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Organize and store your jewelry behind a modern wood sign.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Box top/bottom | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 14" | — | ☐ |
| Box frame sides | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 20" | — | ☐ |
| Box frame top/bottom | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Bracelet rack | 1 | 3/4" × 1" × 13" | — | ☐ |
| Sign frame sides | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| Sign frame top/bottom | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Ring box front | 1 | 1/4" × 1" × 13" | — | ☐ |
| Ring box divider | 1 | 1/4" × 1" × 3" | — | ☐ |
| Box back | 1 | 1/4" × 14" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| Sign | 1 | 3/4" × 14" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| Pegs | 20 | 3/16" × 3/16" × 2" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 1x4 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x2 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1/4" x 1 1/2" 36" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x1 36" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4" Thick Quarter Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Quarter Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Dowel, 3/16" round 48" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" pocket hole screws | 40 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" finish nails | 10 each | ☐ |
| Decorative metal sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| 24" x 36" felt | 1 each | ☐ |
| Spray glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| 5/8" wire nails | 20 each | ☐ |
| 1" hinges | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2" hinges | 2 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Using the pocket holes in the front of the box, attach the frame to the box. Use pocket hole screws and wood glue. Make sure the inside of the frame is flush with the inside of the box all the way around.
To make two small compartments to the bottom of the jewelry cabinet for rings and other small items, use 1/4" thick hobby boards and cut to size. Make sure they fit tightly into the cabinet and attach with wood glue. Once dry the wood glue will hold the ring compartment together without the need for other fasteners.
After they are painted/stained/sealed, attach the sides of the wood sign frame to the sides of the sign with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. Make sure the back of the plywood is flush with the back of the frame board leaving 3/4" inset in the front. Repeat for the top/bottom sign frame pieces.
Sand and finish all the pieces for the jewelry cabinet. Including the pegs. For the back of the cabinet, I decided to add felt instead of just having it be wood to be softer on my jewelry. If you want to do that too, cut and attach the felt to the box back with spray glue. I also added a couple pieces of felt to the bottom of the ring compartments.
Attach the bracelet rack 9" below the top of the jewelry cabinet box with pocket hole screws and wood glue. Cut the pegs that will go in the shelf pin holes, but don't attach until after sanding and staining/painting (it is way easier that way).
Attach the 1x1 boards cut for the earring rack sides and top/bottom by lining up the side pieces so they are flush with the edge of the top/bottom pieces and securing the wood glue and 1 1/4" finish nails.
To add the back, line it up on the back of the jewelry cabinet box and attach with 1 1/4" finish nails.
To install the pegs for the bracelets and necklaces, place a drop of wood glue on the back of the peg or in the shelf pin hole. Gently press the peg into the hole and lightly tap it with a small hammer to secure. If any of the pegs break, I discovered that you can glue them back together with a little wood glue and since they are only holding small piece of jewelry it holds up well.
You will install your hidden jewelry cabinet into your wall just as you would a medicine cabinet. Cut a hole in your wall to just fit the jewelry cabinet box (14 1/2" x 18 1/2"), the frame will cover up the cut drywall. Secure the jewelry cabinet to studs or blocking in the wall, making sure the frame sits flush with the wall.
If desired, add felt to the back of the wood sign (behind the necklace pegs). Cut the felt to size and the using small snips, cut little holes in the felt for the pegs to stick through. Secure the felt with spray adhesive or hot glue.