DIY Custom Built-In Closet from Scratch - Modern Home Office

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In this video, I share my start to finish process of creating my DIY custom built-in closet and shelves. I replaced my old mirror sliding doors and previous built-ins with an open, simplified storage system made out of beautiful White Oak. The total budget of this project was a little over $500 for all of the materials used, ($800 for the mistake) and took about 4 weeks on and off to complete. This is the first time I've built something like this, and I ran into a few challenges along the way. Nevertheless, the results I couldn't be happier with.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - The Closet: Before & Goals for the Project
1:05 - Research & Design Process
1:55 - Building the Overhead Shelves - Part 1
2:15 - My Worst DIY Nightmare as a Homeowner
3:33 - Patching Drywall & Painting the Closet
3:52 - Learning from My Mistakes & Revisiting the Design
4:20 - Building Custom Cabinets from Scratch
4:46 - Building the Overhead Shelves - Part 2
5:25 - How to Build Custom Base Cabinets
6:09 - Alternate Cabinet Door Solution: Sliding Doors
6:54 - Finishing the Wood
7:22 - Adding an LED strip light to the Cabinets
7:37 - How to Hide an Access Panel
8:24 - Building a custom Wood Threshold
8:39 - Storing Tech in the Closet & Cable Management
9:28 - The Closet Before & After Makeover
10:13 - Up Next on the Channel
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Created by Matthew Encina
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[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks everyone for the support. For those of you following along on my instagam (@mod.musings), you know how long this actually took 😅. If you haven't seen the rest of the office update series, you can watch it all here: kzbin.info/aero/PLB6HvE9eDWoiT7QqUYWJ0DPeVUAiqfCIT

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[@MatthewEncina]

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[@lewisHau]

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[@A.Mere.Creator]

I had never thought of removing closet doors and installing a table top. It's free (desk) real estate. And you still have the storage.

[@MatthewEncina]

Absolutely! I had some something similar at my old job, and it was a fantastic space for cutting things, or assembly. I'm really loving the extra space.

[@foxx7342]

​@@MatthewEncina Just an idea, but if there's enough room, you could mount a camera under the cabinets to get overhead shots for stuff on the desk...maybe for unboxings or thing like that.

[@CuzEillyCan_Interiors]

Its a badass idea, always wanted to do it, but was scared. Now, after watching this I'm confident.

[@JeffSu]

"Not how this idea came to me, but I decided to use magnets" Come on Matt, we all know it's because you're a creative genius 😉 This was an absolute pleasure to watch!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks Jeff.

[@justinhairston4341]

Step one: grab a cup of coffee Step two: open up KZbin Step three: hit the like button! Step four: Sit back and enjoy another Matthew Encina DIY project. Love your inspiring and creative vids!!!

[@MatthewEncina]

☕️

[@samirandino7000]

I can't stop saying it Every time you do something with your office it looks 10 time better

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks

[@crisfrancia]

I’m forever amazed by this guy. I envy his DIY skills (& budget). haha. He’s definitely one of my go-to inspo for my space. I even painted my accent wall gray because of his previous setup. Excellent work as usual Matthew! 👌

[@MatthewEncina]

Thank you. This project only took $500, so was the most moderately priced part of the office. But it was the most time intensive, trying to figure it out.

[@bgcm1995]

Those ikea peg boards are the shit!!! I bought one and placed it next to my mirror in the bedroom and it has all my cologne, chains, deodorant, lotions. Everything I use on the daily. They're like 10 bucks, and the hooks are like 3 bucks for a 5 pack. One of the most convenient stuff I've ever bought.

[@MatthewEncina]

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[@karinamartinez9441]

It’s so refreshing to see this young guy using his skills to make his place more comfortable and efficient! Good for him! Talented and with good taste!!

[@JM_Architecture]

you could have easily NOT talked about the water pipe, but i appreciate how you embraced the challenges along the way and shared that. inspirational!

[@MatthewEncina]

I couldn't ignore it. Now everyone can learn from the mistake.

[@bizzobandoli]

YEEEAAAHH!!!! I'm so so happy to watch this video! Your concept, ideia and way to do is clever elegant!

[@MatthewEncina]

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[@WhomAmI]

SO slick man!!! Inspriring. Love the door track bit of all things, just completes the set up.

[@jakehawley7996]

Came for the chill vibes, stayed for the diy.

