screws through both ends of the top and bottom into the sides.

2. Place a 2-by-3 foot piece over the frame. Attach it by driving a 1-inch screw down through it every 6 inches around the edges into the frame.

3. Stand the cabinet up and install any shelves. Position them snug against the back of the cabinet, and drive two 1-inch screws through the sides of the cabinet into each shelf.

4. Attach two hinges on one 3-foot side of the door. Screw half of both hinges to the 1/2-inch edge 3 inches inwards from the shorter ends. Ensure the hinge portion faces the front side of the door.

5. Screw the other half of the hinges to the cabinet.

6. Screw a handle on the door. Your new storage cabinet is now complete.

7. Use the stud finder to find a wall stud near the area you want to hang the cabinet. Drive a 2-inch screw through the inside back of the cabinet into the stud. Position the screw 6 inches down from the top of the cabinet in the center. Drive another screw through the back 6 inches up from the bottom.

Tips & Warnings

• Be cautious when using power tools.