This beautiful apothecary console features three open cubbies perfect for storing entertainment controllers, four drawers and two cabinets, all concealed by door fronts that look like an apothecary cabinet. Loved by so many, this console is easy to build and can add that touch of character to your family room.

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Dimensions

Dimensions:

Dimensions are shown above.

Materials and Tools

Shopping List:

2 – Sheets of 3/4″ MDF or Plywood, cut into 15 1/2″ wide strips, 8′ Long
1 – 1/4″ Plywood or Lauan or MDF (for the back)
1 – 12′ 1×6 AND 1- 8′ 1×6 Boards
2 – 1×2 Boards
2″ Screws
1 1/4″ Screws
Wood Glue
Wood Filler and Finishing Supplies

wood glue

wood filler

120 grit sandpaper

primer

wood conditioner

paint

paint brush

Tools:

measuring tape

square

pencil

safety glasses

hearing protection

Kreg Jig™

drill

circular saw

nailer

sander

Cut List

Cut List:

3 – 1×16 @ 61 1/2″ (Shelves)
2 – 1×16 @ 16 1/4″ (Bottom Dividers)
2 – 1×16 @ 14 3/4″ (Drawer Dividers)
2 – 1×16 @ 7″ (Top Dividers)
2- 1×16 @ 27″ (Sides)
1 – 1/4″ Plywood @ 63 x 27″ (Back)
3 – 1×6 @ 65″ (Top)
1 – 1×2 @ 61 1/2″ (Inset front footer)
2 – 1×2 @ 15 1/2″ (Side Footer)
1 – 1×2 @ 64 1/2″ (Front Footer)

General Instructions

Remember, you can click on images to see a larger view. Work on a clean level surface. Take a square of your project after each step. Use good straight boards. Mark out joints on both sides before fastening. If you are working with MDF, use drywall screws to avoid splitting the MDF and be sure to countersink and predrill the entire length of the screw. Avoid fastening within 1″ of the ends of a board if you are using MDF to prevent splitting. Use glue unless otherwise directed. Use necessary safety precautions and equipment. The box of this cabinet is built with 1x16s (read here on how to get a 1×16). You can also use 1 1×12 width or even a 1×10 width (for a console size, especially if you are using this as a flat panel media console and space is at a premium).

Step 1

Box Partitions
Begin by marking out all the joints on both sides of the boards as shown above. Don’t forget that the boards are 3/4″ thick. Then beginning on the bottom partition (yellow) attach the green partition. Now attach the yellow boards to the purple. Finally, attach the blue boards to the purple. Use 2″ screws and glue. Remember, you can click on images to see a full size view.

Step 2

Finish the Box
Begin by marking joints on both sides of the boards. Then attach with 2″ screws and glue the top to the top partitions. Then attach the sides to all of the shelves and the top, ash shown above.

Step 3

Back
Cut your 1/4″ plywood as shown above. Then use 1 1/4″ nails and glue to attach the back to the box. Don’t forget to fasten to all of the partitions and shelves. Make sure your project is nice and square before attaching the back. The measurements shown here are slightly different from the cut list because I choose to make the cabinet slightly taller for drawer reasons, but either measurement would work just fine.

Step 4

Top
Using 1 1/4″ screws and glue, fasten the top boards to the top. Notice that there is a 1″ overhang on the front and the sides, but the back rests flush with the back edge of the sides.

Step 5

Footer
Begin the footer by attaching the green 1×2 above inset and flush with the face of the cabinet. Use 2″ screws or nails and glue, fastening from both the sides and the bottom shelf. Then fasten the side footer, shown in blue, to the sides as shown above.

Step 6

Footer, Front
Using 1 1/4″ Screws or nails and glue, fasten the front footer to the pieces from step 5. Keep outside edges flush.

Step 7

Drawers and Doors: Click here for Part 2

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excuse me , can i ask how i

excuse me , can i ask how i go in the step 7 ? the click here is not function there :( help ...

posted by xuaner loh | on Mon, 2011-10-24 12:01

great job, I like your blog

posted by pmp pdu (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-02-05 05:06

part two

hey i really would like to build this but i cannot access part two of the building designs. can you please help me?!

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-02-19 10:37

Part 2?

I've seen a lot of plans, including this one, where something *should* be linked; i.e., click here for step 7, or another project that said "click here for how to check for square", etc....but there is no link, and search doesn't bring anything up.

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Thu, 2012-03-01 20:08

Can not access part 2

Hey Ana,

My husband and I have already started working on this but can not find the plans to part 2 (the doors and drawers). Can you please direct me where to find them? Thank you!

posted by Naomi Hanks (not verified) | on Thu, 2012-06-14 12:02

I found this with a google

I found this with a google search: http://ana-white.com/2010/05/furniture-plans-doors-for-apothecary.html

Hope it helps

posted by Cavale (not verified) | on Tue, 2012-07-24 20:55

To everyone who can't find

To everyone who can't find the second part of this plan, I did a google search and found them!

http://ana-white.com/2010/05/furniture-plans-doors-for-apothecary.html

Hope this helps!

posted by Cavale (not verified) | on Tue, 2012-07-24 20:54

Apothecary drawers!

Thank you so much for your post & finding this! So appreciated!

I am so excited to get started!
Carrie

posted by RusticCharm | on Sun, 2013-02-10 11:19

Can't wait to start, but....

My husband and I would like to build this, but Step 7 says: Drawers and Doors: Click here for Part 2. The link is not click-able, and the PDF version says the same thing, so I can't seem to figure out what the next step is! Can you help?

posted by Honey (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-12-02 17:29

I am looking for part 2 of

I am looking for part 2 of these plans. The wedsite says "click here" for part 2, but has no link to click on.....help please...I LOVE this website. Have already made a doll bed for my grand daughter :-)

posted by MarlaC (not verified) | on Thu, 2012-12-06 09:00

part 2 link

I am in love will this console and wish to build it. The part 2 "link page" doesn't work. Is there any way you could link it to me or fix the bug. Maybe its my Mac but Ill try on a pc as well. thanks!

posted by mallory (not verified) | on Wed, 2012-12-19 01:17

I LOVE THIS TABLE!

I absolutely love this console table & think it would look amaz-za-zing in my entryway! I can not wait to get started!!!

Carrie

posted by RusticCharm | on Sun, 2013-02-10 11:23

Step 2, Anyone?

I saw that someone else had posted this as well, but didn't see an answer. There doesn't seem to be a link under Step 7 to be able to get the directions for part 2. Help, please!

posted by cdejea1 | on Sat, 2013-03-30 23:59

Step 7 (Part 2) Link

here's the link to step 7 aka Part 2. I wish that more of the links on this site weren't broken.

posted by Rob Phillips | on Wed, 2013-05-15 08:42

drawer and door plans

Hi - new to this site and i LOVE it! however, in looking at the plans for this console, it says to click 'here' for part 2 which would be directions for the drawers and doors, but there's no link to part 2 - i click on it and nothing happens. where can i find part two? thanks!

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