Modern furniture has a high cost, and can be used for its manufacture various materials, in addition, models differ in size, shape, appearance and content. An excellent solution for a living room, bedroom or other room would be corner cupboard, which does not take up much space, is characterized by high capacity and interesting appearance. Creating a corner cabinet with your own hands is easy if you carefully understand this process.
Immediately before the process of creating a structure, you should decide on the dimensions, materials and tools that will be used, and also think about the purpose of the cabinet. Initially, a project is formed, for which drawings are created, according to which parts are prepared that are firmly connected to each other.
A decision is made whether the corner cabinet will be triangular or L-shaped, trapezoidal or five-walled.
- If you decide to assemble the furniture yourself, you should prepare for this process and purchase the necessary materials and tools: direct material for creating a cabinet, and the formation of a structure from plasterboard, which differs, is considered relevant affordable price , ease of use, ecological purity
- and durability;
- profiles from which the frame will be formed;
- pendants;
- screws and glue;
- mirrors, if you plan to decorate the closet with them;
- accessories that ensure ease of use of the structure;
- rollers and guides, if compartment doors are made;
- cabinet cladding material;
drill, screwdriver, grinder, sharp knife for cutting drywall, level and other small tools.
Working with drywall is considered so simple that it usually does not require specific tools.
Tools
Drywall sheets
Preparing parts A do-it-yourself plasterboard cabinet is made only after pre-creation
You need to decide what parts the corner cabinet will consist of. Usually there is one large section for things that are placed on hangers. The other section is narrow and divided into several small compartments, which are separated by shelves. Often, an additional open pencil case is formed on one side. The standard dimensions of such elements are:
- the height of the cabinet itself can vary from 180 to 220 cm;
- width of two different elements corner cabinet can be from 45 to 80 cm;
- It is advisable to leave a distance between shelves ranging from 30 to 35 cm;
- drawers and shelves usually have a width of 40 to 45 cm;
- It is advisable to make boxes with a depth of 25 to 30 cm.
It is considered optimal to have two large sections at the top, called mezzanines, which are used to store large and rarely used products and things, and at the bottom there is a narrow compartment for shoes.
After determining the dimensions and compartments of the structure, you need to perform the following steps yourself:
- determine the angle where the cabinet will be located;
- depending on its parameters, determine the exact dimensions of the cabinet;
- create a sketch that will allow you to calculate the base, cover and plinth;
- divide the entire interior space of the cabinet into separate sections, for which vertical and horizontal partitions are used;
- calculate the doors of the structure;
- calculate required quantity ends covered with end tape.
Based on the resulting diagram, you can prepare the main parts of the cabinet. To do this, the main elements of the frame are made in accordance with the sketches. Metal profiles are cut with a grinder, and the sections are cleaned. Next, based on pre-made drawings, parts of plasterboard are formed, and it is advisable to use thin and sharp knife. All elements must have the same thickness.
Materials
Selecting a location and marking
It is advisable to decide on the installation location of the cabinet in advance, since the design itself is made according to the existing parameters given angle. It is usually installed in the living room, but can be intended for a bedroom or children's room. The filling and dimensions depend on the number of things that will be stored in the furniture.
After determining the installation location, markings begin, which allows you to determine where the main elements of the cabinet will be located. Since the product will be created from plasterboard, all frame elements will have to be attached to the wall, so fastening areas are outlined.
You will have to navigate by them during fastening and creating the frame.
