DIY Weathered Cabinet

My DIY Weathered Cabinet is FINALLY done!!!! I feel like this project had taken me forever!!!! Sometime life just gets in the way of play!!!! 😁 

Now I have always hated this wall in my house. It's in the highest traffic area in the house. And it's the first thing you see when you walk in the door!!! But there's not a ton of space there?! I've tried leaving it empty, but for whatever reason it just feels weird? 

So because of the award space and need for something really shallow...I knew I'd need to make something custom!

So I started with a basic box. My top shelf is a 1x10. My sides and bottom shelf are 1x8's. 

I used wood glue & my Kregjig to attach everything. https://www.kregtool.com/store/c13/kreg-jigsreg/p169/kreg-jigreg-r3/

This is were I placed my pilot holes! And I used 1 1/4" wood screws. 

I then faced the whole front with 1x3's. 

I just used my good old hammer, 1" nails and wood glue. 

For a decorative touch you can angle the bottom corner of your trim! I just traced the angle I wanted and then used that piece to trace the other side! 

For the back I used 3-1x6's @ 26 11/16". 

And 1-1x6 ripped down (in height) to 2 1/2"....and I place that one at the top...you don't even see it! They fit right inside and I used my Kregjig to attach then from the back. 

You can skip this step or use wainscoting. Get creative!!! ☺️

For my doors I used 1x3's. And attached them with wood glue, 1 1/4" wood screws & my Kregjig! 

For the weathered look I used Rustoleum ultimate wood stain in Weathered Gray. 

I applied one coat. Let it dry over night. Then I went to town sanding!!!! This is another area you can get creative and make it your own!!! Just sand your little heart out!!!...or don't sand at all!!! 

Then I finished with two coats of my favorite poly!!! 

For the backs of my doors I found this awesome metal at lowes!!! And it's easy to cut!!! I just nailed it on with carpet tacks! (They are super sharp and sturdy!) they went right through the metal!

This is the hardware I chose!!!! And I'm IN LOVE!!! 

I'm super happy with the finished product!!!! And it fits my space perfectly!!! 

I know some of my measurements are kinda crazy!!! But this is a custom piece!! You can adjust any of these measurements to fit that empty little nook in your home!!! You get to pick out your finish and hardware!!! That's my fave part!!!

Feel free to leave comments!!! I will gladly answer any questions!!!

Xoxo Sherri