Build A Cabinet Base

Start by building the individual cabinets.

Build a cabinet base.

This cabinet style features long face frame overhangs that align perfectly with the kitchen walls. Make cabinets as wide as you like but remember that the wider the doors the greater the tendency to rack and warp. But you can also make a separate base that s the total length of the cabinet assembly and build shorter cabinets to make up the difference. At 24 deep standard base cabinets allow you to bend over and reach in to retrieve anything at the back.

Standard base cabinets measure 34 1 2 high for a 36 high work surface with a 1 1 2 countertop. A face frame base kitchen cabinet carcass is ideal for both new and remodeled kitchen plans. Even without a major renovation adding new cabinets can change the overall feel of the room. Add a toe kick over the cabinet for an overall safe and smart build.

Standard counter depth is 25 which the cabinets themselves being 24 to allow for a 1 countertop lip. Make sure to read the general how to build cabinets post here so you can see the different types of cabinets pros and cons of each a general overview of cabinet parts and general assembly. Standard counter height is 36 with the cabinets usually being around 34 5 tall to allow room for the countertop material. It s surprisingly easy to build base cabinets.

In this post we will look at specific dimensions and assembly for base cabinets. Hand building your face frame base kitchen cabinet will save you hundreds of dollars. These are made with 3 4 19mm plywood joined together with glue and pocket screws. Learn how to build base cabinets for your next diy project including creating plans for your own custom cabinets.

Most factory built cabinets have a recessed toe kick that s typically about 4 in. But i wanted a really nice natural color for the bottom doors so i used the hickory 2 x4 purebond plywood panels for the doors on the base cabinets and pantry. These smaller panels are a lot easier to handle than full sheets and since most of my cabinets were built 24 wide i did that on purpose i only had to cut the door panels down in one direction since the 2. I made two for drawers and a center cabinet for shelves and doors.