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An L-shaped corner hutch that ties two twin storage beds together in a corner, with an angled top and open shelving — turns two beds into a daybed nook.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides and shelves | 8 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 24 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Tops | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 26" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Backs | 2 | 1/4" × 25 1/4" × 26" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Cleats One end 45° bevel; mounted on opposite sides of the two cases. | 8 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Face | 1 | 3/4" × 19 1/2" × 25 1/4" | 3/4" MDF | ☐ |
| Back supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 27 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Back leg | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 25 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Top One corner clipped at an angle to fit the nook diagonal. | 1 | 3/4" × 40 1/2" × 40 1/2" | 3/4" MDF | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x12 board, 10 ft (Pine) Sides, shelves, tops of the two bookcases. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) Back supports and back leg. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, 1 sheet Backs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 3/4" MDF, 1 sheet Top and face. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 1-1/4" and 2" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Paint or finish | 16 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: 1x12 board, 10 ft, Wood screws, 1-1/4" and 2", Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build the two bookcase boxes from 1x12s. Screws (2") are stronger, but nails and glue are easier to hide and fine here since these get boxed in. Keep them square.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1/4" plywood, 1 sheet, Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue, Paint or finish
Fasten the 1/4" backs on with 1-1/4" nails and glue, fastening to the back shelf too. Finish the bookcases now — paint or stain them at this stage while they're easy to reach.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw. Materials: 1x2 board, 8 ft, Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Fasten the 45°-beveled cleats to the insides of the bookcases with 1-1/4" nails and glue. Crucially, the cleats are NOT on the same side of both cases — line the bookcases up the way they'll sit in the corner first, so the beveled ends will meet.
Tools: Circular Saw, Miter Saw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 3/4" MDF, 1 sheet, Paint or finish
Paint or finish the MDF face and the top piece independently — they go on during room assembly. Clip the angled corner off the 40-1/2" top per the layout so it fits the nook diagonal.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Level. Materials: 2x2 board, 8 ft, 3/4" MDF, 1 sheet, Wood screws, 1-1/4" and 2"
In the room, screw the face to the meeting cleats with 1-1/4" screws, add the 2x2 back supports and back leg, and fasten the top to the tops of both bookcases and the back supports. Level it and confirm it ties the two beds together cleanly.