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Storage & Shelving

Pottery Barn Inspired TV Stand

Step-by-step build — 13 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Attaching the sides

    Attach both of your sides to the 1x3/bottom support using 1 1/4" pocket holes screws.

    Pottery Barn Inspired TV Stand — step photo 4

  2. 2Placing the bottom shelf

    Attach the bottom shelf to the two sides, making sure it's flush on the front and sides. Use 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.

    Pottery Barn Inspired TV Stand — step photo 5

  3. 3Attach the top

    Attach the top of your console using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. The back should be flush. The sides and the front should over hang 3/4".

  4. 4Attach the top shelf

    • Attach the top shelf using the same method as the bottom shelf and top.
    • Space the top shelf 23 3/8" from the Bottom Shelf. This way you should have enough space for your doors with an 1/8" gap around the doors.

  5. 5Building the doors

    Lay two 1x8" boards cut to 15.5" long and a 1x6" board cut to 15.5" above them with 1x2"s cut to 15.5" long in between each board to create your "drawer like" cabinet doors. Glue and nail 2 - 1x3" to the back of the planked boards to hold your door together.

    Pottery Barn Inspired TV Stand — step photo 6

  6. 6Attaching the doors

    Attach the cabinet doors to the sides using euro hinges. Make sure to leave an even gap around the sides of the doors.

    Pottery Barn Inspired TV Stand — step photo 7

  7. 7Inclosing the cabinets

    Install your side inserts using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. Make sure to line up against the cabinet door with just a small gap so that the door closes completely. Repeat this step on the other side as well. The Kreg clamp comes in really handy for this step. It's very important to keep your sides level and flush.

    Pottery Barn Inspired TV Stand — step photo 8

  8. 8Attaching the bottom trim

    Using finishing nails, nail the 1x4" across the bottom of the cabinet to trim it out. We ripped our 1x4" down slightly for a perfect fit.

  9. 9Adding veneer tape

    We added veneer tape to all the exposed plywood edges using the instructions included with the tape. This will get rid of those ugly plywood edges.

  10. 10Finishing your console

    • Sand your console with medium grit sandpaper.
    • Prime and paint or stain your console.
    • Once dry seal it with poly.
    • Add your pulls or knobs to your doors and you're done!
    Pottery Barn Inspired TV Stand — step photo 9

  11. 11Adding shelves

    • Cut 1x3" boards and nail to the sides of each cubby. We placed ours directly in the middle. The height is personal preference. Your shelf will then lay on top of the 1x3's. Your shelf should sit back an inch from the front.
    • Repeat this step for the inside of the cabinets as well.

  12. 12Making your pocket holes

    Using the 3/4" setting on your Kreg Jig, make 4-5 pocket holes in the top of your sides as well as 4-5 pocket holes in the bottom and top shelves. Make 4 holes total on the middle inserts as well.

  13. 13Adding the back

    Cut backer board to fit the back of the cabinet and nail in place using a nail gun.