[@MatthewEncina]

🙌🏽

[@ezrastorm7112]

a whole month of working for a ten minute video, the struggle is real, keep up the content

[@MatthewEncina]

Like all my work. Nothing is as easy as it looks.

[@aniketpal9250]

Man love the minimal look you followed through out the renovation 😍😍

[@vivianma2915]

Therapeutic, inspirational and motivational. Have been shamelessly rewatching all your videos over and over. Please keep them coming.

[@MatthewEncina]

Appreciate it!

[@haiderr]

oh my, your room has transformed soo soo much ever since i watched your first desk setup/first room transformation. really dig the aesthetic & minimalism you aim for, honestly one of the best (:

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks

[@jasonmendoza9635]

I'm amazed of the hardwork you've always put into your videos. It only shows how passionate you are for what you do and how you really love your audience.

[@MatthewEncina]

🙏🏽

[@Domazsakalauskas]

I'm just listening to this whilst doing my easy work on sunday. It's not just informational but it's also relaxing. You get two for a price of one! I just bought a new house so this will give me a bunch of ideas on how set up my work space up. Thanks!

[@MatthewEncina]

You’re very welcome

[@brianemunroe]

Wow, great inspiration piece! Very nice touch replacing the threshold.

[@thisismytubehandle]

Oh yeah. I’m so excited for this! I love your videos

[@BeckiandChris]

Omg the pipe!! My heart sank but so glad it all worked out! The closet looks incredible, love how you made those top shelves with sliding doors.

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks! It was a lesson learned that I hopefully won't forget about. I saved the pipe as a "bonehead award" and displayed it along side my other industry awards 😅

[@mikef5238]

This is the most functional office space i’ve seen in my life. Multiple desks. And aesthetic af

[@scottbishop4259]

I’ve had a home office for a number of years, however it’s organization looks like the way your office used to look. Can’t wait to get things cleaned and minimized. I have a great desk, just never finished the cabinets under it, and I have shelves above. Time to get to cleaning my space up! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@MatthewEncina]

Have fun!

[@elwindewitte]

I really like how you don't hide the mess you had before, makes the transformation so much better! Really love this idea of adding a little nook and desk space!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks

[@vinconn9497]

You content deserves much more attention because its so high class content and together with your voice it really gives out pretty chilled vibes. Astonishing content! I really enjoy watching it Thumbs up✌🏼

[@RonaldCiubuc]

Dude….Amazing! Your combination of learning wood working through teaching yourself and doing it to your spaces and your amazing storytelling and video skills. You are one of my favorite you tubers to watch! Keep up all these room builds!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thank you!

[@edhead76]

This video really inspired me. You really know how to capture your vision and execute.

[@CreativeDojo]

Beautiful build as always Matthew!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks Vincent!

[@adityadengare3860]

Again One of the best Home-office makeover video. I enjoyed all of your Home-Office video makeover series.. and learn a lot from it..

[@MatthewEncina]

Appreciate that.

[@matheo5324]

Once again, a superb video which is very interesting, I am learning English as I am French, it is always easy to understand you

[@krzysztoffolta4823]

These videos are so good and relaxing. They’re interesting to watch and often bring inspiration. Thanks for keeping them coming.

[@MatthewEncina]

Thank you

[@lewisHau]

@@MatthewEncina Love your videos

[@cactusfroth]

I have no intention to DIY a custom closet at all, but here I am for the weekly therapy session.

[@MatthewEncina]

✌🏽

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@@MatthewEncina I love your videos

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Literal Fucking therapy, omg.

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Me too 🖐️

[@yourlifeincolour]

2:15 relatable. i'm glad you left this part in

[@MatthewEncina]

sharing for others to avoid

[@juniormodesto9362]

Great video again a great way to end the night 👍

[@AmosAmerica]

Finally! This is the first time I've seen anyone show/use pre-made sliders and I'm here for it, lol. I have a series of diy shelving that I would like to add sliding doors, but wasn't sure how it would look. I am happy to see you did so successfully. Thank you! You have a new subscriber 🙂

[@MatthewEncina]

You’re welcome. Check out some of my recent videos, where I built out more storage. I used the same sliders in a slightly better way (inset, leveled with bottom, rather than glued on top). It’s better for taking things in and out.

