DIY Bathroom Mirror Storage Case
I am just slightly excited about this DIY Bathroom Mirror Storage Case I am sharing today. Ok, just kidding. I’m giddy! I shared a little sneak peek on INSTAGRAM last week, and I am so happy to finally reveal the whole thing! I have imagined it in my head, and the results are even better than I was hoping. I have always wanted a full length mirror. It makes checking out the final outfit before heading out the door so much easier than using the reflection of my glass shower door or my blank computer screen 😉 I thought it would be so great to add some function to this new mirror. May as well kill two birds with one stone! I decided to build a big storage case behind the mirror to hold all my goodies and I am LOVING the results! Here is how it turned out!
How fun is that guys? Who doesn’t love a some beautiful function in their bathroom?? I DO! I will walk you through the entire build below, and you can also download the FREE printable plans HERE or by clicking the button below!
Let’s get started!
DIY Bathroom Mirror Storage Case – Supply List
2 – 1 x 6 x 8 pine or whitewood boards
4 – 1 x 4 x 8 pine or whitewood boards
1/4″ hardwood plywood cut to 19″ x 63″
Full Length beveled mirror (found at Home Depot)
3M Stainable Wood Filler
ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape
3M Advanced Abrasives 120 grit sanding paper
3m safety glasses
4 decorative hinges
1 pull or knob
magnet closures
wood stain of your color choice
I bought all the supplies and wood for this project for under $100.
DIY Bathroom Mirror Storage Case – mirror door
I started by building out the mirrored door. I used this great mirror I found at Home Depot for $25. I love it because it is beveled and it’s also a great quality mirror. It won’t give you the whole clown house distorted view when you look into it as some of the cheaper full length mirrors will. This project is done off the specs of this mirror. If you choose to use a different one, you will need to fix your measurements to fit it.
I started with my 1×4 hardwood plywood back. I had the nice guys at Home Depot cut mine down for me.
Next, I cut my wood for the frame. I used 1×4 pine boards for this part. You can also use whitewood to save money, but make sure it is straight! Watch our How to Use a Miter Saw video HERE!
Next, I used my Kreg Jig to make 3/4″ pocket holes in each end of my 16″ pieces.
Check out our How to Use a Kreg Jig Video HERE
DIY Bathroom Mirror Storage Case – Sanding
Before attaching all of my pieces I like to use a sanding pad to quickly remove the splinters on the edges. This paper works great because I can keep it in my pocket and pull it out as I need it quickly… Perfect before attaching your boards!
I attached my 16″ pieces to my 67″ pieces using 1.25″ pocket hole screws.
After attaching both ends, my frame looked like this…
Next, I added some wood glue to the frame and attached it down on my 1/4″ hardwood plywood.
I used my Ryobi cordless stapler to attach it from the back.
After building out the door, I moved onto the frame of the case.
For this part, I used 1×6 pine boards. I cut two pieces at 23 1/8″ and two pieces at 68 3/4″. Again, I added 3/4″ pocket holes to my shorter boards.
I used my Kreg Right Angle Clamp to hold everything together while I attached it using 1.25″ pocket hole screws.
Next, I added my top and bottom braces. These were the same length as my shelf pieces, so I cut seven 1×4 pieces at 23 1/8″ each.
These will be used to attach the cabinet to the wall. You can see here where I added pocket holes to these boards before I attached them. This is a shot of the back. These brace pieces will sit flush with the back of the cabinet.
Now, it should look a bit like this…
DIY Bathroom Mirror Storage Case – Time for the shelves!
I added 3/4″ pocket holes to each piece. You can attach yours wherever you would like, but here is where I attached mine for your reference.
Before moving on, I filled all of my pocket holes with wood filler.
I filled each hole and then used a scraper to flatten it out.
This wood filler is stainable, and I prefer using it over the plugs on holes like these. This covers them well enough, and it’s also very easy to do. Once the putty dries, I use the sanding pad to go back over it again.
That’s it for the build!
I stopped here and stained everything using Varathane stain from Home Depot in Dark Walnut. I love this stuff!
After the stain completely dried, I attached my mirror to the door. I used this mirror adhesive I found at Home Depot to attach it. I just ran a thin bead on the back side of the mirror all around. Then, I laid it on the door and used tape to hold everything in place.
