DIY Modular French Cleat Furniture System | Bamboo Plywood

DIY French cleat storage system using Bamboo plywood! I made a modular wall mounted entertainment system using a French cleat detail. I used ¾” bamboo plywood to make this modular furniture system and made everything using less than a single 4-foot by 8-foot sheet.
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[@SAMB0307]

I like the idea of doing something like this behind a bed, instead of a head board you could integrate some shelves, lights, picture frames, all adjustable, so cool!

[@HomeMadeModern]

That would be cool!

[@tylerhuttosmith]

That bamboo plywood looks pretty cool. Also I want to have most of my stuff off the ground so my knock off roomba doesn’t get stuck. Great idea!

[@HomeMadeModern]

very Roomba friendly

[@dennisferron8847]

Rilo Kiley...I approve of your music choices!

[@jennifergross3506]

That bamboo cut edge is just so pretty.

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Well, you know I would use this system for art studio components, such as wall easels, paint, pencil and brush storage. Oh, let’s not forget lights and artwork display. BOOM; out of the park with this design Mr. Uyeda. Love the cleated mirror.

[@SAMB0307]

For the cord management, you could totally just router a slot along the length, and then router a few slots vertically maybe every few feet. Could be a cool feature for those hanging light bulbs !

[@HomeMadeModern]

great idea!

[@viplos]

Shaker style abstraction, great idea, you can also add a chair, bench or folding table.

[@christopherstrudwick]

im from the uk and older houses use to use a picture rail very similar to the cleat system and at my nans house my grandfather had made shelves that utilised it

[@jadec8960]

Boom! Bamboo Baby. Love that.

[@HomeMadeModern]

fun stuff

[@TracksWithDax]

That is sweet! The reveal with the sofa is just so pleasing aesthetically

[@athealth]

Man your creativity is off the charts. You make so much incredible stuff and you make it look so easy… it’s not. The first thing I would add is a phone/ipod dock right above the plug. That would be for charging and for playing music with the Bluetooth speaker. An Ipad/tablet dock too. Definitely a light above the turntable, especially for those non-automatic turntables. Hard to see where the needle needs to go after a few drinks… As you said a bookshelf would be great, magazine racks, maybe a hanger for a work bag, purse, cap, jacket, etc. When I come into a hotel room, I first need a place for my work messenger bag/computer backpack. It usually ends up being the desk chair or couch. I then look for a place to charge my phone and computer. I also need a place for my glasses, water bottle, and hotel key. I wear baseball caps, so that usually ends up on the desk. A catch-all tray for rental car keys, wallet and anything else that ends up in my pockets. I then turn on my music and unpack. Would probably run the cables in a channel along the back wall hanger. Maybe place two or three plugs recessed into the back wall hanger, so that the system is powered. Only one would plug into the outlet for power. There’s never enough plugs accessible in hotel rooms… I’m going to borrow your vinyl storage idea… Thanks!

[@amosluyk]

'Configurated' is not a word ;)

[@StefanOtt]

It is, but not to be used the way it was in the context in this video.

[@spokekiller]

Nice touch with the bamboo - the rail concept is actually a thing that the Shakers had implemented to get rid of items for example when cleaning floors.

[@jeromereyes584]

Ayeeeeee, Rilo Kiley vinyl!

[@jonathanmoore467]

Glad to see you got a nice table saw, man! Makes life quite a bit easier!!

[@midnightsun2010]

I love French cleats! I don't know why, but I just love them! If I had my own house, I would totally do this kind of thing, but just with bookshelves. Like, start at the left top corner of a wall and slowly go diagonally down it with bookshelves. Maybe put a papasan chair under the shelves that are higher up. I wonder if the cleats would hold up with all the weight of the books though, even if they were screwed into studs. This was great! Love this channel.

[@HomeMadeModern]

I think so! I can try and test it!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Fantastic work on this on Ben!

[@AMcho]

THANK YOU so much for making something out of plyboo! I've been staring at that website for about 10 years wondering about projects I could do with this product. It's expensive stuff to buy and to ship to Tennessee, so I didn't want to get it and just let it sit in my garage, or worse try something and mess it up. I love this modular concept you came up with. The sofa looks good, too! I'll be watching that one in about 5 seconds.