Surface preparation and marking
Frame installation
- How to make a corner cabinet with your own hands using drywall? To do this, you first need to start installing and fastening the frame. The whole process is divided into stages:
- if it is planned to have lamps in the cabinet, then the areas where they will be fixed are marked, after which electrical wiring is supplied to this place;
- shock-absorbing rubber insulation is glued to the guide profile, and it is important to place it on the part that will be laid further on the base of the furniture;
- All guides are fixed along the lines of previously applied markings, and dowels and nails are used to secure them;
- then direct hangers are fixed on the wall, and for this you need to constantly focus on the markings;
- fasteners for securing the hangers depend on what material was used to create the base, since if it is concrete or brick, then it is advisable to use dowels with nails, and if the base is wooden, aerated concrete or expanded clay concrete, then strong screws or even nails are suitable, and it is also allowed use special dowels equipped with spacer whiskers and notches;
- racks located vertically are inserted into the fixed guides, after which they are secured with suspensions, and for this it is advisable to use short self-tapping screws equipped with a press washer;
Strong and reliable stiffeners are installed between the rack profiles, and the more of these elements are used, the more stable the structure will be, and there should be especially many of them in areas where it is planned to store heavy objects. It is allowed to use not only metal profiles to create a frame, but also wooden slats
, but this solution is used extremely rarely, since wood can absorb moisture or dry out, so the dimensions of the cabinet will change, which will lead to distortions or increased fragility.
Pasting profiles with damper tape
Metal profile is easy to cut
Ready frame
A corner cabinet made of plasterboard is created quite simply, since after the formation of a high-quality, durable and stable frame, you can begin covering it with plasterboard elements. To do this, follow the steps:
- blanks are made from plasterboard, for which parts are cut in accordance with the drawings, and it is recommended to use a hacksaw or an electric jigsaw for these purposes;
- To create a cabinet, it is advisable to choose durable wall plasterboard, the thickness of which will be at least 1.25 cm;
- all edges are processed with an edge plane;
- finished plasterboard elements are inserted into the corresponding sections of the frame, after which they are screwed with special screws for metal;
- the sheets are finally fixed, for which it is important to calculate the number of screws so that there is a distance of 20 cm between them;
- all screw heads are recessed by 1 mm;
- in areas where shelves will be located, furniture corners are installed;
- rods and lamps are installed;
- Based on the available dimensions, the creation of doors begins, which can be ordered ready-made.
After the work is completed, you will receive a full-fledged cabinet, but in order for it to have an attractive appearance, care should be taken to use finishing materials.
Drywall marking
Drywall cut
Fastening drywall panels
Screwing in screws with a screwdriver
Finished wall
Finishing
Finishing involves the following steps:
- all surfaces outside and inside are covered with a high-quality primer;
- joints are filled with gypsum plaster;
- then the serpyanka is glued;
- Painting corners are mounted at the corners;
- putty is applied, which is sanded after hardening;
- It is advisable to make two layers of putty;
- then the primer is applied again;
- after that the final ones apply Decoration Materials, which can be represented decorative panels, tiles or other materials.
It is advisable to use a mirror during finishing to increase the comfort of using the structure.
Perforated angle for processing corners
Cabinet Finish
Drawings and diagrams
The most important thing when creating a corner cabinet is to create a correct and accurate diagram and drawings. If they contain any errors, then it will not be possible to build a complete, durable and stable structure.
Drawings and diagrams can be obtained in different ways:
- independent creation, and the process can be performed manually or using special computer programs;
- ordering from specialists, which will require significant financial investments;
- search for ready-made drawings, but you should only use them if you are sure that they are correct and accurate.
Corner cabinets are considered an excellent solution for different rooms. They can be created from different materials, but the most optimal is the use of plasterboard, which is used to cover the frame from metal profiles. Such a cabinet will not require significant investment and is also easy to create. During independent work your own wishes and the existing dimensions of the selected angle are taken into account, so the design will be ideal for the installation location.
Making a corner cabinet for the kitchen yourself is quite difficult, but the resulting result will meet all expectations. Creating furniture for kitchens of non-standard dimensions depends on the layout of the room. Stores do not always offer corner cupboards, which can save space in a small kitchen.
Making a corner cabinet for the kitchen yourself is quite difficult, but the result will meet all expectations
Sometimes you may only need a floor cabinet, but the conditions of a small-sized kitchen do not allow it to be placed indoors. It will be cheaper to make it yourself than to spend money on ordering furniture of non-standard sizes. Having thought through the design first, you should begin to develop a drawing indicating all dimensions. Purchase necessary materials is made on the basis of the calculations made.
Laminated chipboard and MDF are always on sale for creating furniture. These types of materials are used in great demand. The specialists who sell them can immediately process the edges of the workpieces after cutting. If you order the drilling of holes in advance, this will allow you to connect the parts using dowels.
