In the November 2009 issue of Canadian Home Workshop, I showed you how to turn even the smallest room into a storage haven for your home. And while you need to design your own built-in dresser unit to match the space you have, it may be helpful to see the plans I drew up for the nursery I constructed.
As with all built-in projects, your first step is to take some accurate measurements of your available space. Pay attention to important details like the whether the walls are plumb. A rectangular cabinet may bind on an out of plumb wall, if you make it too big. Also, pay attention to the existing trim details in the room so your new unit will blend in seamlessly. It's also important to recognize that in this project you'll be cutting a hole in an existing wall, which in most municipalities will require a building permit, even if the wall is not load bearing. Before you get too far along in this project, it's a good idea to make sure that there are no electrical or plumbing obstructions in the wall that will give you a headache. Do a little investigative snooping by opening up the wall inside the closet, so you can see the framing layout, and whatever might be lurking inside. Now you should be able to get a good sense of how big you can make your cabinet.
To download plans for the drawer unit part 1, click here.
To download plans for the drawer unit part 2, click here.
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