3-Drawer Open-Shelf Entryway Console

Assemble the top, sides, and bottom into the main console box, drilling 3/4" pocket holes facing forward along the underside of the bottom shelf for attaching the front footer later.

Attach the 1x4 back support to give the drawer slides something substantial to attach to.

Build the front face frame separately and attach it inset and flush to the front of the console.

Trim out the top edges with 1x2s, cut to fit; consider mitering the corners at 45° for a nicer finish.

Build drawer boxes to fit the openings and to spec with the bottom center-mount drawer slides, adjusting as necessary.

For bottom center-mount slides, add the remaining 1x2 to the inside of the front for the slides to anchor to. Install drawer slides and drawers, with the front inset 3/4" to allow the drawer face to sit proud.

Attach the drawer faces with an 1/8" gap around all sides to the drawer boxes.

Attach the back with glue and finish nails or staples. Trim the front of the console to finish.

Attach the open shelves with trim below the drawer section.

Sand all surfaces, apply edge banding to exposed plywood edges, and finish with primer and paint, or stain and poly.