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Shelving Unit with Storage and Tilt-Out Laundry

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

  1. 1Create Base Frame

    Attach front and back 3" toe kick boards to the base unit side pieces keeping the pocket holes to the inside of the unit.

    Shelving Unit with Storage and Tilt-Out Laundry — step photo 3

  2. 2Install Support Braces

    To add more support to the floor of the cabinet, install two brace pieces dividing into three equal sections.

    Shelving Unit with Storage and Tilt-Out Laundry — step photo 4

  3. 3Install Bottom Shelf

    Attach bottom shelf on top of the support pieces.

    Shelving Unit with Storage and Tilt-Out Laundry — step photo 5

  4. 4Install Cabinet Dividers

    Install cabinet divider uprights equal distance apart down the length of the bottom shelf. Use the 3" strip uprights between the two laundry units (where a full divider is not necessary). Adjust the width of your laundry units as needed to fit your baskets and divide the other three units equally.

    Shelving Unit with Storage and Tilt-Out Laundry — step photo 6

  5. 5Install countertop

    Fasten counter to the tops of the cabinet dividers using pocket hole screws in the top of the base unit uprights. Make sure to keep the uprights straight.

    Shelving Unit with Storage and Tilt-Out Laundry — step photo 7

  6. 6Add Backing

    Attach 1/4" plywood backing to the back of the cabinet using nails.

    Shelving Unit with Storage and Tilt-Out Laundry — step photo 8

  7. 7Assemble Upper Shelving Unit

    Attach upper uprights to the top shelf using pocket hole joins.

    Shelving Unit with Storage and Tilt-Out Laundry — step photo 9

  8. 8Lift Upper unit and Attach to Base

    With a partner, lift the upper shelving unit onto the base and attach making sure the uprights are straight.

    Shelving Unit with Storage and Tilt-Out Laundry — step photo 10

  9. 9Drill Holes for Shelf Pins

    Determine your ideal spacing and using the Kreg jig to drill holes for your shelf pins and then add shelves.

    Shelving Unit with Storage and Tilt-Out Laundry — step photo 11

  10. 10Assemble Cabinet Doors

    Using your favourite method, make doors for each of your cabinet sections (five in total).

  11. 11Build Tilt-Out Laundry Units (2)

    Attach laundry unit base to the bottom of the door. Add extra supports using two 3" pieces cut on the diagonal.

    Shelving Unit with Storage and Tilt-Out Laundry — step photo 12

  12. 12Install Cabinet Doors

    Install your three regular cabinet doors using the hinges of your choice. Install the hinges for the laundry units to the base unit at the bottom of the doors instead of at the side. Small pieces of chain can be added at the sides to prevent the laundry units from falling forwards.

    Shelving Unit with Storage and Tilt-Out Laundry — step photo 13

  13. 13Make Cuts and Prepare Pocket Holes

    Using the cut list provided make all necessary cuts. Use the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig to add pocket holes to all pieces as indicated in the diagrams. For the base unit dividers and shelving uprights I like to drill my pocket holes on the opposite sides of the boards at the top and bottom. With the exception of the end boards which should always have the pocket holes on the inside.