Wall cabinet made of multiplex hardwood, by Jeroen

Description by Jeroen

In an apartment in Amsterdam, space is limited. Every square meter must be used as efficiently as possible. That's why I made a cabinet that fits the house. The books and LPs were previously stored in 2 rooms, in an IKEA cabinet and old fruit crates. I'm not a big fan of Ikea (everything looks the same) and wanted to make something myself.

How I made this project

In the living room, one wall is set back about 22 centimeters. That's how deep the cabinet needed to be to make it look more like a built-in wardrobe. I first measured all the books, records, and the record player and determined how much shelf space would be needed to accommodate everything. After that, I made several drawings, often revised them, and measured everything 3 times to ensure I would not make any mistakes. The result was a 'shopping list' with the necessary materials. I wouldn't describe myself as handy, and I don't really have tools.

Gathering all the materials

The materials are readily available; my first option is often Gamma because it's somewhat close by. I had read some reviews (not very accurate cutting) and it would still be quite a logistical challenge.

After some more comparison online, I was sure about OPMAATZAGEN.nl. I was very happy when I saw the website; this was exactly what I needed. I filled in my shopping list and not long after, the wood was delivered. I live on the first floor, and the wood was delivered right into the living room, complete and to the millimeter precise.

Making the cabinet

There are undoubtedly better ways to make a cabinet, but I chose this method (see photos). I made different parts, which were later assembled together. I also painted the cabinet white, which makes it seem less obtrusive.

Aside from the wood, I used screws and reinforcement angles (that's what those iron plates are called according to the internet). What made it difficult is that the floor is not even and the corner of the walls is not 90 degrees.

The final result

Once I started on the job, it turned out to be simpler and faster than I thought. Painting took up most of the time. I'm very happy with the result. I'm now planning to make another cabinet myself, again tailored to the house and my stuff in terms of size and content. I'm currently drawing. Perhaps I'll share the result again, I will maintain the same style (if there is one).

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