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A miniature open closet built around two turned stair spindles instead of plain lumber posts — jigsaw-cut corbels and curtain rod finials dress it up further.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base cross pieces Both ends cut at 30°, ends not parallel — long point to long point. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 17" | Pine | ☐ |
| Base blocks | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Corbels | 4 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 5 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Shelf boards | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 36" | Pine | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Turned stair spindles, 41", block ends | 2 each | ☐ |
| Curtain rod finials | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x6, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2 or closet rod pole, 3 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x4, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2-1/2" to 2-3/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, 2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x4, 4 ft
Attach the 2x4 base pieces together using a fastener between 2-1/2" and 2-3/4" long. If nailing, use glue as well.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Turned stair spindles, 41", block ends
Drill 3/4" pocket holes to attach each stair spindle to the base, one on each side. Attach with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Jigsaw. Materials: Curtain rod finials, Pine, 1x6, 8 ft
Cut the corbel shapes from the 1x6 with a jigsaw, test-fitting against the spindle's turned profile before finalizing the cut — a corbel that doesn't sit flush leaves a visible gap. Attach with 3/4" pocket holes to both the spindle and the 2x4 base.
Drill out the top of each spindle for the curtain rod finials and attach.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x6, 8 ft, Pine, 1x2 or closet rod pole, 3 ft
Attach the shelf boards between the corbels with screws into the 2x4 base and corbels. Measure the distance between the two spindles at the top and cut the closet rod (or 1x2) to fit. Attach with 3/4" pocket holes, 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, and glue.