PIN ME!!!
So yes, I realize this plan has been a long time coming! Last Christmas I wanted to build something special for my cute little niece. My brother and sister-in-law said how much she enjoyed her dress up clothes so naturally she would need a place to store them. No ordinary closet would do, and the dress up centers for sale looked a little too childish or cheap. I not only wanted to build her something beautiful but something that would out last this short “dress up” stage. So I decided on a style that I liked and I included removable shelves and made the rod and supports easily removal as well. Making this is a timeless piece that could be used for a long time.
Picking out her next wardrobe!
Don’t forget to add some personization!
She loves the shoe storage!
Required Tools
- Miter Saw
- Circular Saw
- Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig
- Kreg Rip-Cut Circular Saw Guide (Optional but strongly encouraged for breaking down plywood)
- Cordless Drill
- Brad Nailer
- Level
- Tape Measure
- Safety Glasses
- Ear Protection
Materials
- 2x 1/2″ x 48″ x 96″ plywood
- 4x 1 x 3 x 72″
- 2x 1 x 2 x 72″
- 2x 2 x 2 x 96″
- 1x 1 x 6 x 48″
- 2x Drawer Knobs
- 16″ Drawer Slides
- 1″ Pocket Hole Screws
- 1-1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
- 1″ Wood Screws
- 1-1/4″ Brad Nails
Cut List
Cut List, Boards
Plywood Cut List
Dimensions
Dress Up Center Plans
Step 1: Assemble side frames
Step 2: Assemble Sides
Step 3: Assemble Base Frame
Step 4: Add Back
Step 5: Add lower shelf
Step 6: Assemble Drawer Box
Step 7a: Install drawer slides and box
Step 7b: Install drawer face
Step 8: Assemble Top
Step 9: Attach Top
Step 10a: Cut supports as shown
Step 10b: Install supports and rod
Step 11: Assemble shelves
Step 12: Install removable shelves
Finishing
For the finish we went with a dark walnut stain as the base coat. Then painted over it with a flat white and distressed it to allow the stain to show through.
My wife will be posting a tutorial on distressed finishing and when she does I will link up to it!
Comments
As always if you have any questions don’t hesitate to comment below and especially don’t forget to post pictures of your finished products in the comments! ENJOY!
