Living in a tiny house is like solving a puzzle every day, except the pieces of the puzzle are you and the things you own. Maximizing storage in a small space is critical, but if you don’t have a closet to support it, it’s even harder to fit the pieces of the puzzle together. One solution to this closet-less situation is to build a custom wardrobe that’s large enough to hold this season’s clothing, but not so large that it takes up too much space.
This clean, minimalist DIY project ticks all the right boxes. The base and interior shelves create space for foldable items like shoes, blankets and sweaters, while the sturdy bar and open design allow you to hang and view clothing. Although some measuring and drilling is required, the overall construction is simple and leaves room for upgrades and modifications if your storage needs change.
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Materials and tools for building a DIY wardrobe
Wardrobe Cut List Diagram – Andrew LaSane/House Digest
This step-by-step wardrobe plan was created by A Beautiful Mess builder Rachel Denbow. To make your own, you’ll need six pieces of 3/4-inch pine. Two side panels measuring 20″ wide x 72″ long and three top, bottom, and center panels measuring 20″ wide x 36″ long. It measures 2 inches long and the back panel is 12 inches wide and 72 inches long. Pine is a good choice for its durability and availability, and light-colored wood furniture pairs well with minimalist interiors. You will also need a 60-inch length of 3/4-inch copper pipe and 25 2-inch wood screws.
As for tools, you’ll need a circular saw to cut the wood yourself. Or you can have it cut at your local hardware store. You will also need a drill with a set of drill bits, a sander or sandpaper, a Phillips screwdriver, something for measuring straight lines, and a pen or pencil. Hooks and other hardware are optional, as is the mirror, which Denbou attached to the inside of the wardrobe’s back panel using Gorilla Glue.
Make your wardrobe work for your space and beauty
Pine Wardrobe – Rachel Denbow/A Beautiful Mess
For a clean, minimalist look, you can leave the wardrobe as described in the instructions, or you can customize the pieces in a way that better suits your aesthetic and practical needs. can. Gel-based wood stain is an easy, beginner-friendly alternative to painting, and provides beautiful results. You can also modify the design so that the center shelf rests on pegs rather than nailed to the sides. That way, you can adjust the shelves up or down as the seasons change or your clothes get longer or shorter. Those who wear jewelry can add hooks or short pegs to hang necklaces or rings. Plant parents can set up a DIY propagation station. Those who do not like to constantly look inside can hang simple fabric curtains by screwing eye hooks on both sides. The possibilities are virtually endless when you start with a versatile base like this.
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