[@motion3138]

This video is so chill, only good vibes here. Great video Matthew

[@MatthewEncina]

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[@mowenurbano4677]

You having to appreciate that water pipe delay was somewhat very thoughtful for me. Not many people have the mindset like you. Btw this is such a cool build, inspiring me to do an experimentation on mine😆

[@MatthewEncina]

I had to share, so all could learn from my mistakes.

[@ericdickson2065]

Matthew, your videos never disappoint and this may be the best of all.

[@MatthewEncina]

🙏🏽 why do you like this one the most?

[@kiyotaka6774]

Wow, just like to watching your room makeover video again but found new one! AWESOME!

[@MatthewEncina]

Cheers

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so much peaceful vibes in the videos

[@seeker.media.]

Absolutely beautiful work Matthew 👌🏻 Very pleasant to watch and the love you put into your projects shows! Big fan from Australia - Ben

[@pc2729]

You are incredibly skilled in optimizing your workspace! And here I am, struggling with simple cable management.

[@inbareform]

It just keeps getting better! It always feels good to optimise and become more efficient.

[@MatthewEncina]

👌🏽

[@barkindustry8150]

Holy shit man! What a difference not only in functionality but aesthetics! Thanks for sharing

[@MatthewEncina]

You’re welcome

[@kennethyoon91]

The most anticipating room make over video has arrived . I came from that teaser post and i was like what part of the room is that, it never came to my mind it is a storage closet. Great job as always.

[@MatthewEncina]

Good eye

[@lillogadget]

Thanks for showing the mistake with the water pipe and how to fix it. It's definitely something that wouldn't have occurred to me if I tried to DIY this kind of project myself. Awesome remodeling!

[@MatthewEncina]

Yes, be careful!

[@vlog_parlaure9247]

So mint!! Great advice and inspo. I like the sliding doors who've created. They have a Japanese minimalist feel to them. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@MatthewEncina]

Oh very much so! Good eye

[@MikeMcClary]

Great job on this, Matthew. Using printer paper as a sandpaper is brilliant. Thanks for sharing this project.

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Thank you, Matthew, for another great video from the classroom, you call life! 😊🛠

[@MatthewEncina]

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Yaaaas another Awesome vid from the legend, Mathew Encina !

[@MatthewEncina]

Cheers

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Finally a video from you. As always very inspiring, beautiful and minimal.❤

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks

[@chelsichica4321]

This series has me so excited for the day that I become a homeowner so I can just renovate everything to fit my family's lifestyle!

[@MatthewEncina]

Goals

[@michaeljacobs3034]

the level of patience to work through something like this and all your projects always amazes me.

[@MatthewEncina]

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[@Mushba.]

One of the few creators whose videos I watch at normal speed 🤣💚

[@MatthewEncina]

😅

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Fantastic work. What a beautiful finish. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿🔥😎

[@MatthewEncina]

Thank you

[@friasrod]

@Matthew, this looks marvellous. Great job, seriously.

[@MatthewEncina]

Appreciate it

[@mattdavella]

Nice work, Matthew! The new storage looks great :)

[@MatthewEncina]

I appreciate it Matt! Are you taking an interest in woodworking perhaps?

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I love these types of videos they are so inspiring and aesthetically pleasing. I discovered Notion about 2 years ago in one of your videos and I've been using it ever since. It looks like I'm going to enjoy Milanote just as much, specially because I'm a graphic designer. Thank you for your videos Mathew!!

[@MatthewEncina]

Have fun with it!

[@texaskid4444]

Fantastic job once again! Worth the wait!

[@sobeso]

Your work space just gets better and better... and better

[@MatthewEncina]

Iteration and Improvement.

[@Avalanche034]

You sense of space and style is the only thing that can put preform your cinematography. This is probably your best work yet… you are in foraging me to redo my house.

[@MatthewEncina]

Appreciate that

[@analisamelojete1966]

Just what I needed! I’m experiencing a lot of anxiety and your videos help me relax. Thank you!! As always the video is amazing!

[@MatthewEncina]

✌🏽

[@lamtruong8740]

Amazing how it turns out! You've been an inspiration as always, sir!

[@Ninjamstrboy]

that was awesome! good job man!

[@Ohmegel]

You’ve done it again, Matt! I’m even more inspired with your renovations.

[@MatthewEncina]

Cheers

[@ayu72323919]

always learn something from you , i have done a huge desk by your way, and i am really happy with the result, great work!

[@MatthewEncina]

Nice!