You can make not only small floor cabinets, but also furniture sets. They are necessary for storing utensils, dishes, household kitchen appliances, products. Before creating such a project, a kitchen plan is drawn up, which marks the location of the stove, sink, pipes, hood, etc. Wall cabinets allow you to disguise gas meter and wiring. They have shelves inside where utensils should be stored.
If the kitchen is already furnished, then a plan can help to increase its functionality. When compiling it, you need to make sure that the new furniture will fit between the already installed items. It may be necessary to make kitchen drawers, the exact measurements of which can be great importance. Furniture doors should swing open and recline freely, and drawers should slide out. When taking measurements in the kitchen, you should take into account that its corners may not be perfectly straight.
It is important that the corner cabinet can fit closely between adjacent pieces of furniture. The curvature of corners and walls leads to the fact that neighboring cabinets have walls that are 1 cm or more apart from each other in one place, and in another - such a gap disappears. This leads to a lack of space for new furniture. If you make a corner structure yourself, you can always make it smaller in size.
How to make a kitchen corner cabinet (video)
Materials for making your own furniture
A kitchen equipped with furniture should have furnishings in the same style. If there are pieces of furniture in the kitchen whose appearance is outdated, you can replace their facades. To do this you will need to purchase new materials. The decoupage technique is also suitable for this purpose. Furniture made from the same types of materials can be decorated in this style.
The choice of material can begin after determining the location where the kitchen cabinet will be located. It can be corner or wall, which is determined in advance. Preliminary measurements are taken, and then sawing is ordered.
It is possible to produce not only small floor cabinets, but also furniture sets Material used for manufacturing kitchen furniture, must meet the following requirements:
- resistance to high humidity and hot steam;
- strength;
- ease of care, etc.
Considered ideal laminated chipboard, having increased moisture resistance and density. The thickness of this material can be 16-18 mm. On top it is covered with a layer of artificial veneer. To make a kitchen cabinet, you can use the following types of materials:
- MDF boards;
- multiplex;
- solid wood.
In order to save materials, you will need to plan the production of furniture items small sizes. Eg, narrow wardrobe for dishes will not take up much space in the kitchen.
A wall cabinet for the kitchen, made of MDF boards, will withstand any adverse influences. The cost of this material is more expensive than chipboard, so the product will be of higher quality. Surface MDF boards can be matte or glossy, painted or laminated.
A kitchen furnished with multiplex furniture is resistant to mechanical stress. This material is considered moisture resistant and is made from thick veneer. Used to cover the surface polyurethane varnish. If you make custom curved panels, you can make a corner sideboard with a radius facade from this material.
Solid wood is the most expensive material who needs special impregnation, as well as processing protective varnish. From such a fabric you can make an elite sideboard for the kitchen by combining it with other types of materials. For example, these could be frames for facades.
DIY corner kitchen (video)
Preparing to design the model
The kitchen is a place for preparing food, so safety requirements must be observed in this room: the distance between the cabinets and the sink, table or stove must be acceptable. The corner design of the cabinet includes left and right sides, symmetrical to each other. The dimensions of the roof and bottom are usually completely the same. Some models may include a backdrop.
Height kitchen cabinet usually related to the height of the table, stove or sink. If the kitchen has a high ceiling, then you can make a pencil case with your own hands. The countertop, which is the lid of the cabinet, should protrude beyond the facade. The depth of the internal shelves is less than the lid and bottom, since otherwise the door of the product will not close. Wall cabinets sometimes they reach the ceiling, especially in small kitchens.
A kitchen furnished with multiplex furniture is resistant to mechanical stress In addition to the basic materials, auxiliary elements will be required:
- fittings (door hinges);
- lifting mechanism with a lock when the door is folded down;
- corners for hanging wall cabinets;
- shelf supports;
- dowels, pins, European screws for fastening elements;
- pens, etc.
Tools you will need:
- jigsaw;
- iron;
- drill;
- screwdriver;
- milling cutter;
- stapler, etc.
After cutting the material, you can begin assembly. It is carried out in the following sequence:
- Drill holes in the sides for the shelf holders. Connect them using jumpers that are horizontal.
