How to build an armoire wardrobe

This step by step diy project is about how to build an armoire wardrobe. Building an armoire closet out of wood will create storage space for your cloths. If you want to keep the costs of the woodworking project at a decent level, you should consider building the closet by yourself. If you know the basic carpentry techniques and have the right tools for the job, any person get get a professional result.

There are many designs and plans to select from when building furniture to deposit your cloths. Therefore, we strongly recommend to take a close over the available plans on this site before starting the actual construction. Select the lumber with attention making sure the boards are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Cedar, pine or redwood are good choices, as they are both durable and have a nice appearance.

On the other hand, we recommend you to use a good saw when adjusting the size of the components and to double-check all the measurements, if you want to get the job done as a professional. Check if the corners are right-angled before drilling pocket holes and inserting the screws. Moreover, you can design the interior of the armoire wardrobe in several ways, so choose the alternative that really suits your needs. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building an armoire wardrobe

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 1×12 lumber – 72”, 1 piece – 36”, 1 piece – 34 1/2″ FRAME
B – 1 pieces of 1/4 plywood – 36” x 69 1/4″ long BACK
C – 1 piece of 1×12 lumber – 67 3/4″ long, 4 pieces – 17 1/4″ long SHELVES
D – 2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 34 1/2” long TRIMS
E – 4 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 11 1/2″, 1 piece – 39″, 1 piece – 37 1/2″ TOP TRIMS
F – 2 pieces of 1/4″ plywood – 17″ x 63 3/4″, 4 pieces of 1×3 lumber- 17″, 4 pieces – 58 3/4″ DOORS

4 pieces of 1×12 lumber – 8 ft
2 pieces of 1/4″ plywood – 3’x6′
1 piece of 1×4 lumber – 8 ft
1 piece of 1×2 lumber – 12 ft
3 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 10 ft
stain, glue, putty

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

Building the frame of the armoire

The first step of the project is to build the frame of the armoire wardrobe. As you can see in the image, you need to build a basic frame, by using 1×12 lumber. In order to create a rigid structure, we recommend you to drill pocket holes at both ends of the bottom shelf, as well as at the top of the side components.

Attaching the back of the armoire

Next, you need to attach the back of the armoire. Therefore, cut a piece of 1/4″ or 1/2″ plywood at the right size and attach it to the back of the wardrobe. Make sure that all sides of the frame are aligned at both ends and lock them into place with 1 1/4″ screws / nails.

Building the shelves

The next step of the project is install the shelves inside the frame of the wardrobe. In order to create maximum storage space in your wardrobe, you need to create several shelves using 1×10 lumber. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the components. Use 1 1/4″ screws to lock all the components together into place. Make sure the corners are square.

Building the trims

Continue the woodworking project by fitting 1×4 trims to the bottom and to the top of the armoire wardrobe. Cut the pieces of lumber at 34 1/2″ and lock them into place by using the pocket screw system. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the supports and secure them to the sides using 1 1/4″ screws.

Bottom trim

You can see in the diagram a detailed image with the bottom trim. As you can notice, you need to cut out a small piece of the lumber, in order to enhance the look of the armoire. After drilling pocket holes add wood glue and insert the 1 1/4″ screws into the frame.

Attaching the top trims – sides

Although this step is not compulsory, we recommend you to take it into account if you want to get a professional result. Use several pieces of 1×2 lumber to enhance the look of the wardrobe. Use glue and 1 1/4″ finishing nails to lock the trims into place.

Attaching the top trims – front

Continue installing the trims to the top of the closet, using the same techniques described above. Cut the components with a sharp saw after taking accurate measurements. Align the components at both ends before inserting the finishing nails.

Building the doors

One of the last steps of the project is to build the doors for the armoire and lock them to the frame. Cut two pieces of 1/4″ plywood and attach 1×3 trims to them, in order to get a beautiful design. Lock the trims to the exterior of the doors with glue and 1 1/4″ nails. Fit the doors inside the opening and lock them to the frame with metal hinges. Leave about 1/4″ gaps on all sides of the doors.

How to build an armoire wardrobe

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues. Attach the handles to the doors and move it to its permanent location.

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