My final step was attaching it to the wall. I used a stud finder to find my studs in the wall and marked on my frame where the studs would be. I then used 3″ torx or wood screws to go through my braces and into the wall attaching to the stud. I did pre drill before going through the brace pieces to keep the wood from splitting.
I also added 2 to the bottom brace piece.
I made sure everything was level before attaching the door…
To attach my door, I used two clamps to hold the door in place while I added my hinges. I attached the hinges to the door first and then the frame.
DIY Bathroom Mirror Storage Case – Hinges
How cute are these hinges I found at Home Depot!
My final step was adding some magnet closures and my pull to the front. These just screw into place… Super easy!
And here she is all finished up!
A little shot of the goodness inside…
I used 3m Command strip hooks to hold my rubber bands and also for my curling and flat iron below.
And these are those great SnapWare containers I use in my pantry for this shelf! These are great because they won’t break if they ever do get dropped. 5 kids… It could happen 😉
What do you think??
I personally LOVE everything about it! I finally have a full length mirror, and a ton of storage at the same time. Can’t beat it! I would LOVE for you to share and PIN my storage case with all your friends!
Happy Building!
I wish it listed ALL of the tools needed where it lists the supplies. I was disappointed to see I don’t have lots of the things I would need to make this. I’ll try to find a simpler solution. This does look beautiful though!
Out of curiosity, do you think it would be possible to attach this to the back of a bathroom door? If so, what kind of hardware would you use?
Thank you for posting this!
wonderful storage idea – thank you for taking your item to share – plans are to be printed out and will be given to my husband 🙂 He likes DYI so should not be a problem 😉 again, thank you
I liked your idea, I like cabinets. I was inspired by this closet, it does not take up much space and is perfect for my hallway!
I have been looking for something exactly like this for the our master bath in our house we moved into six years ago! Thank you so much for your fabulous idea and instructions. I am lucky enough to have a hubby who is handy enough to make something like this and cannot wait to have one of our own. Recessing it into the wall between the studs is genius, making it pretty much flush with the wall. Again, thanks for sharing something this cool with us.
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I loved the idea of this for my new master bathroom where I also have my washer and dryer. I used 1 x 8’s for the frame, 1 x 6’s for the shelves and added a 3/4 square dowel to the front of each shelf. My plan is to use the bottom shelf for laundry supplies.
This cabinet was awesome, and my wife loves it too. I used your plans to build my very first wood project. I drew my shelves and hinge placement in auto cad so i had perfect placement and added an extra shelf. We wanted to make sure we had plenty of room. Thank you so much for sharing these plans.
My hubby and I have been trying to figure something out for more storage in our small full bath. We have a house built in 1910 and the full bath was an add-on at some point. There is a huge unusable space between door frame and vanity. Vanity holds very little and NO linen closet anywhere. This would be perfect for items now crammed under vanity and make room for some linen space under there instead. Praying he’ll want to make this instead of buying something I’m not too fond of 🙂 thx for the inspiration and also soooo in love with the floating shelves as well.
I do not see the location to purchase. Where am I to go?
im sure you’ll build it yourself. I made it 2 weeks ago thanks to woodprix website.
I am unable to find the blog on the containers that you buy. Can you please help
This is what I was wanting to do!!!! Thanks for the awesome plans! Mine will be for a mirror I already have that is 34×24.
un projet qui peut s’adapter dans toutes les pièces de la maison. très sympa cette armoire murale. merci.
where did u buy the transparent boxes with white lids (that contain Bobby pins, Q tips)
I’ve always loved this project of yours! I would love to feature it on a blog post I’m planning on Small Bathroom Ideas. Do you mind if I use a photo and link back to think post? Let me know.
Ok… big problem with the measurement on the door. The sides should be at least an inch longer for the size of mirror suggested. So instead of being 67 (on the pattern) It should be 68 inches.
I am working on adding a bathroom downstairs in my home and I chose not to add a door but found clear organizers that I could fit between the studs (I actually bought those before I built the cubby) I backed my cubby with pretty tiles and it is right beside the sink in this small bathroom so it works nicely to store essentials. Thanks for the inspiration that you give us all!