- Secure the roof and bottom.
- Attach drawer guides to the body.
- Mount the backdrop and strengthen the back strip.
- Attach the false panel to the roof, sidewall and bottom.
- Hang the doors, having previously secured the hinges.
A sliding wardrobe is a very popular type of wardrobe, because it is not only spacious, but also takes up quite a bit of space. This piece of furniture is quite functional.
In this article we will tell you how to make a wardrobe with your own hands.
What is a coupe?
The concept of a coupe first appeared in France during the age of horse-drawn carriages. At that time, the city streets where the common people lived were so narrow that it was not always possible to open the cart door. This led to the appearance of carriages with sliding doors in the 17th century.
It is believed that the first carriage-coupe was invented by the French carriage master Jeanto. Whether this is actually true is unknown.
The crew of the coupe was considered to be flirtatious and frivolous, because this type of transport was usually used for secret meetings with ladies. Some linguistic experts believe that coupe comes from the word “couple,” which in French means extramarital affair.
Over time, compartment doors began to be used for train cars. As for the furniture industry, a wardrobe is any wardrobe with sliding doors.
Types of wardrobes
- Sliding wardrobes can be:
- Radial;
- Built-in;
- Hull;
- Straight;
- Corner.
Do-it-yourself built-in wardrobe technology
Instructions on how to make a wardrobe with your own hands:
- Selecting the material;
- We determine the degree, nature and technology of how the filling of the cabinet will be placed;
- We design the doors, choose the suspension option;
- Choosing a technology for fastening shelves;
- Preparing a niche;
- We make the necessary measurements and drawings;
- We purchase necessary materials and accessories;
- We cut out the required blanks;
- We assemble the wardrobe and install interior lights if necessary.
What is a wardrobe made of?
Before you start designing a cabinet, you need to decide on the material, because it directly determines the technology by which this piece of furniture will be manufactured.
Made of wood and lining
Wood is a classic material for making furniture. Today it is very prestigious to have furniture made from natural wood. But for a wardrobe - this is not the best choice, because due to more high humidity the wood may begin to warp.
If you still want to make a wooden cabinet, then choose straight-grained wood that does not have strands, knots or cracks. It must be treated with special compounds.
The lining can be made of plastic or MDF. There is no need to prepare it in advance. But the frame of the cabinet doors will still have to be made of wood.
From plasterboard
It is possible to make a cabinet from gypsum plasterboard, but it is quite difficult. In fact it will be building construction, not a piece of furniture.
Made from laminate, MDF, fiberboard
This optimal materials for the manufacture of this type of furniture. You can make a wardrobe out of these at home easily and simply. They have all the advantages of wood and none of its disadvantages.
There is just one caveat: it is advisable to choose fibreboard with a density higher than average.
What is the filling made of?
The filling determines how the cabinet space will be distributed, where the shelves and drawers will be located. Experts advise following the following recommendations:
- Wet place on the side;
- The necessary small things are at eye level;
- Dry – at the top;
- The most expensive thing is to distribute it into boxes.
The purpose of planning the filling is to achieve the smallest width of the shelves, which will be required when calculating the doors. To distribution internal space The closet must be approached responsibly.
The contents of the closet significantly influences how comfortable, convenient it will be and how many years it will last.
Wardrobe doors
Doors are the most complex part of the cabinet and require the most responsible approach. It is necessary to decide how many sashes will be needed and what width, the design of the suspension and stoppers.
Note!
How fewer doors in the closet, the more convenient it is to use. But this increases the risk of warping and stalling. The maximum width allowed for sashes is 60-70 cm.
In addition, the doors should not be wider than narrow shelf, otherwise, it will be impossible to get close to her. It is also desirable that the sashes overlap by at least 5-7 cm.
like this necessary thing, like a wardrobe, you don’t have to buy it, you can make it yourself. On the Internet it is easy to find drawings of the most different models sliding wardrobes. A hand-made cabinet will be a source of pride for you.
Photo of a do-it-yourself wardrobe
Note!
Note!
