Armoire Provides Extra Storage, Closet Space

For those in need of extra storage or closet space, an armoire is a handsome, easy-to-build solution.

This one easily stows full-length coats, robes and gowns and has a roomy drawer at the bottom to store linens, handbags and more.

The armoire can be built using pine, oak or another inexpensive lumber. Basically, the project requires building three wooden boxes - the base, the main closet section and the drawer-and putting them together. After that’s done, cut and hang the doors, attach ready-made decorative molding, apply finish and add drawer and door handles.

This armoire measures 77 inches tall by 38 inches wide by 22 inches deep. The doors are five feet tall and allow easy access to the interior.

The Armoire plan, No. 729, is $7.95 and includes complete step-by-step directions with 13 photos, full-size traceable patterns, exploded diagrams and a shopping list and cutting schedule.

The armoire is also part of an entire country-style bedroom set. The six matching pieces include the armoire, a bedroom chest (which is 69 inches tall by 41 inches wide by 20 inches deep), a dresser and mirror (54 inches wide) and a night stand and headboard. Together, the plans for the bedroom set, No. C56, are $15.00.

In addition, a catalog picturing hundreds of do-it-yourself projects is $3.95. Prices include postage and handling (for first-class mail, add $1 per item).

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