DIY Modern Media console plans. Easy to build from plywood with reclaimed wood doors.
Hi guys! New plans for you today! Our cousin just got a new apartment and wanted to build a new media console with a modern vibe. He really liked this console from West Elm -
But not the $1300 price tag, or the fact that they don't ship to Alaska.
He also wanted open storage on one side for controllers, and a more red toned stain to work with their apartment's design.
Working a couple of weekends here and there, our cousin built this!
We used cedar fence pickets for the doors because we didn't have any pallets, and I love how they add texture (and are also very economical)
Preparation
1 sheet of 3/4" plywood (for white painted finish choose maple or birch hardwood veneer) ripped into strips 15-3/4" wide
Matching edge banding for front edges (25' roll)
2 - 1x6 @ 72" long (can use cedar fence pickets or pallet boards 5-1/2" wide
2 - 8' long hardwood 1x2s (maple, oak or similar)
Two sets concealed euro style inset hinges like these
2 knobs or handles
1/4" plwood (full sheet) for back
3/4" nails or staples for attaching plywood to back
- 2 - 3/4" plywoood @ 15-3/4" x 70" (top and bottom)
- 3 - 3/4" plywood @ 15-3/4" x 16-3/4" (sides)
- 1 - 3/4" plywood @ 15" x 16-3/4" (hidden divider)
- 1 - 3/4" plywood @ 15-3/4" x 22-1/2" (exposed shelf)
- 2 - 3/4" plywood @ 15" x 22-1/4" (hidden shelves)
BASE
- 2 - 1x2 @ 56-1/2"
- 2 - 1x2 @ 12-1/4"
- 4 - 1x2 @ 6" DOORS
- 6 - 1x6 @ 22-1/2"
Rip full sheet of plywood into strips 15-3/4" wide. Cut all pieces 15-3/4" wide, cutting largest pieces first, from these ripped pieces. You will then need to cut the additional hidden shelf pieces down to 15" width from the scraps.
Instructions
Step 1
Apply edge banding to front edge of all exposed plywood pieces. Build the box with exposed pieces with Kreg Jig on 3/4" pocket hole setting, attach with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Cut back to fit and attach with glue and 3/4" nails or staples. Paint white.
Step 2
Build base with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Paint base black.
Step 3
Attach base to the bottom of the project.
Step 4
Add hidden divider. Also add smaller shelves. You can can use pocket holes to attach or 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Step 5
We apologize if there was an error in this plan. Please help us out and report any errors here.