Step by step tutorial on how to build a room divider closet using basic tools and off the shelf plywood, paneling, and trim. Free plans by ANA-WHITE.com
Preparation
2 - 4x8 sheets of 3/4" plywood, ripped into 6 strips 11-3/4" wide x 8 feet long (You'll have half a sheet leftover, you can add shelving over the closet rod or use on another project)
2 - 4x8 sheets of wall paneling - make sure the wall paneling is 48" wide or you will need to trim down to fit
2 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
5 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
5 - 2x4 @ stud length or 8 foot (whatever is cheaper)
61" closet rod and sockets (or make your own as we did in the video)
We constructed the towers with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws but you can also use 2" brad nails or 2" self tapping screws (you'll need about 50 fasteners total for the two towers as shown)
You'll need about 20 2-1/2" self tapping wood screws (try SPAX or similar) for attaching the 2x4s on the back
Panel nails or brads for attaching the paneling
1-1/4" brad nails for attaching the 1x4 and 1x3 trim pieces
CUT LIST FOR AS SHOWN IN PHOTOS AND DIMENSIONS DIAGRAM
4 - 3/4" plywood @ 11-3/4" x 95" - tower sides - cut to fit height of your ceilings minus at least 1/2" for clearance
12 - 3/4" plywood @ 11-3/4" x 15-3/4" - tower shelves
5 - 2x4 @ 61-1/2"
2 - 1x4 @ 96"
5 - 1x3 - cut to fit in place
Comments
Tsu Dho Nimh
Mon, 04/01/2019 - 06:05
Great closet.
I've seen them used as a headboard - walk around it to get to the closet.
In reply to Great closet. by Tsu Dho Nimh
Ana White
Mon, 04/01/2019 - 10:05
Thank you Tsu!
Thank you Tsu!
CQinNorman
Tue, 03/30/2021 - 09:11
Definitely doing it!
I am building one in my bedroom which is in sore need of a bigger closet. I'll post pics when it's complete. Thanks for the great idea!!