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Comment by B. Truck on January 9, 2012 at 12:40am

Thanks Angie.  Love the beadboard addition. Looks great.  I'll check out Anna's plan....and Anna too.

Comment by angie brashears on January 8, 2012 at 4:41pm

thats how i did it, you'll find what you like. I love this one in plywood, covered with beadboard, trimmed in 1 x 2's...that's the painted version. if you go to AnaWhite.com, there is  a plan there, laundry basket dresser, you'll be able to see it done in all kinds of different materials. This is just my preference. good luck.

Comment by B. Truck on January 8, 2012 at 9:10am

Angie,

I was thinking of incorporating your painted version as part of a tall closet organizer - in lieu of bottom drawers.  So many different opinions about MDF and plywood grades that I'm reconsidering my foray into woodworking from home remodeling projects.  I guess I'll build it from plywood and learn from my screw-ups!

Comment by angie brashears on January 8, 2012 at 6:14am

B. 

Ive attempted this several times starting with 3/4 cabinet grade....for my purposes, my husband's jeans, sweats, and jerseys, it just didn't seem stable enough. Finally settled on 2x4 frame, which fit my purpose well. I felt I needed a frame, just so there wouldn't be swaying everytime a basket was pulled. 

:)

Comment by B. Truck on January 7, 2012 at 4:53am

Really cool......does anyone know if "cabinet grade" 3/4" plywood at the BORG would be stable for this as part of a closet organizer?  Or, do I have to spend for the hardwood plywood?  I plan to paint. 

Comment by angie brashears on January 7, 2012 at 1:24am

heres a pic of the garage one, bare bones hope this helps Adam

Comment by angie brashears on January 7, 2012 at 1:24am

Comment by angie brashears on January 7, 2012 at 1:19am

Sorry, ER's been busy, just got off a 6 day marathon, reading the comments. This plan is inspired by Ana White's Laundry basket dresser design. I chunked it up a little for a 6'2 husband, felt that it needed a frame inside instead of just kregging the plywood together....and nixed the plywood all together and used a beadboard cover on the frame. hope this helps. I've since made 4 more, one for in the garage for tarps, dropcloths, trashbags, and various other sundries that I can never find when I need them. :)

Comment by Ken Darga on January 6, 2012 at 8:24am

Angie,

BTW---Very nice looking and useful  project.

Comment by Ken Darga on January 6, 2012 at 8:21am

Adam,

1st---select a basket/container, or the like, of a make, model, style and size, that is readily available in your area.

Then make your design around that object you select.

Angie provided a great photo, that gives the plan view that is needed.

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