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Been too long, i’m glad your back Matthew 🙌🏻🧡

[@MatthewEncina]

Glad to be back

[@always333]

To be honestly with you, i came here because of the viral video you made 2 years ago, i dont find that video very helpful,but after seeing your recent postings, man your skills are getting unbelieveably better and better, well done man, keep up the good work!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks

[@yashkhanna3654]

Awesome video as always dude

[@nanduashok1848]

Master Piece! Many takeaways! Can't wait to see the next one...

[@MatthewEncina]

Appreciate that.

[@lewisHau]

@@MatthewEncina I love your videos

[@comeplague]

This series has seriously become one of my favorite series to watch on youtube! so damn inspirational. Keep them coming Matt!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks!

[@shiolei]

Amazing build and transformation! Loved the takeaways from bursting the pipe and adjusting the designs to account for it.

[@MatthewEncina]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@AtomSimbol]

This is some well thought out design work. 👏

[@ravenadottir7936]

so cool! it looks so neat and organized, and the flush finishing is honestly amazing. i should thank you for the inspo 'cause i just finished my own office thanks to your previous videos, and i've never been so productive and happy working from home.

[@MatthewEncina]

Congrats!

[@mondemarafane]

Great job Matt

[@danieltakahashi5583]

you‘re insane man, nice and clean diy project!

[@mantass6376]

Looks good, thanks for sharing 👍 inspiring for my own project, and scratches the itch!

[@MatthewEncina]

Have fun!

[@lewisHau]

Yeasss let’s goooooo new awesome videoooo

[@foxx7342]

Production quality is insane and the chilled vibes keep getting better and better! Keep up the good work man. Also, the time lapses in all your videos look amazing!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks. I enjoy capturing them too. It's fun to see the process evolve over time.

[@fos-ows]

Can't wait for the next one Matthew keep the content up!!!

[@MatthewEncina]

Cheers

[@Esteban_MonroyB]

Your videos satifices my eyes and my mind. Thanks you for you content. Greetings from Colombia.

[@MatthewEncina]

✌🏽

[@ManuelGuillenMusic]

Nothing like a fresh cup of coffee and the Matthew Encina DIY video to start my days off, as a creator I feel truly inspired by each and everyone of your videos. Thanks for all the art, bro. ☕️.

[@MatthewEncina]

Cheers

[@WestonWoodfin]

Matthew! This came out so good! I have followed this project along on IG, so I know how much time and effort when into this. So great to see the whole project wrapped into one video. Excellent job, and congrats on the beautiful closet space!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks for following along!

[@rishi-bk5pr]

Creativity is within you!! Impressive!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks!

[@marlo714]

Excellent, as always ! You inspire me so much ! Thank you !

[@MatthewEncina]

You’re welcome

[@WayOfWabi]

Man I've been waiting for this one for weeks. Glad it finally dropped. It was worth the wait, as always.

[@MatthewEncina]

Thank you!

[@djcarlo]

Man! The evolution! Can't wait till you start modifying houses professionally!

[@jonok1990]

always doing such awesome work Matthew!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks!

[@GIRAF92]

Inspiring. I really enjoy the look you've achieved and the simple solutions you find. Thanks for the motivation to be more organized! 👊🏼

[@MatthewEncina]

Cheers

[@jacobkennedy1009]

My heart sank when you said you drilled into a pipe! I've personally drilled a magentic knife rack into an electric line and had a pipe burst all on it's own which flooded my bathroom. They were both terrifying experiences and honestly you handled them both really well! Final design is badass and looks stunning! Keep up the good work my dude 😎🤟

[@MatthewEncina]

Oh no! You live and you learn. Definitely a good lesson for me.

[@shivamsingh7389]

Damn Sweet!! Well done, Matthew!!

[@albertomares9406]

Love the videos! You inspired me to change my setup at first know i want to change everything in my apartment. Saludos de Mexico 🇲🇽

[@MatthewEncina]

Cheers

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Your videos never miss. Amazing vibes!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks

[@CuzEillyCan_Interiors]

Man, you're such an inspiration to me, Matthew. Thanks so much for sharing!

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Always look forward to your videos!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks AJ

[@ryanwarrender6450]

Amazing video as always. I really like the step by step breakdown.

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks Ryan!

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Another chilled vibes. Great content.

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks

[@freddy_1926]

Finally a new video! 😍 Love your work man

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks