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A cabinet sized to house a mini fridge with a drawer above and a shelf that can hold snacks or come out for a taller fridge. Legs, drawer, and a real top.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 28" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Side trim | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 30" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Shelves One is the optional middle/adjustable shelf. | 2 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 24" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Front/back trim | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 24" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Drawer trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 24" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Top panel | 1 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 29" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Top trim (1x3) | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 29" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Top trim (1x2) | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 29" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Drawer front/back | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 21 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 16" × 23" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Drawer face | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 23 3/4" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet Cut into 15-3/4" strips (the '1x16' in this plan). Formaldehyde-free preferred. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft (Pine) Top trim and drawer parts. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft (Whitewood) Legs and front/back trim. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft (Pine) Side and drawer trim. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 2 ft (Pine) Drawer face. | 2 foot | ☐ |
| Knob or handle | 1 each | ☐ |
| Euro drawer slides, 16" bottom-mount (set) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4", scrap 23" x 16" Drawer bottom. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Shelf pins For the optional adjustable middle shelf. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" and 2" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet, 1x2, 8 ft, Finish nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue
Attach the 1x2 trim to the plywood sides with 1-1/4" finish nails and wood glue as shown. This dresses the raw plywood edges.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4"
Add the 2x2 legs to the sides with the pocket-hole jig as shown in the diagram.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet, Shelf pins, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4"
Install the shelves. The bottom shelf sits up 3/4" from the bottom of the sides — attach it fixed. The middle shelf can be made adjustable with shelf pins, or left out entirely so the bay holds a taller fridge.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4"
Trim the bottom shelf and add the top front/back support as shown in the diagram — these carry the drawer and stiffen the opening.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet, 1x3, 8 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, Finish nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue
Build the top, squaring up the edges and making sure it's flush, then attach it to the cabinet. You can also drive 2" screws up from the 2x2s into the top.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Plywood, 1/4", scrap 23" x 16", Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4"
Build the drawer, adjusting for square and attaching the plywood bottom. Fasten the drawer members to the drawer bottom.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x4, 2 ft, Knob or handle, Euro drawer slides, 16" bottom-mount (set), Finish nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue
Install the slides in the cabinet with the drawer in its highest possible position. Fit the drawer and confirm it slides nicely — it needs to sit inset 3/4" for the face to inset. Once happy, attach the face with an even gap all around using 1-1/4" finish nails and glue. Add the bottom trim last, sand, and finish.