Built-in wardrobes upgraded with shelving

JoeAzza

A built-in wardrobe renovated with extra shelving and longer hanging space.

The project

One of my niece’s has three built-in wardrobes that were built to suit suit her young family. Now they are growing up, the robes need longer hanging space and extra shelving. I reconfigured the area and built extra shelving for each robe and refitted the top shelving, giving much needed extra hanging space and more shelves.

Steps

Step 1

Measure and cut melamine sheets for shelving unit. I used a Makita track saw, I was surprised with the finished cut edge, no chipping of the melamine, this track saw allows a scoring cut of 2mm, then the full cut, reducing chipping.

Step 2

Install edging and drill shelving pin holes, using home made pin shelf jig. Measure and cut adjustable shelves, then install edging. Fit adjustable shelves.

Step 3

Install existing shelves and drawers. Install new shelving. Install top shelf and wardrobe rail.

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• Melamine 16mm
• White iron-on edging
• Screw caps 
• Countersunk screws
• Shelving pins.

Tools used in the project:

• Track saw
• Hot air gun 
• Drill 
• Impact driver
• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Screwdriver
• Pocket hole jig
• Clamps.

More inspiration for your wardrobe renovation

Bunnings Workshop contributor Alyce_Pham completed a wardrobe makeover with extra storage using new shelves, hanging rails and storage baskets.

Community member raniia completed a wardrobe makeover adding extra storage using homemade drawers plus hanging rods.

Get more ideas from 6 ways to add more storage to your wardrobe.