The closet plays an important role in any interior. It is not surprising that strict requirements are imposed on it: not to take up too much space, to be spacious, to have a sufficient number of shelves and drawers. The models on the market do not always fully satisfy individual wishes.
Owners of apartments with non-standard layouts find it even more difficult to choose an option that fits into the room. In this case, you can order a cabinet from specialists who will take into account all your wishes regarding the design and internal contents.
Unfortunately, this option is not affordable for everyone. Then the best solution the problem will be the use own hands and ingenuity, because assembling a cabinet yourself is not at all difficult!
Preparatory stage
For each the premises will be suitable your type of construction, so it’s worth familiarizing yourself with the main ones.
A cabinet with a closed front is a straight model with hinged doors. To open them you need to provide extra space, do not forget about this if you are making a closet for the hallway.
A cabinet with an open front has no doors, and its contents are in plain sight. It makes certain demands on order.
Wardrobe doors are installed on rail mechanism and open, moving apart. There are designs with top and bottom rails; which one to choose is a matter of taste.
Ideal design for built-in wardrobes
A corner cabinet fills a corner. Suitable for any size room, as long as it is square or similar in shape.
Having chosen a suitable design, you can begin to create a project for the future cabinet. Since this piece of furniture lasts for many years, it is worth considering what functionality may be required from it. It is better to build a drawing on whatman paper, recording all measurements there.
Decide on the location and dimensions of the cabinet. If there is a niche in the room - ideal, but if it is not possible to build it in, choose a place where nothing will interfere with it.
Consider the internal content: the location and number of shelves and drawers, their sizes, additional elements like mezzanines or interior lighting.
Don't forget about choice exterior finishing, jewelry. The colors “oak”, “alder”, “beech” are the most popular today. Or you can choose wood with an interesting pattern and leave the original pattern. Get creative and decorate the doors with a carved pattern.
Materials
The material can be natural wood, plywood, MDF or chipboard - they are all used by furniture manufacturers.
Wood is environmentally friendly, does not require additional decorations, and is convenient to work with. Wooden cabinet will last for many years and will look solid and impressive. An ideal choice for an interior in a classic style.
Plywood consists of glued veneer sheets (birch or trees are used coniferous species). This one is cheap practical material Suitable for making almost any furniture. It is best to choose laminated plywood (FOF brand).
Chipboard (chipboard) is the cheapest and most common option. When assembling your own closet, this is usually what you use. Short-lived.
Self-adhesive melamine film is also useful for processing the side edges.
The diameter of the rod must be at least 22 mm. The easiest way is to buy it in a specialized store. You can also buy pens there.
Tools
- Ruler, tape measure, pencil and others for taking measurements and drawing.
- Level.
- Jigsaw or hacksaw for cutting.
- Screwdriver or drill and screwdriver.
- Glue.
- Ratchet key.
- Iron for gluing the edging film.
- Accessories. Each door opening mechanism has its own kit.
- Confirmations for the cabinet from Chipboard is better buy 7 cm long with a diameter of 0.5 cm.
Progress
First of all, measurements are taken and a drawing of the future cabinet is constructed. The final result depends on a correctly drawn up drawing, so approach it with all seriousness.
It’s not difficult to make cabinet doors with your own hands, the main thing is to correctly calculate the dimensions. If its vertical height is less than the height of the opening, the door will not completely close it, and if it is more, it will not fit. When finding the horizontal dimension, we must not forget about the fastening elements: they will add a few millimeters to it. The width of the doors should be ~3 mm less than the opening.
Now you need to mark the placement of the fastening bolts on the sawn parts and drill all the holes.
Assembly begins with installing the bottom and attaching the walls to it. Make sure that assembled wardrobe fits into the allotted space and other furniture will not interfere with the opening of the doors. If you are making a wardrobe, the guides are installed at this stage.
The location of drawers and shelves is outlined, shelf supports and guides are installed. They must be strictly parallel to avoid distortion.
It's time to do the installation top shelves and roofs. A gap of ~7 cm is left between the ceiling and roof for the installation of confirmations. Fastening is done manually and finally tightened with a ratchet wrench.
