Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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Hey friends, let's build some basic base cabinets! While these cabinets were built specifically for my laundry room, these same style, size, and type of cabinets can be used in a kitchen, bathroom, office, or built ins.

Looking to build your own? Grab printable base cabinet building plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/base-cabinet-box-building-plans

Going all in with DIY cabinets? Grab the complete Printable Cabinet Building Bundle (including base, wall, and pantry cabinet plans PLUS the drawer and door building guides): woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/cabinet-building-plan-bundle

For more information on this project, see: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-base-cabinets-for-laundry-room

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**Helpful resources for this build:**
How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to size drawer boxes: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-measure-and-size-drawers
How to size cabinet doors: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-determine-cabinet-door-size
How to build a drawer box: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-drawer-box
How to build a cabinet door: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-make-diy-cabinet-doors
How to install a drawer box: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-drawers-with-side-mount-drawer-slides
How to install a cabinet door: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-concealed-hinges-cabinet-hardware
How to install a drawer front: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-drawer-fronts
How to add adjustable shelves to furniture and cabinets: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-add-adjustable-shelves
Ten must have tools for cabinet building: woodshopdiaries.com/must-have-tools-for-cabinet-furniture-making

Drawer Building Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZXlzM3gc_U2VAcejawDXcsSU6pm4PESL

How to build frameless cabinets: youtu.be/j-VEsdM1rdw?si=wzPT1PDC_4O_2QLE

Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below

Tools:
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides–Kreg Rip Cut & Kreg AccuCut (optional): amzn.to/3Y38tDQ & amzn.to/49jZFAe
Miter Saw (optional): homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Kreg Micro Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/46JXSBJ
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Stapler or Brad Nailer (optional): homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Shelf Pin Jig: amzn.to/3D04UWY
Concealed Hinge Jig: amzn.to/3Rc65qZ

Materials*:
¾″ plywood for cabinet boxes (birch or maple recommended for cabinets)
¼″ plywood for back panels
1x2s (for face frames)
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
Wood Glue: amzn.to/34NCtuv
Shelf Pins: amzn.to/3ya9teA
Concealed Hinges (type will depend on door style–learn more about hinge types here: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-concealed-hinges-cabinet-hardware )
Material for doors and drawers–varies depending on style.
*material amounts will vary depending on your cabinet size and number of cabinets needed. In most cases, one ¾″ sheet of plywood will make about 2 cabinet boxes.

Paint Color: SW Stardew

**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Standard Cabinet Dimension Overview
01:58 Assembling Cabinet Boxes
05:58 Building and Installing Face Frame
08:04 Preparing Cabinet Boxes for Drawers/Shelves
09:27 Attaching Cabinet Back Panels
10:02 Assembling Cabinet Doors
11:21 Assembling Drawer Fronts
12:42 Painting Cabinets
13:26 Installing Drawers
15:24 Installing Cabinet Doors
15:56 Finish and Final Reveal