Wow, great instructions. It’s nice that 3m cares enough to give you items to try as well as sponsoring real people.
I am in the process of making this cabinet! I am just waiting on the mirror to be delivered because all the Home Depots in my area are sold out of it. I want to make the shelf too… do you have the plans for how you made that?
Great jobb, thanks for sharing!
Where do you get the snapware?
Thanks for the awesome instructions! Just hung mine last night. My tiny bathroom is all done in weathered barn wood decor from families 100+ year old farm, so i attempted to artificially age/weather the wood using the vinegar/steel wool technique over top of a dry brushed white coat. pretty happy with results!
Hello, where did you get the mirrors? Are the precut? What size did you get?
Thank you for sharing! Such a great idea!
I would love to have one of these made for me by someone who is more handy than I am :(. I live in Northern California so if anyone is near and wants to make this please contact me at [email protected].
Hi. I’d love to make this but I’m a little confused about the measurements. Is the door 24″ wide? Two 4″ pieces on either side at 16″ horizontal piece, top and bottom? If this is correct, shouldn’t the top and bottom of the frame, the back support pieces and all the shelves be 24″ as well? I think I’m missing something. Thank you!
Actually just answered my own question. A 1 x 4 is actually a 3/4 x 3 1/2. Thanks.
Thanks for the plans! I used them with slight mods to make this mirrored cabinet with jewelry storage for my bedroom. I’d been wanting a full-length mirror in there for years, and this is perfect!
Hello, love yours. Wich color and wood did you use? I want to make a similiar one. Thanks!
I’ve always wanted to learn how to build stuff. I do have a little bravery to go for things, but carpentry is where I’m clueless at. I really feel like you explained things so well that I could tackle this. Thank you so much!!!! I love it so much!
I really need something like this in my bathroom, but I have no wall space. Could this be mounted on the bathroom door? Or would it be to heavy? Is there someway to attach it on a hollow door?
This is awesome! I wish I could find something like this from our bathroom. Unfortunately we are renting an apartment, so no major hole in the walls. We could really use more space like this in our bathroom. Any ideas that won’t damage the walls?
Great project! But could you tell me more about the mirror (in hopes I didn’t accidentally miss the instructions). Was there a frame on the mirror to begin with when purchased? And if so, did you remove the frame before putting it into your homemade frame?
Excellent instructions – Thanks for the site, love it!! Mine is only 42″ x 23″ though to accommodate where I needed to put it, we don’t have a full length wall to put a bigger one. This held everything from our old cabinet, plus everything under the sink!
Shelly, I love your cabinet. The size is perfect, that is exactly what I am looking for. The door looks textured, what did you use for your door? Thanks
It’s not textured, but I used a piece of beadboard instead of the mirror.
ok, thanks. I think I might try to save this pic and make this one. You did a great job.
Do you have to use the kreg jig for this or can you just make regular holes and use wood filler to cover them? I can’t wait to get started!
Since it’s an ad for Kregg, no.
Making one for my daughter. You did great! Your instructions were perfect. I did a rabbit on my door to inset the mirror then added picture clips to hold it in place. If the mirror ever gets broke its easy replace. You did a very nice job.
Thanks so much! That’s a great idea… So happy the plans worked well for you!
What tools do I need for this project in particular and what is a good list of tools to have for most shanty2chic projects? I am a DIY beginner. Thanks.
Love it! My daughter and I are excited …. thinking of adding screws beneath the shelves for necklaces/bracelets – more to the inside of door for scarves/headbands … cute little bowls/boxes on the shelves for earrings, rings, pins, etc. Still plenty of room for makeup, perfumes, lotions & hair products! Genius! No more counter clutter!
I LOVE this!!! This would offer the perfect solution in my master bathroom!! Did you have to lose access to the drawer that is right next to it or are you still able to pull it out?
I was wondering about that myself. It appears that the drawer can’t open fully.
I was thinking about doing this using an old door with frame.
also, can you list all the tools you used? I’ve been interested in a KREG system for a while now, wanting to build shelves for my living room so I am familiar with the product.
well done… and thank you for making a comment on that “other” diy site that took your idea (and pictures)… if it wasnt for your comment, I would not have found this page.