The side shelves are attached to 4 confirmata (two on each side); in some cases, dowels (small wooden cylinders) are used. One end of the dowel is inserted into the cabinet wall, and a shelf is put on the other.
The last step is to install the doors. Before installation, attach the handles with the curve outward. Especially important for sliding doors correct installation mechanism. Take your time, act carefully.
It's time to start the finishing touches. Treat the sections with decorative film and decorate the facade. Install mirrors, interior lighting and other elements.
Tricks and nuances
Rely on existing cabinet designs when designing yours.
A corner cabinet requires more care in design and assembly than a straight one, so it may be too complicated for an inexperienced person.
If you lack experience, it is better to entrust cutting out the parts to a master. His hand will not tremble, and the cuts will be smooth and neat.
To avoid getting a part smaller than needed, consider the thickness of the saw. The wall thickness must be at least 18 mm. Otherwise, the strength of the structure will be insufficient.
While working on the drawing, pay attention to the curvature of the floor. If the floor is not level, gaps may appear between the doors. To avoid this, adjust the installation awnings for a swing mechanism, and change the height of the wheels for a sliding mechanism.
Guides for sliding doors should be parallel. Be extremely careful when marking and installing guides for drawers and shelves.
Drill holes for confirmations symmetrically. Use a drill suitable size. The exact number of confirmations depends on the number of parts. The confirmations are covered with plugs matching the color of the structure.
Installing a mirror begins with installing a seal around the perimeter. The film is glued to the chipboard sections using an iron. Iron it with a cloth, pressing it as tightly as possible. The edges can be trimmed with a regular knife.
Study photos of handmade cabinets: you will get a charge of inspiration and note interesting ideas for yourself.
We hope our tips helped answer the question of how to make a cabinet with your own hands.
Photos of do-it-yourself cabinets
Corner wardrobes are extremely ergonomic: due to their beveled shape, they do not appear bulky and, at the same time, are extremely spacious. Let's look at examples of how to make a corner cabinet with your own hands - what models can be implemented, what the typical dimensions and contents may be, and how to calculate the details using the example of ready-made drawings and diagrams.
Designs, drawings and photos of corner cabinets
Conventionally, corner cabinets can be divided into two categories: beveled trapezoidal and strictly rectangular, with diagonally and perpendicularly located facades. In both cases, the cabinet can be:
- Symmetrical and asymmetrical.
- With separate mezzanines and without mezzanines.
- Combined filling and allocated exclusively for shelves or hangers.
- With internal or external drawers.
- WITH different numbers facades (one-door, two-door, three-door).
- In the form of display cases, open shelving and designed for storing clothes.
We will only consider do-it-yourself wardrobe (dressing) corner wardrobe designs. 
Corner cabinets with perpendicular doors, most often, represent an attached composition of two ordinary cabinets of a slightly modified design. In rare cases, there may be cast structures, especially if the front part is sliding, like an accordion.
The advantage of trapezoidal corner cabinets is their large capacity and functionality. For example, the width of the outer sides can be reduced to a minimum and this will not interfere with placing hangers with bulky clothes - after all, the inner part expands towards the center.
Do-it-yourself corner cabinet: deciding on the dimensions
Before wondering how to make a corner cabinet with your own hands, you need to decide overall dimensions. Ergonomic shapes attract many, but it is not always possible to achieve what you want if the allotted space for placement is too small.
The smallest dimensions of a corner cabinet with your own hands can be compared to the typical dimensions of a kitchen wall unit. It occupies 600x600mm from the corner. In order for the facade to be of sufficient width (400 mm minimum), the depth of the pillars (sidewalls) is set to no more than 300 mm. Naturally, with such dimensions there is no question of placing the barbell under the hangers. Only shelves or hooks for clothes.
For a corner wardrobe with a compartment for hanging clothes, the distance from the corner, at least on one side, must be at least 800 mm. Then the depth of the stand can be set at 450mm, which is quite enough for hangers with light clothes (for “men’s” and outerwear, 500mm is required). Do-it-yourself corner cabinet diagrams are approximately the same, in the ratio of the depth of the stand and the remaining space for the facade. 
