So I built a box and it fits under the stairs. Now for the real fun. At the time, I had never installed drawers and the thought of getting it done was so confusing. But I had to go keep going because this idea in my head was completely attainable. I had so many questions, so I did phone a friend who thankfully helped me via video chat. In fact, one of the most wonderful things to come out of having a platform for DIY and home renovation is that I've gotten to know and gain insight from people that have so much more experience than I do.
First, I primed the box because I knew I didn't want to leave it a natural wood color. Next, it was time to install the drawers. After determining the drawer heights and depth, it was time to install the slides and build the drawers. The amount of math this took completely brought me back to high school. I'm usually a "guess-timator" and pretty free-spirited when it comes to doing work so this was another example of me stretching my skillset. I needed to be more exact and precise than ever. I used a circular saw and Kreg saw guide to cut the pieces to build the boxes. Initially, I wasn't sure if I wanted an open face drawer, but as I was assembling the boxes and doing more research, decided ultimately that I wanted a face frame on the drawers.
To build the face frames I used MDF board which is a pressed wood that is less expensive than solid wood. This wood isn't recommended for areas that may be exposed to moisture. I chose this simply for budget reasons and because the MDF would be away from moisture in the hallway. Once the face frames were built, it was time to paint! I chose black because I already had black on the walls and simply because black is beautiful. I came up with a design for the front using skewers. Yes, I used skewers like you would in the kitchen. I wanted dowels and these worked. I cut them to the height of the drawer and glued them in place. I love the textured look it gives to the drawers, and I did leave this section a natural wood color. And finally, I added pulls, that match the hardware in the kitchen.
What do you think of the final look? Also, think of any unused space in your home and challenge yourself to make it functional! Tell me about it in the comments.
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