Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In this video, let's transform a boring bathroom closet into a gorgeous custom built in!
This was the last project to finish with my recent bathroom remodel and I think it may have been my favorite of all. Plus, if you know me, you know few things bring me more joy than getting rid of a boring unnecessary door ha!
I'm really happy with how this project turned out and I hope you enjoy following along to see how it came together!
You can find the printable building plans for this project here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/recessed-closet-built-in-cabinet-plans
You can find additional project details and behind the scenes info here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-recessed-built-in-closet-cabinet
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Helpful resources for this project:
Drawer Building Series (including how to build and install drawer boxes and slides): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZXlzM3gc_U2VAcejawDXcsSU6pm4PESL
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 apply edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to add adjustable shelves: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-add-adjustable-shelves
Tools & Materials:
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Drill/Driver: amzn.to/4bOEU3i
Circular Saw: amzn.to/4b7kL8e
Plywood cutting guides (Kreg Rip Cut: amzn.to/3zi1WP7 & Kreg AccuCut: amzn.to/4d2S35D )
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/45pHpoN
Shelf Pin Jig: amzn.to/3D04UWY
Brad nailer or stapler: homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Stud Finder: amzn.to/3XGKPQn
Level
Materials:
(2) 4’x8′ sheets ¾″ plywood
(1) 4’x8′ sheet ¼″ plywood
(2) 1x3x8 boards
(1) 1x4x8 board
(1) trim piece 10′ long (this is for the drawer fronts and can be whatever type of trim you desire)
(3) pair 16″ drawer slides: amzn.to/42qoBDJ
Wood Glue
1 ¼” brad nails or ¾″ long staples
1 ¼” pocket hole screws (100 count box): amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 lb box 1 ¼” wood screws
(4+) 2 ½” long screws (to secure to wall studs)
Edge banding (optional, but recommended): amzn.to/4jQ9MCe
Drawer pulls, knobs: amzn.to/4u0u3cm
Shelf Pins: amzn.to/3ya9teA
Finish:
Minwax Weathered Oak Wood Stain
Minwax Polycrylic
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Prepping the Closet Opening
02:31 Building the Closet Cabinet Box
05:00 Installing the Drawer Slides and Shelf Pin Holes
05:38 Cutting the Drawer Fronts
07:05 Building and Installing the Drawers
09:04 Finishing the Cabinet
09:25 Installing the Built In Cabinet
10:27 FINAL REVEAL
In this video, let's transform a boring bathroom closet into a gorgeous custom built in!
This was the last project to finish with my recent bathroom remodel and I think it may have been my favorite of all. Plus, if you know me, you know few things bring me more joy than getting rid of a boring unnecessary door ha!
I'm really happy with how this project turned out and I hope you enjoy following along to see how it came together!
You can find the printable building plans for this project here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/recessed-closet-built-in-cabinet-plans
You can find additional project details and behind the scenes info here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-recessed-built-in-closet-cabinet
**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 for this project:
Drawer Building Series (including how to build and install drawer boxes and slides): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZXlzM3gc_U2VAcejawDXcsSU6pm4PESL
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 apply edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to add adjustable shelves: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-add-adjustable-shelves
Tools & Materials:
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Drill/Driver: amzn.to/4bOEU3i
Circular Saw: amzn.to/4b7kL8e
Plywood cutting guides (Kreg Rip Cut: amzn.to/3zi1WP7 & Kreg AccuCut: amzn.to/4d2S35D )
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/45pHpoN
Shelf Pin Jig: amzn.to/3D04UWY
Brad nailer or stapler: homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Stud Finder: amzn.to/3XGKPQn
Level
Materials:
(2) 4’x8′ sheets ¾″ plywood
(1) 4’x8′ sheet ¼″ plywood
(2) 1x3x8 boards
(1) 1x4x8 board
(1) trim piece 10′ long (this is for the drawer fronts and can be whatever type of trim you desire)
(3) pair 16″ drawer slides: amzn.to/42qoBDJ
Wood Glue
1 ¼” brad nails or ¾″ long staples
1 ¼” pocket hole screws (100 count box): amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 lb box 1 ¼” wood screws
(4+) 2 ½” long screws (to secure to wall studs)
Edge banding (optional, but recommended): amzn.to/4jQ9MCe
Drawer pulls, knobs: amzn.to/4u0u3cm
Shelf Pins: amzn.to/3ya9teA
Finish:
Minwax Weathered Oak Wood Stain
Minwax Polycrylic
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Prepping the Closet Opening
02:31 Building the Closet Cabinet Box
05:00 Installing the Drawer Slides and Shelf Pin Holes
05:38 Cutting the Drawer Fronts
07:05 Building and Installing the Drawers
09:04 Finishing the Cabinet
09:25 Installing the Built In Cabinet
10:27 FINAL REVEAL
