Notch- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4.3–8.5 hours
- Cost
- $$$
About this build
This simple and easy to build Small Kitchen Buffet is the perfect way to add storage without taking up a lot of room. It can easily be customized to fit any style but is shown here with an industrial farmhouse finish.
Tools
Essential
- Brad Nailer
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Table Saw
Optional / nice to have
- Bar / Pipe Clamps
- Combination Square
- Tape Measure
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board, 1x4 96" | 3 board |
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board |
| Plywood, 1/2" Thick Half Sheet | 1 board |
| Plywood, 1/4" Thick Half Sheet | 1 board |
| Board, 1x2 72" | 1 board |
| Board, 1x10 72" | 1 board |
| Hinges | 2 each |
| Black Barrel Bolt | 1 each |
| 1 1/4" Fine Kreg Jig Screws | 40 each |
| 1 1/4" Finish Nails | 150 each |
| 1/2" Finish Nails | 20 each |
| Wood Glue | 1 each |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Side Panels | 2 | 3/4" × 17" × 36" |
| Shelves | 2 | 3/4" × 17" × 28" |
| Top Support Boards | 2 | 1" × 4" × 28" |
| Bottom Trim Pieces | 2 | 1" × 4" × 17" |
| Bottom Trim Piece | 1 | 1" × 4" × 31" |
| Shelf Cleats | 2 | 1" × 2" × 17" |
| Facing - Side Pieces | 2 | 1" × 4" × 32" |
| Facing - Top Piece | 1 | 1" × 4" × 25" |
| Back Panel | 1 | 1/4" × 30" × 36" |
| Top Boards | 2 | 1" × 10" × 31" |
| Door Side Trim Pieces | 2 | 1/4" × 2" × 29" |
| Door Trim Pieces | 4 | 1/4" × 2" × 20" |
| Door | 1 | 1/2" × 24" × 29" |
What to buy
Buy 11 boards at 8 ft.
1" × 10"
1 board
1" × 4"
3 boards
1" × 2"
1 board
3/4" × 17"
2 boards
1/2" × 24"
1 board
1/4" × 30"
1 board
1/4" × 2"
2 boards
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 →
Instructions
1Step 1: Cuts and Pocket Holes
Make Cuts and create pocket holes where indicated by the red dots in the provided cut list. However, I do suggest cutting as you go in order to keep the project square.
2Step 2: Form Box
Using the 2 side panels and 1 shelf, attach the bottom shelf to the side panels with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
3Step 3: Attach Top Supports
Attach top support boards to side panels using 1 1/4" Pocket Hole Screws.
4Step 4: Add Bottom Trim
Add the bottom trim to the bottom, flush with the side panels using wood glue and 1 1/4" finish nails.
5Step 5: Add Shelf
Attach cleats using wood glue and 1 1/4" finish nails. Secure shelf to top of cleats with wood glue and 1 1/4" finish nails.
6Step 6: Attach Facing
Build the facing with 1 1/4" pocket holes and then attach facing to side panels using the pre drilled pocket holes in the side panels and pocket holes at the bottom of the side facings.
7Step 7: Attach Back Panel
Attach Back Panel with 1/2" finish nails.
8Step 8: Attach top
Join the (2) 1" x 10" x 32 1/2" boards with 1 1/4" Pocket Hole Screws and wood glue. Attach the top to the side panels with pre drilled pocket holes in the side panels.
9Step 9: Build Door
Build door by attaching the 2" plywood strips to the 1/2" panel with wood glue and 1/2" finish nails.
10Step 10: Add Hardware
- Attach the door with your T hinges leaving an 1/8" gap around the perimeter of the door.
- Then attach the sliding barrel bolt to the door.
- Finish with your desired style and enjoy!
Tags
- Buffet, Hutch, & Sideboards
- Intermediate
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