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Four boards and two shelves, made distinctive entirely by the jigsaw-cut profile on the two side panels — cut them as a matched pair so the wardrobe doesn't look lopsided from the front. Everything structural is pocket-hole shelving, no different from a basic bookcase.
Cut both sides from boards of identical length and mark them together where possible, so the curve lands in the same place on each. The trim boards along the front edges get attached last and hide the pocket holes on the lower shelf — but the top trim piece is worth attaching with nails or screws instead of pocket holes if you don't want visible fastener holes on the piece most at eye level.
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Pine, 1x12, 4 ft | 4 each |
| Pine, 1x3, 6 ft | 1 each |
| Closet rod, 2 ft | 1 each |
| Hooks | 3 each |
| Small mirror | 1 each |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box |
| Wood glue | 2 oz |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| SidesPineCut the decorative profile as a matched pair with a jigsaw. | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 47" |
| ShelvesPine | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 23 3/4" |
| TrimPine | 3 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 23 3/4" |
Buy 3 boards at 8 ft.
2 boards
1 board
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Mark out the profile on both 1x12 side pieces and cut with a jigsaw. Sand the cut edges until smooth and the two sides match each other closely — a mismatched pair is the one thing that gives away a rushed cut on this build.
Cut both shelves from the remaining 1x12 boards to exactly the same length. Drill pocket holes at the 3/4" setting on each end (three per end). Attach the upper shelf first, leaving 8-3/4" of clearance underneath, pocket holes facing down. Then attach the bottom shelf. Use 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Cut the 1x3 trim boards to shape with a jigsaw if you want a decorative edge, then attach with pocket holes at the ends and 1-1/4" brad nails and glue to the shelves. To avoid visible pocket holes on the most visible top trim piece, consider attaching it with finish nails or screws instead.
Install the closet rod, hooks, and a small mirror. Bins sized to fit a standard closet-bin brand slide neatly into the lower shelf if extra organization is wanted.
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