With asymmetrical options, it is quite possible to implement your plan with dimensions ranging from an angle of 850x650mm, 800x700mm, etc.
How to make a corner cabinet with your own hands using the example of a drawing
Let's consider a typical symmetrical model, with overall dimensions 2100x900x900mm. A do-it-yourself drawing of a corner cabinet will look like this. 
Along one of the sides, the width of the body allows for the placement of shelves; they must be made taking into account the required space for hanging the rod - from 500mm minimum. Drawers can be built into the section with shelves. The only nuance that should be taken into account in the future is the placement of hinges on the facade. The loop should not “get” into either the drawer or the shelf!
The height of the cabinet allows for the placement of two rods under clothes. A distance of 900-1100 mm is sufficient for short jackets, shirts, and the hem long dresses you can simply “throw” it over the lower rod. Or you can make a shelf at the top or bottom, for hats or shoes.
How to calculate the details of a corner cabinet with your own hands
After you have decided on the dimensions of the corner cabinet with your own hands, internal filling, you can start calculating the details. The simplest option is in the form of a table in the Excel office program. 
- We write down all the details in strict accordance with the texture of the drawing, first the length, then the width. If you enter the formula into tabular form By calculating the square footage of each part, you can sum it up and roughly estimate how big the cabinet will be.
- At the same time we denote visible sides, which will need to be rolled up with an edge in units. Formulas will also help you pre-calculate the footage of the end tape.
- I recommend highlighting the details irregular shape so as not to lose sight of them (for example, as in the table below - yellow). And also clearly show along which side they will be rolled with an edge.
- You can see how to calculate the size of the fronts for a corner cabinet. Strictly speaking, the facade part can be made of another material - for example, MDF or solid wood.
- A similar method is considered to be detailing fiberboard.
DIY corner cabinet cutting cards
The calculated dimensions of parts from Excel are transferred to special program cutting Parts for which the direction of the pattern is unimportant (for example, stiffeners, plinths, internal shelves) can be rotated to minimize waste. In our case, there is a reason to make the front part from a different material - the body of the corner cabinet with your own hands economically “lays” on two sheets. 
The cutting can be ordered from a third party along with PVC seaming. Typically, such services are provided by all companies selling chipboards. At home PVC conditions rolling it up is quite labor-intensive and it’s unlikely to work neatly. You will have to be content with melamine tape, the only advantage of which is its low cost. The table shows that you will need 28.83 linear meters. But it’s better to take it with a reserve, + 10-15%.
How to mark cabinet parts for drilling
If you correctly mark and drill all the parts on the corner cabinet with your own hands, then in the end it will be assembled very simply, like a construction set. The most convenient way to do this is in special furniture programs, for example, Basis Furniture Maker.
The principles are simple:
- Furniture is assembled using Euroscrews (confirmats).
- The parts are drilled into the end and with front side.
- The distance from the edge of the front side part should be the same. For example, 50 mm. Or in the center.
After the fasteners are placed, we number the parts. If there are parts of the same size, but with different principles fastenings, we use additional markings (a, b, etc.). 
In Basis Furniture Maker you can get specifications for drilling in this form. 
But here you need to be careful, clearly understand where the “face” of the corner cabinet part is, and where the “wrong side” is, along the edge-rolled sides. The program does not see this nuance; it places the fasteners from left to right. And during the drilling process, you may come across parts that need to be mirrored. In principle, it is not difficult. Anyway, with the drilling specifications, the whole process will go much faster.
How much will it cost to make a corner cabinet with your own hands?
At correct drafting drawings of a corner cabinet with your own hands, all calculation stages, the risks of errors that lead to inevitable additional expenses are reduced to zero. If you make any furniture with your own hands, it always costs less. Actually, nothing prevents you from predicting costs before starting all work. Find out all the prices for materials, fittings and hardware in your city that will be required when making a cabinet with your own hands, and enter it into a simple excel sheet. 
The most significant costs will be for the purchase of chipboard and cutting. We took a standard model - changes up or down by 100-200mm will not change the material consumption significantly. It will also take approximately 2-3 sheets depending on the number of shelves and fronts (whether they will be ordered separately or not).