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DIY Over-the-Toilet Shelf

Have a small bathroom that is lacking storage?

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Shelves	4	3/4" × 5 1/2" × 18"	—	☐
Sides	2	3/4" × 5 1/2" × 27 1/2"	—	☐
Bottom Shelf Trim	1	3/4" × 2" × 18"	—	☐
Doors	2	1/4" × 9" × 10"	—	☐
French Cleat	1	3/4" × 3 1/2" × 18"	—	☐

Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.

1. Check Dimensions & Cut List
Prior to starting this project, check the dimensions and cut list.
2. Rip Dados
Using the table saw rip dados in two shelf pieces to create the tracks that the doors will slide in. You can also use a router, if preferred. On the top shelf the dados with be 1/4" deep and bottom shelf need to be 1/8" deep. This will allow proper installation of the doors.
3. French Cleat
Rip the french cleat at a 45 degree angle on the table saw.
4. Start Assembly
- Drill 3/4" pocket holes and assemble using wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket holes screws.
- Start assembling with the two sides, bottom shelf and trim, then working your way up the shelves. Pay close attention to orientation of bottom and top shelf with dados. If they aren't oriented correctly doors won't work. (See picture for best pocket hole orientation.)
5. Install French Cleat
Install top of french cleat with countersunk 1 1/4" wood screws.
6. Attach Top
Using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue attach top.
7. Finger Pulls
Drill 1" finger holes pulls 2" from top and 2" from side.
8. Finish It!
- Sand and then finish it in your choice of stain, paint, or sealer! And then lastly install doors.
- Place back door in back dado at the top and it will fall into bottom dado.
- Repeat with front door. Waxing the dado track with help with opening and closing the doors.
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