Desk Hutch for File Cubby Base Desk with Drawers

Difficulty

Beginner

Plans for a desk hutch to match this desk. NOTE this plan has been updated to increase the width to fit the of the desk linked in the plans.

Remember a few weeks ago when I teamed up with Jillian from I Am a Homemaker to get you these desk plans?

I love how this desk has a mixture of storage - a pencil drawer, cubbies for books, papers, magazines and folders, and then a larger drawer for the bigger stuff.

Perfect. Well, almost.

We needed a hutch option too!

So Jillian and I teamed up again to get you the hutch plans to match the desk.

Dimensions

Hutch width has been increased to 47-1/2" to match the desk

Preparation

Shopping List

1 - 1x10 @ 4 feet long

1 - 1x10 @ 8 feet long

1 - 1x3 @ 4 feet long

quarter sheet (2'x4') of 1/4" thick backing material (plywood, mdf, paneling etc)

1-1/4" pocket hole screws

1-1/4" brad nails

3/4" brad nails (for attaching back)

Cut List

1 - 1x10 @ 47-1/2" - top

3 - 1x10 @ 15-1/4" - vertical sides

1 - 1x3 @ 17-1/4" - shelving area base

1 - 1x3 @ 27-1/2" - open area base

1 - 1x10 @ 17-1/4" - shelving area bottom

3 - 1x10 @ 9-1/2" - shelving area dividers - cut to fit

1 - 1/4" plywood @ 16" x 47" - back - cut to fit

Tools

Instructions

Step 1

Attach the top to the sides and divider. You can use 2" screws, 3/4" pocket holes (with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws), or 1-1/4" brad nails with glue (since this joint will be reinforced).

Note that the open area inside width has been updated to 27-1/2" (NOT 21")

Step 2

Attach back supports. These can be nailed as well, but pocket holes are preferred at the center. If you don't have a Kreg Jig, you can nail or screw at an angle.

NOTE the longer support has been updated to 27-1/2"