STAND TALL
Better Homes & Gardens Australia|Christmas 2021
Create a sculptural storage piece that’s as much a star as the treasured possessions you’re putting on display
STAND TALL

Ideal for your home’s entry, you can make a fab design statement and still keep your shoes, books and curios looking neat!

EASY STEPS TO MAKE A STORAGE TOWER

Gather your supplies

2400 x 1200 x 19mm plywood (1)

You’ll also need

Circular saw; scrap plywood for saw guide; sander; combination square; pencil; drill; 3mm drill bit; countersinking drill bit; PVA glue; 50mm screws; rag; pine-coloured wood putty; putty knife; clear varnish; painting equipment

Components

Back 1145 x 300 x 19mm plywood (1) Divider 1145 x 260 x 19mm plywood (1) Base 560 x 330 x 19mm plywood (1) Shelves 311 x 271 x 19mm plywood (10) Box bottom and top 560 x 330 x 19mm plywood (2) Box sides 311 x 162 x 19mm plywood (2) Box back 560 x 162 x 19mm plywood (1)

Here’s how

STEP 1 Cut components to size with circular saw. A saw guide made of scrap ply lets you quickly align saw with dead straight cuts each time.

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