How to Build Wall Cubbies

By: Chrystle Fiedler

Shopping List

Supplies You Will Need

1. One quarter-sheet of ½-inch birch-veneer plywood

2. One quarter-sheet of luaun or ¼-inch plywood

3. 4d finish nails

4. 1-inch box nails

5. 120-grit sandpaper

6. Stainable wood glue

7. Stainable wood putty

8. Clear acrylic finish or latex paint

9. Acrylic artist’s paint

10. ½ yard of fabric

11. ¼-inch staples

12. ¼-inch staples

13. 2-inch screws with corresponding washers and wall anchors

14. Velcro tape

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Tools List
Tools You Will Need
- Tape measure
- Straightedge ruler
- Jigsaw, circular saw, or handsaw
- Safety glasses
- Random-orbit sander or sanding block
- Bar clamps
- Hammer and nailset
- Putty knife
- 2-inch paintbrush
- Artist's brush
- Staple gun
- Drill/driver fitted with 1/16-inch drill bits
- Screwdriver
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Photo: Wendell T. Webber

Introduction
Overview
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2 hours
About $25

Difficulty: Easy All the pieces are made with simple square cuts, and both assembly and finishing are very basic

It’s a sure sign of independence when older kids want to have a say in how their bedroom is decorated. An easy way to satisfy that need is by making these modular wall cubbies, which can be customized to suit children’s changing tastes as they grow. You can make just one cubby or stack several to create more space for a kid’s imagination and creativity.

The cubbies shown here are 12-inch cubes, but you can make them any size you like. Even if you make them wider or taller, the construction is the same. For extra fun, the fabric-covered panels inside are removable, so you can change a cubby’s look as often as kids change their mind.