Walk-in Closet Island | DIY Furniture

In this DIY video, I’ll show you how to build a 4-sided walk-in closet island. This closet island has 2 shoe racks with adjustable height shelves and plenty of shoe storage (32+ pairs). The other 2 sides have hidden storage behind sliding barn doors (homemade barn door hardware!). Build plans available → link below.

BUILD PLANS

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Shanty 2 Chic barn door hardware tutorial

MATERIALS USED (affiliate links):
· 3/4 inch maple plywood - 4x8 sheets
· 1/4 inch birch plywood - 2x2 sheet
· 1”x2”x8’ select pine boards
· 2”x6”x6’ select pine boards

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MUSIC
Get back by Silent Partner
No Goor Right by Freedom Trail Studio

[ginniferleflore]

You made this look so incredibly easy. Gives me hope!☺ And thanks for giving me the idea of creating my own butcher block instead of spending $300+ on one.

[betsynarrow]

Fantastic job and I loved the commentary! We are all learning when we attempt new things..

[Wordsnwood]

Closet? That's massive!!! good design.

[DanteYewToob]

On those barn door sides, you should pop them off, and pop in a few magnets below each roller, on the door and on the cabinet.. that way when you push it to the center it will kinda snap into position.. the magnets dont even need to touch, just be near eachother and they will pull the door into the closed position and add a nice tactile feel.. when you open and close it will have a very satisfying floaty snap kind of feel.

I've made a similar door before, and my girlfriend at the time suggested it and it was awesome. In a hurry I could just grab a game, push the door back and it would float across, and then just magically stop in place with no discernible snap or click... it seemed like magic. Much worth the effort.
Hope this helps.

If it wasn't clear what I meant, just ask. I'd be glad to clarify, or even send a drawing or something.

[Lutzboater]

Very ingenious design and well built. Love the small barn doors and the way you built the hardware for them.

[BruceAUlrich]

I really like the way this looks, Marie! The split shelving is a great use of tons of space!

[georgeelliott]

What a great idea. I may have to build this with some slight modifications for boxes to fit in for folded clothes and a side left open for a little chair so the top doubles as a desk for my daughter's room. Maybe some casters but I love this idea. Thanks for sharing.

[sergiobarrera]

Excellent work, looks very nice and sturdy, keep on doing these Kind of amazing works, regards from Mexico

[eltee]

Who dared to give this excellent build a thumb down? SMH. Well done. Two thumbs up. Cheers!

[CReevesMakes]

That turned out great Marie! Good explanation and advise on the steps.

[barstad-]

Very nice island, Marie. It’s sooo great to see your channel coming along so nicely. You are doing a tremendous job. As always your explanations are clear and thorough. Thanks for all that you do and share with your viewers.

[RobertJKeller]

Nicely done, shop looks bigger with the new lighting!

[HomeRightPS]

Wow, what a fun project! We're so glad you had our sprayer and spray shelter to help.

[NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie]

Nice! It could even be a kitchen island if you make adjustments to make it taller. I like how you gave credit where it's due to the Shanty sisters. I love their channel too! Really cool project. Thanks for sharing!

[landlash]

That's some pro DIY'ing, looks awsome. Great video !!!

[barryroberts]

That is one Excellent build you have done there.
It looks great, and i love how you did the Barn Door hardware as well.
Well Done.
Barry (ENG)

[archiem]

It's always a pleasure seeing you on my computer screen, Great job you do.
Thanks for uploading!!
-zone34

Hello👋! Usually the cuts from the lumber store are too rough with splinters.
Did you have to re cut the plywood with a nicer saw? Or just sanding

[Braniamss]

Any suggestions for attaching the countertop without using the clips? I don’t have a router and haven’t been able to convince myself I need one.

[curtismclaughlinart]

You should put casters on the bottom!!!