Planked Wood Sideboard

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How to build a wood sideboard inspired by Restoration Hardware Salvaged Wood Sideboard.

Gigantic.

Huge.

Enormous.

Or how about amazing, beautiful, stunning, glorious?

Hillary's sideboard, inspired by Restoration Hardware Salvaged Wood Sideboard, retailing for no less than $2995, made of reclaimed pine, can be yours with some elbow grease and a flatbed cart full of lumber.

And you can paint or stain it any color you choose. I love the very deep and lustrous milk paint finish Hillary finished this sideboard with.

I encourage you this morning - if you are building or not this sideboard - to stop over and read Hillary's post. She's a talented and clever lady, with lots of tips and tricks that could be useful when building most projects.

And of course, the full plans follow for those of you needing a sideboard in your home.

Dimensions

Dimensions are shown above. Huge - be warned!

Preparation

Shopping List

6 – 2x4 @ 8 feet long
2 – 2x6 @ 8 feet long
7 – 1x4 @ 8 feet long
2 – 1x2 @ 8 feet long
1 – 1x6 @ 6 feet long
¼” thick x 3 ½” wide boards for door panels or ¼” plywood or paneling
1 – sheet ¾” hardwood plywood
10 feet of 4 ¼” base moulding
3 – 15” drawer slides
2 ½” pocket hole screws
1 ¼” pocket hole screws
1 ¼” finish nails
2 ½” finish nails
1 – sheet ¼” plywood

Common Materials

3/4 inch finish nails

1 1/4 inch finish nails

2 inch finish nails

1-1/4" Pocket Hole Screws

2-1/2" Pocket Hole Screws

Elmer's Wood Glue

Elmer's Wood Filler

Cut List

4 - 2x4 @ 34 ½” (Legs)
4 – 2x4 @ 10 ½” (Panel ends)
6 – 1x4 @ 23 ½” (Side Panels)
2 – 2x4 @ 75 ½” (Bottom Supports)
1 – ¾” plywood @ 16 ¾” x 75 ½”
2 – ¾” plywood @ 16 ¾” x 30 ¼”
2 – 1x4 @ 18 1/8”
2 – 1x2 @ 75 ½”
2 – 1x2 @ 5 5/8”
2 – 1x2 @ 22 3/8”
2 – 2x4 @ 18”
2 – 2x4 @ 77”
2 – 2x6 @ 77”
8 – 1x4 @ 22 ¼”
8 – 1x4 @ 11”
¼” x 3 ½” hobby stock for backs of doors or ¼” plywood or paneling
2 – 1x4 @ 16 ¾”
6 – 1x4 @ 15 ½”
2 – 1x4 @ 33 3/4” (Measure and fit)
4 – 1x4 @ 15 5/8” (Measure and fit)
1x6 for drawer faces – cut to fit
1 – ¼” plywood @ 77” x 32” (Back)

Tools

General Instructions

Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!

Instructions

Step 1

Starting on the inside 1x4 panel and working your way out to adding legs, build your ends with 1 1/2" pocket holes and 2 1/2" pocket hole screws, hiding your screws on the insides. Keep all edges flush. Remember that the backs are flush, but the outer side is not, with the 1x4 panel inset.

Step 2

I really wanted this sideboard to NEVER sag in the middle, so these boards are more for support than anything. I recommend attaching with 1 1/2" pocket holes and 2 1/2" pocket hole screws from the back side to hide. Set aside, we'll work on the storage part now.

Step 3

For the storage part, attach plywood dividers to bottom very carefully, making sure joints are square.

Step 4

Then fit the center divider into the base as shown above. Fit flush to back.

Step 5

Step 6

On the front, add trim, being very careful to make sure your trim is square and straight. Remember, we've got drawers to fit.

Step 7

The remaining front trim is flush to the inside of side cabinets, overhanging the center cabinet.

Step 8

Build top as shown in diagram.

Step 9

You can attach top now, or as Hillary recommends, attach top after installing drawers.

Step 10

Cut baseboard, mitering corners to fit bottom. Nail on with glue.

Step 11

Build your door frames as shown above.

Step 12

Then attach hobby stock to centers to complete doors.

Step 13

These are for the drawers.

Step 14

Build drawers to fit openings. Remember, most drawer slides require 1/2" clearance on each side, or 1" overall. It's always a good idea to double check measurements with diagrams before building drawers.

Step 15

Install drawers with slides, set in 3/4" for the drawer faces. Then cut drawer faces and attach to drawers with 1 1/4" finish nails and glue.

Step 16

Add back. I really loved how Hillary inset her back.

Step 17

And finally, add shelves.

Finishing Instructions

Preparation Instructions

Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth.

It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.

Project Type

Console Table Plans

Buffet, Sideboard and Credenza Plans

Room

dining room

kitchen

Style

Farmhouse Furniture

Comments

DWinMadison

Mon, 11/02/2015 - 13:34

Routered Edges?

I started working on this project this weekend in cypress. Got the sides completed. As I'm working, I'm thinking the front and side-facing edges should be routered by 1/4" to soften them a bit. Thoughts? Suggestions? Experiences?

DWinMadison

Mon, 11/02/2015 - 13:38

Routered Edges?

countryglamdesigns

Tue, 01/05/2016 - 10:46

Hi Ana,

How can I add shelving instead of the drawers?

bootlucky

Fri, 03/11/2016 - 12:03

I have a suggestion on Step 6

I have a suggestion on Step 6. Extending the trim into the center makes getting european style door hinges for the project tough. If you extend the trim the other way, then you are dealing with frameless, inset doors and those type of hinges are readily available. This is my first big project and the hinges are giving me fits!

Marina Botha

Tue, 05/31/2016 - 02:30

Metric

Hi All,

Is it possible to get the measurements in Metric format. I am in South Africa.

Ana White

Tue, 05/31/2016 - 12:30

http://www.ana-white.com/diy

http://www.ana-white.com/diy_forum/forums/converting-plans-metric/home

KJ935

Wed, 09/28/2016 - 10:05

Updated plans for the planked wood sideboard

You recently updated this design with doors that can be seen through and a built in wne rack. (If was stained a dark wood color) Would you be able to share those adjust plans? It would look perfect in my dining room with the famehouse table we have previously built. Thanks.

jjalbert19

Tue, 10/25/2016 - 13:14

issues with top and frame

I am currently in the Middle of this build and I am ready to get the top on and am noticing that I have a lip on one end then go flush near the middle and the have a lip again.. I have checked everything and I am Square on all parts. any suggestions on how to fix this or was this an issue for anyone else?

craw4dz

Sat, 10/29/2016 - 20:49

Hutch?

I love this and am planning on building it to replace an old particle board china hutch I sold. Any chance you have plans for the top part of the hutch? With cabinet drawers? I'm sure I could figure something out, but I'd love some guidance :) Thanks!