Hanging Around: DIY Catch-All Mirror Cabinet
Make the most of vertical space with this dollar store mirror turned stylish storage solution.
Dress up a dorm room, a bathroom or even a bedroom door with this space-saving mirror cabinet. Instead of spending $50-$100 on similar cabinets, make one yourself with a dollar store mirror, a few pieces of wood and easy-to-find hardware.
Materials Needed
- (2) 1x4 x 50-3/4” boards
- (4) 1x4 x 13-1/4” boards
- (16) 1-3/4” wood screws + matching bit
- drill
- 14-3/4” x 50-3/4” 1” board
- construction adhesive
- dollar store mirror
- painter’s tape
- spray paint
- cup hooks
- (2) 2” wood screws
- 13-1/4" metal pipe
- (3) small hinges + screws
- decorative metal sheet
- handle + corresponding screws
- magnetic door latch
- (2) rubber bumpers
- screwdriver
Assemble the Frame
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Start by laying out two 50-3/4-inch long 1x4 boards. Drill parallel holes at 1/2 inch from the top, 7 inches, 14 inches and 1/2 inch from the bottom on each board. Once the holes have been drilled, attach the cross pieces. Position the four 13-1/4-inch boards at each of the pre-drilled points, and attach with 1-3/4-inch wood screws. These measurements will fit a mirror approximately 48-50 inches long and 12-14 inches wide. Adjust the measurements to suit a different size mirror.
Attach the Mirror and Paint
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Attach the mirror to a 50-3/4x14-3/4-inch board using construction adhesive. Once dry, tape off the glass surface of the mirror, and spray paint the frame and door.
Attach Hardware
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At the top of the cabinet frame, add four cup hooks to the bottom of the first two boards. Drill two holes 3 inches below the third shelf on each side of the cabinet. Using 2-inch wood screws, secure a 13-1/4-inch metal pipe. On the back of the door, mount a piece of decorative aluminum sheeting using square wooden dowels and construction adhesive.
Complete the cabinet by adding a cabinet pull centered on the edge, along with three small hinges. On the inside of the handle, place a magnetic door latch to hold the door closed, and place two small rubber bumpers at the top and the bottom for soft closing.
Put It to Use
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Hang bracelets, necklaces and rings from the hooks, drape flowy scarves from the pipe, and hang earrings on the aluminum sheet for the ultimate organized space saver.