What prevented you from putting the new cabinet inside the wall? I like designs that flow evenly with everything else, and having a shelf like this sticking out is an eye sore. Although, putting it horizontally may actually add value to the room but you lose out on the full length mirror… thus going back to a flush mounted cabinet to make things work. Thoughts?
I live in an apartment but I could really use something like this, do you think it would be stable enough to place on the floor vs it being wall mounted?
If I were to use this as a free standing cabinet, I would attach an L shaped metal strip to the top of the cabinet and to the wall at a wall stud.
Impressive! Great easy to understand fabricating instructions.
This DIY project looks fantastic. I can’t believe it’s homemade. I’m always looking for ways to increase storage space in the bathroom. This really looks store bought; great work. I bet the mirror makes the room feel bigger as well.
What about on an unused metal door? We practically never use it and it’s really the only space we have however I’m not sure it would hold properly
Thanks for the awesome instructions! Just finished tonight! Perfect for the license plates!
Love it
I just saw this… AWESOME!!!
If you want you can learn from woodprix woodworking plans how to make it yourself.
you did Great!! Looks awesome!! hubby should be proud. 🙂
I love this and the jewelry organizer…and all of your other projects! 😉 I am a renter so my question is how easy would this be to move? Thanks ladies!
I don’t understand this. I can see the mirror on the door, but where is the storage for the mirrors?
it was mounted to the `1/4″ backer board earlier on, then she used a finish nailer to attach it to the frame.
Actually Jen , the mirror was the last thing she attached to the door with adhesive.
I was talking about the “storage” for the mirrors like she asked, not the actual mirror part 🙂 I understood “storage for mirror” to be referencing the backer board that that she attached with the glue and finish nailer. 🙂 I could be wrong about what the question was referencing though
I absolutely love this! I have been wanting a full-length mirror, but I desperately need extra bathroom storage as well. We seriously have not a single closet in our house except bedroom closets. This is on my list of projects when we gut our master bathroom and remodel it!
Love this. I have had a vision on what I wanted, but now I can see what it the end result would look like and have the tutorial to help.
I think it will make great gift for my mother. I remember she whine about not have enough storage in bathroom
Love it so much I want one of my very own! Thanks for sharing such an amazing tutorial! [email protected]’yet Etc.
This is useless, what woman owns tools like this to do the job. Just cheaper to go out and buy yourself a medicine cabinet.
Sometimes you don’t need every tool, just the basics and some innovation. That is what I do. I don’t have all the required tools but I bet I’ll be able to make it just as good.
Great project. Cannot wait to get started!
What were the measurements of the mirror you used?
Well, this woman does. Unnecessary negative comment.
Excited to get started on this for our new house. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely! I love this idea and if I don’t have a tool I’ll make it work with what I have!
I own the tools to make goodies like this. You can absolutely go purchase something cheap of course, but you won’t find anything that is REAL wood. And it certainly won’t have any personality. You take your veneer “made in China” cabinet. I’ll be printing these instructions. Thank you Shanty Gals!
I do!! Go buy a cabinet and don’t be such a negative Nancy!
I do! And I have the skills to do this. Betty, most communities have options available to you where someone could teach you how to build something. Tools don’t have to be expensive. Even if you don’t want to build it – it’s easy to find someone local to build it for you. .Yes – you could also just go buy one., tell me where you’d find something like this. Most that you’d order online will be made with crappy products and not hold up.
Whatever……… GREAT JOB and thank you so much. Could not believe when I seen this. Is exactly what my bathroom Needs and is missing. I will be starting on this soon as I walk in front door after work.
If one could find a cabinet like this for sale, it would cost $350 and it would be made of cheap laminate. I’m a woman, I have all of these tools, and I plan to make something similar to this.
Betty, I’m a single woman and I own those tools.
Actually Betty, I specifically look for plans from Shanty 2 Chic – they’re amazing. If you’re questioning the use for this because “what woman owns tools like this to do the job” then I’d say to you, why are you looking at Shanty 2 Chic anyways? They are amazing at helping those of us women who DO have tools to do this. Every single tool. I’ve got it. Sorry you don’t, but I think you need to redirect yourself to Amazon if you want to buy yourself a medicine cabinet. I have to go now, this build is waiting for me. Thanks, Shanty sisters!
