DIY Over-the-Toilet Shelf

By The Awesome Orange
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Have a small bathroom that is lacking storage? Well I have the perfect DIY Over-The-Toliet Shelf project to help you out! Display the pretty stuff and hide the not so pretty necessities behind the doors!

Difficulty easy

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Square
    Square
  • Table Saw
    Table Saw
  • Tape Measure
    Tape Measure
  • Drill (cordless)
    Drill (cordless)
  • Sander
    Sander

Materials

Wood Products

  • 1 Board , 1x6 , 96"
  • 1 Board , 1x6 , 72"
  • 1 Plywood , 1/4" Thick , Half Sheet

Hardware & Supplies

  • 28 1 1/4" Pocket Holes Screws
  • 3 1 1/4" Wood Screws (for french cleat)
  • 1 Wood Glue
  • 1 Sandpaper
  • 1 Stain/Finish
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Cut List & Parts

  • 4 Shelves , 18" x 5.5" x 3/4"
  • 2 Sides , 27.5" x 5.5" x 3/4"
  • 1 Bottom Shelf Trim , 18" x 2" x 3/4"
  • 2 Doors , 10 1/4" x 9 1/2" x 1/4"
  • 1 French Cleat , 18" x 3.5" x 3/4"
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Directions

  • Check Dimensions & Cut List

    Prior to starting this project, check the dimensions and cut list.

    Step 1

  • Rip Dados

    Using the table saw rip dados in two shelf pieces to create the tracks that the doors will slide in. You can also use a router, if preferred. On the top shelf the dados with be 1/4" deep and bottom shelf need to be 1/8" deep. This will allow proper installation of the doors.

    Step 2

  • French Cleat

    Rip the french cleat at a 45 degree angle on the table saw.

    Step 3

  • Start Assembly

    Drill 3/4" pocket holes and assemble using wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket holes screws. Start assembling with the two sides, bottom shelf and trim, then working your way up the shelves. Pay close attention to orientation of bottom and top shelf with dados. If they aren't oriented correctly doors won't work. (See picture for best pocket hole orientation.)

    Step 4

  • Install French Cleat

    Install top of french cleat with countersunk 1 1/4" wood screws.

    Step 5

  • Attach Top

    Using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue attach top.

    Step 6

  • Finger Pulls

    Drill 1" finger holes pulls 2" from top and 2" from side.

    Step 7

  • Finish It!

    Sand and then finish it in your choice of stain, paint, or sealer! And then lastly install doors. Place back door in back dado at the top and it will fall into bottom dado. Repeat with front door. Waxing the dado track with help with opening and closing the doors.

    Step 8

  • Visit www.theAwesomeOrange.com

    Visit www.theAwesomeOrange.com for more photos of this build!

    Step 9