Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Does your closet need an upgrade? These modular cabinets are a great way to add versatile and practical storage to a small (or large) walk in closet.
I built these to be SUPER SIMPLE in design so that you can easily swap drawers for shelves or shelves for hanging rods because not all closets are (or should be) the same. I hope you enjoy seeing how they transformed my guest bedroom closet space and I hope this gives you some ideas and inspiration for your own!
Grab the printable building plans for this project here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/modular-closet-cabinets-building-plans
Check out additional project details, tips, and tutorial here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-modular-closet-cabinets
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How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to cover plywood edges: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to install drawer slides: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-drawers-with-side-mount-drawer-slides
How to build a drawer box: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-drawer-box
What screws to use with DIY projects: woodshopdiaries.com/choosing-diy-cabinet-furniture-screws
Tools & Materials
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Plywood cutting guides (Kreg Rip Cut & Kreg AccuCut): amzn.to/3zi1WP7 & amzn.to/4d2S35D
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Speed Square
Sander
Stud Finder: amzn.to/3XGKPQn
Level
1 ⅜″ diameter Forstner Bit: amzn.to/4emRLHN
Materials:
(4-5) 4’x8′ sheets ¾″ plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/EazMWQ
(1) 4’x8′ sheet ¼″ plywood
6′ long 1 ⅜″ diameter dowel rod (or closet rod)
(4) pair 16″ ball bearing drawer slides: amzn.to/47pcjNK
1 ¼” pocket hole screws (100 count box): amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 ¼” wood screws
2 ½″ long screws
Edge banding (optional, but recommended): amzn.to/3nx64RT
Knobs and/or drawer pulls
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:47 The Closet Space
01:37 Building The Drawer Cabinet Body
03:05 Adding Stationary Shelves
03:46 Adding Drawers to the Closet Cabinet
06:13 Installing Modular Cabinet #1
06:41 Assembling Shelf and Rod Cabinet
08:46 Installing Modular Cabinet #2
09:04 Adding the Top Shelf & Additional Hanging Rod
10:13 Finishing Touches
10:28 FINAL REVEAL
Does your closet need an upgrade? These modular cabinets are a great way to add versatile and practical storage to a small (or large) walk in closet.
I built these to be SUPER SIMPLE in design so that you can easily swap drawers for shelves or shelves for hanging rods because not all closets are (or should be) the same. I hope you enjoy seeing how they transformed my guest bedroom closet space and I hope this gives you some ideas and inspiration for your own!
Grab the printable building plans for this project here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/modular-closet-cabinets-building-plans
Check out additional project details, tips, and tutorial here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-modular-closet-cabinets
**Follow Woodshop Diaries On**
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Helpful Resources:
How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to cover plywood edges: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to install drawer slides: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-drawers-with-side-mount-drawer-slides
How to build a drawer box: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-drawer-box
What screws to use with DIY projects: woodshopdiaries.com/choosing-diy-cabinet-furniture-screws
Tools & Materials
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Plywood cutting guides (Kreg Rip Cut & Kreg AccuCut): amzn.to/3zi1WP7 & amzn.to/4d2S35D
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Speed Square
Sander
Stud Finder: amzn.to/3XGKPQn
Level
1 ⅜″ diameter Forstner Bit: amzn.to/4emRLHN
Materials:
(4-5) 4’x8′ sheets ¾″ plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/EazMWQ
(1) 4’x8′ sheet ¼″ plywood
6′ long 1 ⅜″ diameter dowel rod (or closet rod)
(4) pair 16″ ball bearing drawer slides: amzn.to/47pcjNK
1 ¼” pocket hole screws (100 count box): amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 ¼” wood screws
2 ½″ long screws
Edge banding (optional, but recommended): amzn.to/3nx64RT
Knobs and/or drawer pulls
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:47 The Closet Space
01:37 Building The Drawer Cabinet Body
03:05 Adding Stationary Shelves
03:46 Adding Drawers to the Closet Cabinet
06:13 Installing Modular Cabinet #1
06:41 Assembling Shelf and Rod Cabinet
08:46 Installing Modular Cabinet #2
09:04 Adding the Top Shelf & Additional Hanging Rod
10:13 Finishing Touches
10:28 FINAL REVEAL