[@afdianto]

Crazy idea

[@Crazyman1338]

This might be the first video on YT showing a french cleat system used a home decor.. Its awesome! nice work.

[@marcoangara1021]

I like this. Seems practical and modular

[@BradRussellisAwesome]

For the curious, it’s $280 + shipping for a 3/4” 4x8’ sheet of bamboo plywood from the sponsor.

[@TheWarrrenator]

Sustainable materials but not sustainable prices.

[@colintroy7739]

Geeez

[@philthompson]

Yowza. And to think I would build something out of it for the shop

[@rupertmiller4718]

And I was thinking he UK was an outlier on prices! Still an interesting project though I wouldn't use bamboo, you could use virtually any solid wood for the rail even walnut or cocbolo would probably work out cheaper and maple or cherry certainly would. Birch ply would be less than a 1/3 the cost of bamboo. Love the idea of getting furniture off the floor.

[@graphicscvids]

that rilo kiley album is such a flex

[@neilf4128]

Design ideas and cord management.... What about a single square bar, cleat hung, with cantilevered shelves attached to the center bar. The center bar can be 3 sides with space in middle to allow a cord to pass through, up a wall, connecting to a wall outlet, but hiding both outlet and cord? Just a thought. Not sure if I was clear enough.

[@BunderChowed]

Love the record collection!

[@HomeMadeModern]

Me too!

[@jaelikesjackalopes]

I feel like this is only the second time I’ve ever seen a KZbinr leave the blade guard on a table saw. Can’t believe I have to say it but thank you for normalizing safety.

[@neilf4128]

One issue though. Using a painting saw blade can hinder the Sawstop safety feature. So not quite that safe.

[@barriowoodworks]

@@neilf4128 Not true! As long as the teeth are not coated and doesn’t have depth limiting shoulders you can use Diablo blades on a SawStop.

[@flamabl1]

LOL, "normalizing safety" ? Your lack of skill with any tool doesn't give you the right to tell somebody else what is safe. Get over yourself.

[@laurennicole3692]

This is gorgeous! I'm interested to see how the pieces would work in a hotel setting, maybe some much larger items sitting on two rows of french cleats so patrons are less likely to knock them around? And/or like a dowel system running through vertically (in brass because it's a hotel so there must be brass hehe) that can lock pieces in place? Anyway, I want this in my home. Thanks for the vid!

[@morgan0179]

A sleek box to store the charger for that Bluetooth speaker, etc would be a cool addition.

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes!!!!

[@DaveGDesigns]

Nice job Ben french cleats are the future 😆 you did an amazing job with this and I love the look of the bamboo. For your Excellent work you win 200 internet points. Don’t spend them all at once 👊🏼

[@josephhwang1428]

coolest thing i have seen on this channel in a while!

[@HomeMadeModern]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@lisahwang1011]

Add a foldable laptop table for the hotel build.

[@AJB2K3]

Hoover should employ you to make a full workshop commercial based on the sponsor show you did as that would sell more of them to men! I know I now want one!

[@HomeMadeModern]

great brand great product!

[@Imephone]

Men ajajajaaja

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

Such a cool idea Ben - as you said, the potential options with this system are endless! Really dig it!

[@HomeMadeModern]

Glad you like it! I can't wait to see the maker community come up with additional ideas

[@justalurkr]

Looks great!

[@ChristopherdeKlerk]

i wish i did wood work at school... this is amazing

[@AutoMotivate]

Dude, I absolutely love the concept!!!

[@mathewsparkes4285]

Loved your stuff for years but seeing the vinyl selected, next level. Rilo Kiley = ❤️

[@smc4lcc]

If you could use that plywood and some kind of light, you could build a fold out reading lamp that hangs over the couch when you need it. That would be usedful and can fold away when its not needed.

[@reubenbradleydrums]

This is so rad! I would use it to hang acoustic treatment in my studio, interspersed with records for a really awesome look. Honestly though, you could hang anything - paintings, lights, collectibles

[@MichaelKieweg]

You could also hang some additional (folding) chairs from that system. Like the shakers did.

[@madwilliamflint]

Well THAT'S cool. That'd be a great addition to my office at home. Nice job.

[@HomeMadeModern]

Right on

[@lickwitgold1661]

This is awesome!!!!

