• Home
  • DIY
    • DIY
    • crafts
    • Christmas
    • sewing projects
    • Weekend Projects
    • Frugal Finds
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

Saving 4 Six

  • Family/Marriage
    • Marriage
    • Family
    • Homeschool
  • Recipes/Cook for a Month
    • Recipes
    • Cook For A Month
    • Freezer Meals
    • Think Tank Thursday
    • Make Ahead
  • Organization
Home » Closet Office Upper Cabinets
This blog contains affiliate links.

December 12, 2013 · 7 Comments

Closet Office Upper Cabinets

DIY

Tweet
Share9
Share
Pin941
950 Shares

So, a couple weeks ago I revealed my closet office.  You know the one, right?!  If you don’t, you can see all the details of that post HERE.

, Saving 4 Six

In that post I told you that you would not believe what we made the upper cabinets from, so today I’m going to show you my little secret.

For months at church, I kept seeing this ugly, dusty cabinet in the back foyer with a sign on it that said” if you want me, take me”.  I kept trying to think of a purpose for this interesting piece but to no avail.

, Saving 4 Six

, Saving 4 Six

But one day we were there and it hit me…  cut it down and make upper cabinets for my closet office instead of just having a desk in there.  I asked My Better Half, who is the brawn behind my madness, if he thought it would work and he did!!!

, Saving 4 Six

, Saving 4 Six

, Saving 4 Six

Using his tablesaw, he cut them down and using his jigsaw, added a decorative curve in the base of each of the cabinets.  I painted them white and he mounted them to the wall.

, Saving 4 Six

, Saving 4 Six

The tops were mounted flush with the ceiling of the closet, so he attached a piece of crown molding to the top to create a cabinet effect.

, Saving 4 Six

This gave the top of the cabinets a finished look.  My Better Half also put a curved board at the top center of the cabinets to tie them together.  I found the light at ReStore over a year ago for $4.  I wasn’t sure where I was going to use it until we started this project!

, Saving 4 Six

My Better Half built the craftsman style cabinet doors himself for just a few dollars.  He’s writing that post with detailed step by step instructions.

The space was kind of dark after the upper cabinets went in so we installed lighting in the bottoms of the cabinets.  I love the look this provides.

, Saving 4 Six

I could not be more thrilled with the way these upper cabinets turned out and I certainly can’t beat the price!!

, Saving 4 Six

Blessings,

, Saving 4 Six

If you like what you see, follow along:

, Saving 4 Six, Saving 4 Six, Saving 4 Six, Saving 4 Six
Tweet
Share9
Share
Pin941
950 Shares
Previous Post: « LEGO Minifigure Family Holiday Greeting
Next Post: Homemade Frozen Pizzas »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Rhonda says

    December 13, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    That is an amazing recycle! Your husband is very talented. Does he do woodworking or carpentry for a living too? Or just to keep up with your ideas? 🙂

    Reply
  2. Loribeth says

    December 13, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    I’m envious!! That is such a cute office space. It’s always nice to be able to retrofit something like that to make a space useful. And you’d never know it had been something completely different!

    Reply
  3. Joy@aVintageGreen says

    December 15, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    I was just waiting to read this post, to see how the upper cabinets were built/installed. Couldn’t have guessed ! Absolutely lovely.
    Joy

    Reply
  4. Gail @ BibleLoveNotes.com says

    December 16, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Had to go see how you did the project first and then read this one. You and your husband are a great team. I’m not sure how you saw the potential in that old cabinet, but the result is wonderful.

    Reply
  5. Julie says

    December 16, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Genius! What a diamond in the rough! You and your husband did a wonderful job!

    Reply
  6. Ginger says

    January 16, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Featuring YOU today! Thanks for linking up to {wow me} wednesday!

    Ginger @ GingerSnapCrafts.com

    Reply
  7. Betty819 says

    July 1, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    What a great job your DH did remodeling your closet..I’ve seen pictures where people have used a double closet like this but I’d have cautaphobic without a window..I’d have to put a portable fan in there to be able to breathe.
    If my DH didn’t have his solid cherry Hooker brand desk, I’d really consider having somebody to make a set up like your DH did. Using the old cabinet or desk from church was a savings for you and using it the way he did was certainly creative. Tell DH he should start his own business! Thanks for sharing your tuitorial.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

About Me

https://saving4six.com/

Welcome to Saving 4 Six! I'm Carrie, a wife and frugal mother of four. This is my soap box, where I share money saving ideas, tips, and projects. Stick around...I hope you'll be inspired to save too.

Pinterest

Categories

7 Ways I Encourage My Husband

7 ways I encourage my husband

10 Ways I Love On My Man

10 Ways I Love On My Man
  • About Me
  • Privacy Policy and Disclosures
  • Disclaimer

Copyright © 2023 · Captivating Theme On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT