DIY Wine Cabinet Plans

Build an X Wine Storage Cabinet for Functional and Stylish Storage

Do you have a collection of wine? I have the perfect DIY wine cabinet plans! This gorgeous cabinet features six cubbies on either side of two X shapes that will hold quite the collection! The cabinet can be finished in a variety of ways, plus casters can be added for portability!

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Materials:

  • 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws
  • 2-1/2″ pocket hole screws
  • 1-1/4″ brad nails
  • Edge banding, optional
  • Wood Glue
  • Sandpaper (100, 150, 220 grits)
  • Finishing supplies

Lumber:

  • 2 – 2×2 at 6′
  • 2 – 2×2 at 8′
  • 2 sheets of 3/4″ plywood (PureBond plywood would be a great choice!)

Cut List:

  • 4 – 2×2 at 32-3/4″ – Legs
  • 4 – 2×2 at 18″ – Side Frames
  • 2 – 3/4″ plywood at 18″ x 27-3/4″ – Side Panels
  • 4 – 2×2 at 27″ – Back Frame & Front Stretchers
  • 1 – 3/4″ plywood at 27″ x 27-3/4″ – Back Panel
  • 1 – 3/4″ plywood at 18″ x 27″ – Bottom
  • 2 – 3/4″ plywood at 19-1/2″ x 29-1/4″ – Dividers
  • 10 – 3/4″ plywood at 4″ x 19-1/2″ – Cubby Dividers
  • 1 – 3/4″ plywood at 17-1/2″ x 19-1/2″ – Shelf
  • 1 – 3/4″ plywood at 22″ x 31″ – Top
  • 4 – 3/4″ plywood at 10-3/8″ x 19-1/2″ – X Shelf
  • 2 – 3/4″ plywood at 19-1/2″ x 21-3/8″ – X Shelf

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Step One

Cut the pieces for the legs, the side frames, and the side panels. With the pocket hole jig set for 1-1/2″ material, drill pocket holes in each end of the frame pieces. Attach the pieces to the legs as shown using glue and 2-1/2″ pocket hole screws.

Cut the pieces for the side panels. Set the pocket hole jig for 3/4″ material and drill pocket holes in all four edges of the panels. Insert the panel into the frame positioning it so that the back face is flush with the inside face of the frame. Secure using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws.

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Step Two

Cut the pieces for the back frame and the back panel. With the pocket hole jig set for 1-1/2″ material, drill pocket holes in each end of the frame pieces. Attach the pieces to the legs as shown using glue and 2-1/2″ pocket hole screws.

Cut the piece for the back panel. Set the pocket hole jig for 3/4″ material and drill pocket holes in all four edges of the panel. Insert the panel into the frame positioning it so that the back face is flush with the inside face of the frame. Secure using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws.

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Step Three

Cut the pieces for the front stretchers. With the pocket hole jig set for 1-1/2″ material, drill pocket holes in each end of the stretcher pieces. Attach the pieces to the legs as shown using glue and 2-1/2″ pocket hole screws.

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Step Four

Cut the piece for the bottom. Set the pocket hole jig for 3/4″ material and drill pocket holes in all four edges of the panel. Insert the panel into the frame positioning it so that the top face is flush with the upper face of the front stretcher. Secure using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws.

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Step Five

Cut the pieces for the dividers and the cubby dividers. Cut the notch in the larger divider using a jigsaw, then drill pocket holes as shown. Note that there will be a left and a right piece. Attach the cubby dividers to the larger divider using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails. To aid in positioning the pieces, cut 4″ spacers from scrap wood to ensure that the cubby dividers are evenly spaced.

Insert the entire divider assemblies into the cabinet and secure in place using 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws through the holes drilled in the larger divider piece. Secure the cubby dividers with 1-1/4″ brad nails through the side panels into the cubby dividers.

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Step Six

Cut the piece for the shelf and drill pocket holes in each side edge. Position the shelf inside the cabinet as shown, then secure using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws.

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Step Seven

Cut the piece for the top. Position it so that 1/2″ overhangs the sides and the front. Secure in place using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails.

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Step Eight

Cut the pieces for the X shelves. Cut a 15 degree bevel as indicated in each of the smaller pieces. This will allow the pieces to be constructed in the angle to fit into the center. Drill pocket holes as shown, then attach to the longer single piece using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws.

Insert the X shelves into the cabinet as shown. There will be no need to secure them to the cabinet.

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Finish as desired. Do you plan on building from these DIY wine cabinet plans? I would love to see the finished project! Send photos to me at cher {at} designsbystudioc {dot} com.

If you ever get stuck with the plans or have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the email address above – I’d be happy to walk you through it!