{"id":1686,"date":"2026-06-09T07:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T07:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lighteningweightloss.com\/diy\/?p=1686"},"modified":"2026-06-09T07:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T07:00:11","slug":"building-an-armoire-with-drawers-modular-diy-furniture-system-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lighteningweightloss.com\/diy\/?p=1686","title":{"rendered":"Building an Armoire with Drawers | MODULAR DIY Furniture System Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ydFcM6WNQrU\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This seems like a good time to kick off another matching furniture series, don&#8217;t you think?<br \/>\nI&#8217;m so excited to kick off PART 1 of this modular DIY furniture system with this armoire cabinet!<\/p>\n<p>This project has been on my mind for a LONG time and I&#8217;ve been working on designs, plans, and trying to figure out exactly how I wanted to go about this for several months. I&#8217;m happy it&#8217;s finally starting to *SLOWLY* come to life and I really hope you enjoy the series because it&#8217;s been a labor of love.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll be sprinkling these pieces in along with other content and projects, so they won&#8217;t all be back to back, but I do plan to wrap up the series by the end of summer&#8230;so stay tuned!<\/p>\n<p>You can check out the printable plans for this project here: https:\/\/woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com\/products\/armoire-cabinet-with-drawers-plans<\/p>\n<p>And you can find additional project details and tutorial here: https:\/\/www.woodshopdiaries.com\/diy-armoire-cabinet-with-drawers\/<\/p>\n<p>**Follow Woodshop Diaries On**<br \/>\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.woodshopdiaries.com\/<br \/>\nTikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@woodshopdiaries?<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/woodshopdiaries<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/woodshopdiaries<br \/>\nPinterest: https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/sharamccuiston<\/p>\n<p>SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com\/<\/p>\n<p>Helpful resources for this project:<\/p>\n<p>Drawer Building Series (including how to build and install drawer boxes and slides): https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLZXlzM3gc_U2VAcejawDXcsSU6pm4PESL<br \/>\nCabinet Door Building Series (including how to build and install doors and hinges): https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLZXlzM3gc_U1wfgpoRlN78lc8C4eK4yYR<br \/>\nHow to cut plywood sheets: https:\/\/www.woodshopdiaries.com\/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw\/<br \/>\nHow to use a pocket hole jig: https:\/\/www.woodshopdiaries.com\/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig\/<br \/>\nHow to apply edge banding: https:\/\/www.woodshopdiaries.com\/how-to-cover-plywood-edges\/<br \/>\nWhen and why to use the Kreg Micro Jig: https:\/\/www.woodshopdiaries.com\/how-to-use-the-kreg-micro-pocket-hole-jig\/<br \/>\nHow to add adjustable shelves: https:\/\/www.woodshopdiaries.com\/how-to-add-adjustable-shelves\/<br \/>\nHow to use a dowel jig: https:\/\/www.woodshopdiaries.com\/how-to-use-a-dowel-jig\/<\/p>\n<p>Tools &amp; Materials<br \/>\n*affiliate links below<\/p>\n<p>Tools: <\/p>\n<p>Drill\/Driver:  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bOEU3i<br \/>\nCircular Saw: https:\/\/amzn.to\/4b7kL8e<br \/>\nPlywood cutting guides\u2013Kreg Rip Cut &amp; Kreg AccuCut (optional) https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Y38tDQ &amp; https:\/\/amzn.to\/49jZFAe<br \/>\nMiter Saw: https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/b3DkDx<br \/>\nPocket Hole Jig 720 (standard size): https:\/\/amzn.to\/45pHpoN<br \/>\nKreg Micro Pocket hole jig (optional): https:\/\/amzn.to\/46JXSBJ<br \/>\nBrad nailer: https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1404662\/1354698\/8154<br \/>\nTable saw (optional)<br \/>\n\u215c\u2033 Dowel Jig: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RNB5U8<br \/>\nRouter with \u215c\u2033 rabbeting bit (optional): https:\/\/amzn.to\/4vmrBO2 &amp; https:\/\/amzn.to\/4fs3qZL<br \/>\nShelf Pin Jig: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3D04UWY<br \/>\nConcealed Hinge Jig: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Rc65qZ<br \/>\nChisel<br \/>\nClamps<\/p>\n<p>Materials:<\/p>\n<p>(2) 4\u2019x8\u2032 sheets \u00be\u2033 plywood<br \/>\n(1) 4\u2019x8\u2032 sheet \u00bc\u2033 plywood<br \/>\n(4) 1x2x8\u2032 boards<br \/>\n(4) 1x3x8\u2032 boards<br \/>\n(1) 1x4x4\u2032 board<br \/>\n(1) \u00be\u2033 square dowel 6\u2032 long<br \/>\nTrim\/Molding (as desired)<br \/>\n(2) pair 20\u2033 drawer slides: https:\/\/amzn.to\/4uRg3m9<br \/>\nWood Glue: https:\/\/amzn.to\/34NCtuv<br \/>\n1 \u00bc\u201d brad nails<br \/>\n1 \u00bc\u201d washer head pocket hole screws (100 count box): https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FKfikk<br \/>\n1 1\/4&#8243; pan head pocket hole screws: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RuviQv<br \/>\n(16) \u215c\u2033 x 1 \u00bd\u2033 dowel pins: https:\/\/amzn.to\/44N90Aw<br \/>\n1 lb box 1 \u00bc\u201d wood screws<br \/>\n(6) pair inset frameless concealed hinges: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SiECGE<br \/>\nShelf Pins: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ya9teA<br \/>\nEdge banding (optional, but recommended): https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jQ9MCe<br \/>\nDrawer pulls, knobs: https:\/\/amzn.to\/4u0u3cm<\/p>\n<p>Finish used:<\/p>\n<p>Stain: custom blend of 6 parts Minwax Provincial and 1 part Minwax Simply White<br \/>\nMinwax Polycrylic clear coat<\/p>\n<p>**CHAPTERS**<br \/>\n00:00 Introduction<br \/>\n00:55 Assembling the cabinet box<br \/>\n02:23 Adding the back panel<br \/>\n03:20 Building and installing the face frame<br \/>\n04:55 Installing the drawer slides<br \/>\n05:43 Trim details<br \/>\n06:42 Building the doors<br \/>\n08:31 Building the drawer boxes<br \/>\n10:35 Adding the drawer fronts<br \/>\n11:38 Finish\/Stain<br \/>\n13:02 Installing the doors<br \/>\n14:28 FINAL REVEAL<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This seems like a good time to kick off another matching furniture series, don&#8217;t you think? 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