Build a Custom Cabinet — Complete Plans for Your Exact Space

You measured the spot under the stairs: 520mm wide, 400mm deep. You searched for cabinet plans online. Everything comes in 600mm or 900mm. Close enough? Not when the door hits the railing.

That's the problem with standard plans. Your space isn't standard.

Autofab's parametric designer lets you enter your exact dimensions — the system calculates every piece, every cut, every screw. You get professional plans in seconds, not hours.

Here's what the project looks like from start to finish.

Recommended Tools

Tool	What it's for
Circular saw or table saw	Straight, precise cuts in plywood
Drill with bits and drivers	Pilot holes and assembly
Pocket hole jig	Hidden screw joints (Kreg or similar)
Tape measure	Marking dimensions accurately
Combination square	Checking 90° angles
Clamps (at least 4)	Holding pieces during gluing
Sandpaper (120 and 220 grit)	Smoothing surfaces before finishing
Safety glasses	Eye protection during work
Inlay hinge drilling template	Positioning hinges correctly

Required Materials

For the default 600 x 500 x 720mm cabinet in 18mm plywood:

Material	Qty	Notes
Plywood 18mm (1220 x 2440mm)	1 sheet	Standard sheet
Pocket hole screws	50 pcs	Length depends on thickness
Wood glue (PVA)	1 bottle	Carpenter's white glue
Soft-close inlay hinges	2 pcs	European style
Wood finish	1 can	Lacquer, varnish, or oil

The Pieces

With Autofab's plans, you get all 6 pieces calculated to the millimeter for your exact dimensions. You can cut them yourself or take the cutting diagram to your nearest cutting center — they'll follow the optimized layout and hand you the pieces ready to assemble.

Cut List

#	Part	Dimensions	Qty
1	Left Side	702 x 500 x 18mm	1
2	Right Side	702 x 500 x 18mm	1
3	Bottom Panel	564 x 500 x 18mm	1
4	Top Panel	600 x 500 x 18mm	1
5	Back Panel	684 x 564 x 18mm	1
6	Door	680 x 560 x 18mm	1

Cutting Layout

The plans include an optimized nesting diagram — all 6 pieces arranged on a single 1220 x 2440mm sheet:

Optimized cutting layout — 6 pieces, 68.9% efficiency

68.9% material efficiency. No math, no measuring errors. Print it and go.

Assembly

6 steps, about 60 minutes total. Here's the full process with the 3D diagrams from the plans.

Step 1 — Place the Base (~5 min)

Step 1: Base panel

Place the base on a flat, stable surface. This is your reference — everything builds from here.

Step 2 — Right Side Panel (~10 min)

Step 2: Right side panel attached

Align the right side panel with the base. Use a combination square to check the 90° angle before fastening. Clamp, drill pocket holes, and screw tight.

Step 3 — Left Side Panel (~10 min)

Step 3: Both side panels in place

Repeat with the left side panel, verifying it's square with the base.

Tip: Pre-drill all pocket holes before assembly. It's faster and more accurate when you focus only on alignment.

Step 4 — Top Panel (~10 min)

Step 4: Top panel completes the box

Set the top over both sides and fasten. Check diagonals — they should be equal.

Step 5 — Back Panel (~10 min)

Step 5: Back panel adds rigidity

Attach the back panel. This keeps the entire cabinet square and rigid. Fasten with screws every 150mm along the edges.

Step 6 — Door Installation (~15 min)

Step 6: Complete cabinet with door

Install the door with soft-close inlay hinges. Use spacers to maintain the 2mm gap from the plans. The PDF includes a dedicated guide on European hinge installation.

What's in the Plans

Technical drawings — front, side, and exploded views with every dimension
Optimized cutting layout — nesting algorithm, minimal waste
Step-by-step assembly — 3D diagrams for each step
Materials and hardware list — quantities for your exact dimensions
Appendix guides — Pocket Holes, European Hinges, Finishing, Maintenance

Ready to Build?

Enter your dimensions in the cabinet designer and download your plans. Width, depth, height, material thickness — all customizable.

Your measurements. Your plans. Instant download.