Build your own wardrobe: From planning to production

Want to build a wardrobe yourself? Then there are a few things you should know. Because building a closet yourself doesn't just involve a lot of effort. You also need the right know-how.

Nevertheless, you shouldn 't be so easily dissuaded from your plans. Especially if you have a furnish a small room a DIY wardrobe makes perfect sense.

However, a self-built wardrobe can also liven up spacious living rooms. We'll now tell you what you need to consider to build the perfect wardrobe yourself. Are you ready?

Planning your self-built wardrobe

Building furniture yourself requires more than just craftsmanship. Precise planning is also more important than many people realize. After all, projects like a wooden wardrobe can't just be done on the side.

It requires a lot of preparation and specialist knowledge. So before you get to work, you should plan your closet. Ask yourself the following questions and answer them honestly for yourself:

• How much space do I have available for the self-built wardrobe?
• What do I want to store in it?
• What is my budget?
• What is my level of craftsmanship?
• Do I have the right equipment/tools?

Don't worry if you've stumbled over one or two of these questions. We wouldn't be pamo. if we didn't have the right solution for your problems.

We'll get to that in a moment. First, let's delve a little deeper into the topic of "DIY".

Design your own closet: Creativity and function

If you want to configure or design a closet, you should first consider your Furnishing style take a closer look at it.

After all, your masterpiece should fit into the overall picture and not look like a foreign object. Since not only when Furnishing a shared flat Design and functionality play an overriding role, a wooden wardrobe is rather unsuitable for modern living spaces.

Classic, closed closets are no longer up to date and destroy the desired airy and homely ambience.

What's more, cutting wood for wardrobe doors and carcasses is not so easy for non-professionals. This is because you need special equipment that hardly anyone has in their toolbox.

Selecting materials and tools

If you want to build a wooden wardrobe or even an entire wall unit yourself, you will need numerous materials and tools. To give you an idea of what to expect, we have broken down the basics for you.

• Cabinet parts for the base, frame and back panel
• Wood for the cabinet doors
• Hinges
• Shelves
• Door handles
• Dowels
• Screws
• Glue
• Nails if necessary
• Circular saw
• Jigsaw
• Mitre saw
• Planer
• Cordless screwdriver
• Hammer
• Folding rule
• Pencil
• Protective film for the floor
• Primer
• Varnish/paint
• Paintbrush

But that's not all, of course. Because you also have to build the wardrobe somewhere. You wouldn't want to fire up a circular saw and jigsaw in your bedroom, would you?

Apart from the specialist knowledge and materials required, there is a simpler and cleaner solution for building a wardrobe yourself without too much effort. Because we promised you a solution and here it is!

Step-by-step: building your wardrobe

With pamo., building your own wardrobe is a pleasure. Because we've already done most of the work for you. Whether you want to build a wardrobe, clothes or shoe cabinet yourself, you'll not only find ready-made kitsbut also DIY individual parts and matching Accessories.

And if you are looking for a special living situation, such as the Furnishing an attic apartmenta special solution, we can offer you customized solutions with our in-house Custom-made products.

But let's not keep you in suspense any longer. If you want to build an innovative wardrobe yourself, you can do it with water pipes and other Accessories in no time at all.

So you have more time for the essentials: Yourself. What's more, your self-built cabinet will also look great.

Using our popular closet as an example, we'll show you what the individual steps are and what you need to bear in mind KIM II.

The highlight: you can add a chest of drawers to the wardrobe system for maximum storage space.

Included in the scope of delivery:

• Water pipes with thread
• Fittings
• Plates
• Wall plugs for wall mounting
• Black screws
• Floor protection pads

You also need

• 2 helping hands
• Hammer
• Drill & drill bit
• Phillips screwdriver

Let's get started:

1. Step: Sort all the individual parts

First, sort the individual parts supplied according to their appearance. You don't need to know the names at this point. It's just a matter of making the DIY wardrobe project as easy as possible for you by being well prepared. If the individual parts are identical, this will save you valuable time, as you won't have to search for them unnecessarily.

2. Step: Prepare the individual parts and screw them together in the right place

Now lay out your cabinet properly on the floor:

1. Place the three floor protection pads right at the bottom.
2. Place a water pipe vertically above each one.
3. This is followed by a connecting piece.
4. The next layer is another water pipe.
5. Place a fitting and a total of two water pipes horizontally on top of this.
6. Finally, lay out the six short water pipes and the plates.

As all the water pipes have a screw thread on both sides, all you have to do is screw the individual parts together. You don't need any tools for this!

3. Step: Attach the clothes rails to the wall

As soon as all the individual parts are firmly connected together, place the wardrobe in the position you have planned for it. Now mark the drill holes on the wall with a pencil.

Now all you have to do is attach the wall plugs and fix them to the wall using the black screws provided.

4. Step: Assemble the chest of drawers

Since building a chest of drawers yourself is also a task for a real carpenter, you should rather do without it. If you already have a matching chest of drawers at home, you can of course skip the assembly at this point.

Otherwise, you'll have to do it again using the assembly instructions provided. But don't be surprised. Because the easy assembly of pamo. Furniture you are definitely spoiled 😉

5. Step: Combine the clothes rail with the chest of drawers to create an individual wardrobe

Now all you have to do is place the chest of drawers under your clothes rail system and your home will shine in a completely new light. Because the Industrial style brings the urban lifestyle into your home.

Customizations and extensions

If you have a furnish a small room it is advisable to adjust the wardrobe size accordingly. Here are KIM I, LAS or ALVA METAL are a better choice.

If the KIM II including chest of drawers is not enough to give your clothes an honorable place, you can also use additional Clothes rails for the wall- or Ceiling mounting can be added.

This way, you can not only build your wardrobe yourself, but also easily adapt it to your needs. You can find more ideas and inspiration in our blog post Extend clothes rails.

Avoid mistakes: Tips and tricks

Would you like to put together a wardrobe yourself? Then you'll succeed effortlessly with the following tips and tricks.

1. Allow sufficient time for your project:
   Even if your "build your own wardrobe" project is completely effortless with the products from pamo. Because the saying "good things take time" applies to all areas of life.
   If you are completely overtired or rushed, mistakes can happen that cost you time and nerves.
2. Don't let other people put you off:
   Even if grandma still has an old wardrobe in the attic, you can furnish your living area however you like.
3. Before you start your project, you should carefully measure the available space:
   Feel free to line the area with newspaper. This will give you a better idea of the effect of the finished object.

Conclusion

Building a wardrobe yourself is usually nerve-wracking and not feasible for non-professionals. This is especially true for a wooden cabinet. Only professionals have the necessary expertise and equipment.

But that shouldn't put you off your project. Because with products and DIY accessories from pamo. your dream of building it yourself will come true.

Speaking of which: we have explained how you can easily make other extraordinary industrial style furniture yourself here explained for you here.

FAQ

What do I need to build a wardrobe myself?

To build a wardrobe yourself, you need the right materials and tools. If you want to save yourself a lot of time, money and stress, use the kits and DIY accessories from pamo. This will make your project a breeze.

Which wood for a DIY wardrobe?

If you want to build a wooden wardrobe, you should use birch wood. With the right equipment, it is easier to work with than other types of wood.

Is it worth building a wardrobe yourself?

Building a wooden cabinet yourself is not worth it. In addition to the required materials, you also need to buy the right tools. By contrast, you can easily AND inexpensively build a cabinet from water pipes yourself.

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