You guys.  This build.  I kind of, sort of love it to pieces.  Many of you caught my progress in the video I shared on Periscope?  Do you follow us on the app yet??  It’s our new fav!  We share live video updates where you can ask us questions live… So much fun.  Find us on the app at shanty2chic!

So… I wanted a really cool console to go with my son’s new bed I built him, and this is what I came up with.  Check out his new Sliding Barn Door Console!

Sliding Bard Door Console Table by Shanty2Chic

Bahhhhh… How cute is this guys??

I won’t lie.  This guy is an albatross.  It actually ended up being about twice the size I had in my head… Oops!  But, I do love the size and how it fit in the space.

This is a long post with lots of pics… You have been warned 🙂

As always, I will share the full tutorial below, and you can download and print the free plans HERE or the button below!

Free Plans Console with Sliding Barn Door

Ok… So, the first step will be to prep your sides to build the shell of the console table.  This pieces uses hardwood plywood.  I used one of my favorite products, PureBond Plywood for this part.

Purebond Plywood

There are so many awesome benefits to this product.  It’s made in America and is formaldehyde-free.  My favorite quality about this product is that you get the look of an expensive hard wood at a fraction of the cost.

I always have Home Depot rip down my plywood for me so I can get it in the car, and then I use my table saw at home to make my smaller cuts.

Your next step I used a speed square to mark my lines on the side pieces.  I used my Ryobi 18v cordless jig saw to cut those notches out.

speed square

Ryobi Jig Saw

notches for side pieces

Next, I added my pocket holes to the base piece.  I used my Kreg Jig K5 for this part.  If you are looking into purchasing a Kreg Jig, this one would be my first recommendation.  You will outgrow the mini quickly and this one is so user friendly.

Kreg Jig K5 Model

I used 3/4″ pocket holes and 1.25″ pocket hole screws for this part.

bottom of console table

 Here it is attached to form the shell.

building frame of console

I attached the back support next using my Kreg right angle clamp.  If you don’t have one of these, put it on your Christmas list!  It’s like having a third hand to hold stuff for you.

Right Angle Clamp by Kreg Jig

Next, I added the front bottom board.  I attached this board using 3/4″ pocket holes and 1.25″ pocket holes screws as well.  I also made pocket holes running the length of the board that will help attach it up into the base of the shell.

Kreg Jig K5

base of console

This board will be covered by another piece that you will need to cut notches out of.  I did this using my jig saw again.  Once I cut my notches I glued the front board to cover the pocket holes and clamped it in place.  I used my finish nailer to attach it from the back and into the front board using 1.25″ finish nails

Mark lines for cut

Ryobi Airstrike Nail Gun

I attached my top support board next.  Each of these are attached with 3/4″ pocket holes and 1.25″ pocket hole screws.

Kreg Right angle clamp

attaching top supports

Now for the face frame.  I built this on the ground using the same size holes and screws.

building the face frame

face frame of console

I attached it to the front of the table by using wood glue and 1.25″ finish nails.

I attached the middle divider next.  Be sure to add all of your pocket holes on this board before attaching it in the console.

attaching middle divider

Here is a shot from the back…

middle of back of console

Next, I attached the 1×2 side board that runs along the back.

back of console

I set my shelf in place and used pocket hole screws to attach it…

front of console

Now for the drawers!  Easy I promise!  These are also made of PureBond Plywood.

I used my jig saw to cut the notches for the pulls first.

Draw lines for drawer pulls

Cut handles for drawers

I built the sides, and attached with pocket hole screws.

building drawers

The bottom is attached using wood glue and finish nails as well.

glue and nail bases to drawers

Ryobi Airstrike 16g Nailer

base of drawers

Here they are in place ready for drawer fronts!

drawers before attaching drawer fronts

The drawer fronts are super simple.  I measured to make sure I was exactly 1/4″ less than the width of the opening.  I think the plan calls for 1/8″ but I like a little more wiggle room.  I cut the notch to match the drawer and then attached the faces using wood glue and 1.25″ wood screws from the inside of the drawer and into the face.

Glue Face Frames of Drawers

clamp drawer front

Before staining everything I decided to add the metal track to the front.  That way, if something didn’t fit I could fix it more easily.  I found the AMAZING hardware on eBay of all places!  HERE is a link to the hardware I bought.  They have several styles and shipped it to me really quick.  And, I only paid $90… HOLLA!  That’s great compared to most I shopped.

It’s really simple to attach as well.  You add the bolts first with the long screws that come with the hardware.  Mine did poke through the top boards and into the inside of the table a bit, but nobody will ever see the or can even reach them.

barn door hardware

Ryobi Impact Driver

Sliding Barn Door Hardware on Ebay

And here it is ready for stain.  I waited to put the top on until I moved it in the house because it was already massive.  That helped.

installing sliding door hardware

The door is simple.  Cut your boards to size and then make 1.5″ pocket holes to plank them together.  I attached all the boards using 2.5″ pocket hole screws.

Building the sliding door

I stained the entire piece with Varathane Early American Stain from Home Depot.

Varathane Wood Stain Early American

I still need to find a pull for the door that I love, but here it is all set up in his room!

Sliding Bard Door Console Table by Shanty2Chic

Sliding Barn Door Hardware Ebay

Sliding Door Console by Shanty2Chic

Sliding Barn Door Console by Shanty2Chic

What do you think??  I LOVE it.  So much storage.  That makes me most happy.  And the hardware, duh.

Check out the other pieces I have made for his room!

DIY Desk

DIY Desk

DIY Full or Queen Size Bed

DIY Queen Size Bed by Shanty2Chic

DIY Brick Wall

DIY Thin Brick Wall by Shanty2Chic

The walls are Sherwin-Williams Emerald paint in Mindful Gray (7016).

The tile is THIS amazing slate from The Tile Shop!

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6 Comments

  1. I think I saw a smaller version of this that you did. Say for a bathroom wall cabinet above a toilet? I can’t find it on your webpage. Can you help?

  2. Very cool! Love that barn hardware. If you put some slim felt pads on the inside bottom of the sliding door it will help prevent it from scraping up the lower drawer as you slide open and close the barn door. Great work!