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A toy fridge cabinet with a pair of side-by-side French doors instead of one wide door — three adjustable shelves behind, sized to look right next to a real French-door fridge.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 35 1/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 15" | Pine | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 16 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Bottom footer | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15" | Pine | ☐ |
| Interior shelves | 3 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 15" | Pine | ☐ |
| Back panel | 1 | 1/4" × 16 1/2" × 36" | 1/4" plywood or beadboard | ☐ |
| Doors Cut to fit the actual opening — width is the two door widths plus the 1/8" side gaps. | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 32 3/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x12, 10 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x10, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, 15 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x8, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood or beadboard, 1/4", quarter sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" Or 2" self-tapping screws as an alternative. | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Narrow-profile butt hinges | 2 pair | ☐ |
| Magnetic door catches | 2 each | ☐ |
| Cabinet knobs, kid-sized | 2 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grit | 3 sheet | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x12, 10 ft
Measure up 1-1/2" from the bottom on the inside of each side panel and mark. Either drill 3/4" pocket holes on both ends of the bottom shelf, or predrill pilot holes for trim screws through the sides. Attach with screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x12, 10 ft
Attach the top with countersunk 2" trim screws, or 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. All outside edges stay flush.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 15 in
Apply glue to the top and end edges of the footer. Position it at the bottom of the project and attach with 1-1/4" finish nails, countersunk screws, or pocket hole screws.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x10, 4 ft
All shelves install flush to the back and can sit at any height you like. Here they're spaced 7-1/4" apart, using the door stock itself as a spacer while you nail — a fast way to get even gaps without measuring each one. Attach with glue and screws or finish nails.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Plywood or beadboard, 1/4", quarter sheet
Attach the back panel with 3/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x8, 6 ft, Narrow-profile butt hinges, Magnetic door catches, Cabinet knobs, kid-sized
Attach the doors to the cabinet with narrow-profile butt hinges, mounted in the gap between the door and the cabinet so the hardware stays out of sight. Keep a 1/8" gap on the top, bottom, and center meeting edge of each door. Install a magnetic catch on each door to keep them shut, and add knobs last.