How to Build Basic Upper Cabinets | EASY DIY Wall Cabinets

Hey friends, let's build some basic upper cabinets! In my last video I shared the base cabinet build, so it only makes sense the uppers would follow :)

While these cabinets were built specifically for my laundry room, these same style, size, and type of cabinets can be used in a kitchen, bathroom, garage, or office.

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Materials*:
¼″ plywood for back panels
1x2s & 1x3s (for face frames)
Material for doors–varies depending on style.
*material amounts will vary depending on your cabinet size and number of cabinets needed. In most cases, one ¾″ sheet of plywood will make about 2 cabinet boxes.

Paint Color: SW Stardew

**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Upper Cabinet Dimensions
02:05 Cut Plywood to Size
02:41 Assemble Upper Cabinet Box
05:00 Assemble and Attach Face Frames
06:41 Prepare for Adjustable Shelves
07:17 Attach Back Panel
07:35 Assemble Cabinet Doors
08:56 Paint Cabinets
09:16 Install Doors on Cabinets
10:01 Hang Cabinets on Wall
10:52 Install Trim and Add Shelves
11:42 FINAL REVEAL

[aCeidra]

I really appreciate all those extra things you explain, bc as a beginner with no one to teach me these things, the only other way to figure it out is the hard way. 😆

[EmorettaRobinson]

That brief pause to acknowledge the fact that your cat was just casually strolling across your roof was hilarious. Cats can do some pretty interesting things. They're just built different. Lol. But the shelves turned out really well. The trim made it look like tge cabinets have always been there. Which, I know, is the whole point But I just think you did a really good job building and installing them.

[cswatson]

What a good tutorial on the basic dimensions before starting.

[Joshua.zero]

6:58 😂😂😂

7:55 nice, such an easy way to make the tenons! I don't think I've ever seen anyone do it that way before. 👍

[Jinxjinxjinxed]

The amount of detail, explanation AND illustrations were GREATLY appreciated ❤❤

[reauchannrichardson]

I am working on measurements to do my own jitchen cabinets. This is so helpful. Ive built pilot cabinets to gain experience, like reach in closet fireplace wall and pantry. I think i have the cabinets its the doors that i fear now, just becauae i have not done them. Thanks, for this i use all ur past cabinets byilds as a research.

[torabora]

You are the best cabinet instructor/teacher ever

[WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

These look great Shara! You’re going to have a first class laundry room! Thanks for sharing this excellent series on your cabinet build. I hope Bubs got down off the roof ok! Have a great weekend and please keep on building!

[brewster]

A very fitting sequel to the base cabinets from last week! I’m a pushover for Shaker style and yours are spot-on. Building in a filler strip/scribing allowance is only one advantage of custom-building to the space. Hope the color has grown on you! Looking forward to the grand reveal. P.S. I hope Bubs gets the part in the Tennessee Williams play he’s auditioning for!😂

[douglaspierce]

On depth, if you're going to have storage for a dish set it's always good to have the measurement of the largest plate or platter that is going into the dish cabinet.

[kellys.]

I am ELATED to find your channel as i tackle my first cabinet project!!!! I just lamented the lack of female voices in this DIY arena and I am grateful for your thoughtful and thorough instructions. I've subscribed and look forward to binging your how-to's!! ❤

[evaburgess]

You have knack of making it seem achievable

[DiegoTorres-nxbl]

You've been a light on the path. Thanks for sharing and show the way you do.
Greetings from México

[MaryseRacine]

So love watching a young woman doing what you do! I wish I was your age because I would try doing what you built based on your very clear explanations. My husband have the tools but not the work shop! We did are building in the summer, out in our backyard…He never wanted me to touch his tools, so I watched but I would have preferred building with him… different time… good work as usual!

[faizanaz]

I really appreciate your straightforward and step by step process of explaining the procedure. I am not sure if you have a video on slotted holes, but can you please make a video on how you use the kreg machine for slotted holes, distance used to make the holes etc.

[jimrosson]

Great job Shara the cabinets look great. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[beetleclemens]

😃😃😃😃😃 wow you really went in death on how to make the cabinet doors The easiest possible way we think we really appreciate you taking us long on your adventure it makes perfect sense on how to build cabinets now thank you for your skills and time and labor we can't wait till the next adventure

[scottmorris]

Good project and video. Detail was fine .

[SxmTech]

Thanks Shara this was a good one and you explained more details in this one, But i always going to say you made it look so easy.

[prometheuszero]

Great video. I've been playing around with the idea of getting rid of my current kitchen cabinets and then refinishing them and building new doors to put on. This video was very straightforward and just reassures me that I can absolutely do it. I appreciate the fact that you used creative techniques to make up for the fact that you don't have a fully-stocked woodshop like a lot of woodworkers on YT do! Don't get me wrong, I think we'd all love to have every tool under the sun, but it's nice to see someone working with a fairly simple set of tools and just using creative problem-solving, as that's currently how I mostly do it too. Subscribed.