Other than the clamps I own every tool. I also just rendered my kitchen by myself. Doing this thingy but I want to mount it on the back of my bathroom door is my next plan of attack on randalling my house.
Love it!!! Can’t wait to build one of my own
Lets not degrade women Betty…some women do better wood working then men now a day’s. I do wood working and this is very basic. You actually dont need nmany of the tools and dont need to use pocket screws and pocket drill guide just make sure its square. Drill your holes. Fill holes. Paint or stain and add mirror and acessories. It is a great idea and a great beginner project and will save you a ton of money. This is a 150.00 to 200.00 mirror cabinet you can do for under 75.00
You don’t need much Home Depot can cut all the wood to size. You don’t have to make poke holes instead use screws with a screw gun or buy on for $35 or less. A box of screws are so cheap in size needed. Stain not expensive or buy $8 samples from any paint store in your chosen color and $1 for foam brushes from dollar store. So if you own a screw driver, another dollar store buy it can cost less then any cabinet or mirror unless it’s good will but still cost more.
Why bother looking at DIY If your only point is to defame the author who has the skills and equipment to pull it off. WHAT is USELESS IS BEING RUDE.
Did anyone catch the dimensions of the mirror? If not, anyone make this project and have the dimensions of the mirror they used or how to convert measurements?
I just used the standard door-sized dressing mirror, that I have had for years.
There’s a screenshot of the mirror she used- I almost missed it myself! It’s a 60×16!
I love this and am absolutely making one! Pinned! ~Lisa
That is just way too cute!!! LOVE!
Love it! I did one for Hello I Live Here that was in between the studs of the bathroom wall It was an awesome project like yours. I gained a lot of room for storage I did not have before completing. Great job!
Love this:-)
Yeah!! Just saw this… It’s perfect!!
I too would love to build this between the studs…how difficult is that?! Any help or suggestions appreciated 🙂
Thats a great idea and it turned out beautiful! I would like to try that and build it into the wall.
Great thinking! I didn’t mind losing the 6″ of space, and now I have the ability to take it down and move it around if I decide to… I think in the wall would be awesome though!
I love this idea!
Thank you!
I LOVE your bathroom cabinet! Well done!
Thanks so much!!
OMG I just love it! I am so happy I have found your site, you have great ideas.
Aww thank you Judy!! I am so glad you found us too 😉
Wow, nice job! I’ve often thought the space between studs was wasted. This would work great recessed. Thanks for the idea!
Great thinking! I didn’t mind losing the 6″ of space, and now I have the ability to take it down and move it around if I decide to… I think in the wall would be awesome though!
This really is a great idea, and as always you did a mighty fine job. I wish you had recessed it into the wall, though…I want to do something similar, only recessed. Any suggestions? Absolutely LOVE to read your posts and watch your videos!
Great thinking! I didn’t mind losing the 6″ of space, and now I have the ability to take it down and move it around if I decide to… I think in the wall would be awesome though! 🙂
something like this for hair appliances would be awesome!
so fun!!
Susan, where did you find that? I am assuming that it holds curling iron and such?
I love this…you should get those curling iron/hair appliance plastic holders
and attach them to the bottom shelf.
That is an awesome build. Where you come up with the ideas is beyond me!
Thank you Debra… You are sweet! 🙂
love this,going to try it in the spring!
Go girl!! 🙂
I am totally doing this! I’ve been having the great debate in my mind about medicine cabinet vs. mirror above the sink in my tiny, storageless bathroom. I have a wall of unused space behind the door that will be the perfect spot for this. Bathroom saver!
Woohoo!! SOunds perfect… Good luck!
It is fabulous, I love this idea. Super creative idea. Hugs, Marty
Thank you Marty!!
Simply genius! LOVE LOVE LOVE it.
Thank you Jill!!!!
I think it’s fab! What a great idea, especially when storage space is an issue. Thank you for the how-to. Must make this!
Thank you Mel… I appreciate it! 🙂
This looks great! What a great idea!
Thank you Danielle! 🙂
Your bathroom mirror storage is gorgeous. I love the color of your vanity also. I’m going to pin this so I can come back and replicate this when it’s time to redo our bathroom! Thank you.
Oh yeah!! Happy to give you some inspiration! 🙂
This would look great in a whitewashed wood finish also