From Empty Space to Massive Storage
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What started as a simple hallway update quickly turned into a full-blown transformation. Initially, I just wanted to move a small partition wall to give our kitchen more space (and, of course, add an arch—because why not?). But once I got started, I couldn't stop.
I ended up moving the wall, adding sconces, patching things up, painting with dreamy limewash, painting all the doors, and replacing the baseboards and trims. Then came the big realization—our 6x19-foot hallway had so much untapped potential for storage. So, I designed a 9-foot-long storage cabinet with 16 drawers (including four sneaky hidden ones) and a center cabinet with floating shelves.
The DIY vs. Custom Drawer Dilemma
The thought of building 16 drawers myself is exciting but also a little terrifying. So, I turned to Cabinet Door Store for custom dovetail drawer boxes. I've used their drawers before, and they are strong, beautiful, and easy to assemble—perfect for a big project like this.
Ordering Custom Drawers—Made Easy
The Cabinet Door Store offers:
Prefinished Baltic Birch Drawer Boxes (great value, easy to assemble)
Unfinished Baltic Birch Plywood Drawer Boxes (DIY-friendly, what I chose!)
Hardwood Dovetail Drawer Boxes (top-tier quality)
Ordering is simple:
Measure and plan your drawer sizes (width, depth, height).
Choose your drawer slides and factor in their width.
Pick your boxes and finish options on The Cabinet Door Store website.
Enter your dimensions and add to cart.
Their team is super helpful if you have any questions!
All components of a drawer.
Assembling the Drawers (Yes, It's Satisfying)
I opted for unfinished, unassembled drawers to save money, and putting them together was surprisingly fun. Here's the quick version of all the steps I took to assemble:
What You Need: Mallet, wood glue, sandpaper, tapping block, damp rag
Steps:
Lightly sand all pieces.
Apply glue to the front and back panels.
Tap the side panels into place using a tapping block.
Slide in the bottom panel, glue the final piece, and tap it in.
Wipe excess glue and let dry.
Boom—dovetail perfection! I sealed mine with this wax oil for a natural, durable finish.
This hallway project turned out better than I imagined, and I love how functional it is now. Thanks to Cabinet Door Store for helping bring my storage dreams to life!
Want to see the progress in action? Check out my daily Stories or DM me on IG—I'm happy to answer any questions!
Happy Organizing!