[@combinedlegacy]

That plywood looks super straight.

[@SkyeSalindar]

These are so cool, endless possibilities and I love how the bamboo looks

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Love it.

[@eyeofventure]

Very cool 👍

[@MortenSminge]

This is a very simple and not new concept. But your ideas and the beautiful bamboo makes it look awesome... especially the sofa all together with the rest looks amazing! Good job!

[@LUV4TINK]

Hi Ben, great project. How about for hanging a TV?? No need for a cumbersome entertainment center

[@HomeMadeModern]

doable depending on the TV and cord situation

[@thresh-]

if these sheets ship overseas, im totally doing a media console setup!

[@maverickstclare3756]

I think this is the best thing I have seen on this channel and so much packed in to one video

[@rebeccacartier153]

This was so cool.. I’ve never heard of the French cleat system (I’m not a builder/furniture maker) but it looks so lovely.. I love the bamboo.

[@aleethanone6904]

love it! been looking at french cleats for the workshop and wanted to try it for the house aswell. i think having cleats all up and down wall would make a good accent wall + functional. nice to see it looking and working good!

[@therasheck]

Another fine project! Thank you for showing us such cool ideas.

[@mariaelenlvik331]

This is so cool, and I absolutely love the bamboo plywood! 😍 I would add a lamp of some sorts to the module.

[@sheyy1160]

If this system able to hang bike will be a definitely a plus too

[@Mr.GucciClass1A]

I'm digging this big time! Loving the bamboo plywood look. I hope we can get it somewhere here in WA State.

[@markshaz8691]

This is bloody genius!

[@HomeMadeModern]

thank you!

[@adzlimaher]

this is so smart

[@xusanchez6142]

This is pretty! Love bambú 👌🏽

[@danielrleal]

Hang a tv on it! For chord management, you could cut a channel in the back of the mount parts that run vertical and even some in the horizontal parts and run cables through them. Not sure where they’d end up at the end but it’s an idea to get you thinking.

[@rh9915]

Good stuff

[@Coods87]

For cable management, I’ve seen suggestions for routing a channel. Another method to get a similar result could be to use off it ply to double up the thickness of the wall rail, but only along the bottom and top, so there is a cavity in the middle for cords to go. Gaps could be left strategically to allow cables to come out from or into the rail where necessary. This could possibly make it easier to actually move the cables within, as opposed to routing. Anyway just a thought. Love the project, it came out super clean! Perfect project to show off that awesome bamboo ply.

[@Coods87]

*off cut ply

[@moogiesretirementhaven2265]

Super project! again :) YOU have a first with the cut outs on the side panels to attach to the wall. That eliminates the stand off of the bar shelves and can be used in many different ways. Like my next wall project that needs a clean modern look of furniture not garage shelves. Thank you for the idea!

[@HomeMadeModern]

Cool, thanks

[@prodeous]

With regards to cable management.. the bottom of the french cleat on the wall, if you trim out a small section closest to the wall, this woudl give room for the cable to be hidden. Then use extra french cleat units that would "clamp" the cable to the bottom. An inverted T. This way you can adjust the location or replacement of the cable if damaged.

[@HomeMadeModern]

good idea! thanks

[@jayvallo3016]

rail power and make it so that each add-on as a negative and positive concert "thinks train" possibility are endless. good job.

[@nikiley]

Turfing outlets in the main cleat would look nice! Not cord management, but another way to incorporate the exposed extension outlet.

[@glumGlumm]

When are you going to have more of the SIMPLE FINISH STAIN!!WHENNNNNN!!! ITS BEEN OVER A YEAR! I just want to try it but its been sold since last year. I want to know if you guys gonna make more!? Thumb down until we get more simple finish stain! Lol!

[@MrNotoriousROB]

This is fantastic man!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!!!!!

[@rovidsonfirmino1024]

Nice job.

[@HomeMadeModern]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@drewcipher896]

Design really goes in a circle. Crown molding used to be used to hang things when nailing into plaster walls wasn't ideal. Now this is trendy.

[@trevorcrist5456]

Beautiful project as always!!!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Wow that's got very smooth and beautiful lines. Very cool idea and design. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work Ben. Keep making. God bless.

[@janicepaik]

Yes. 💕 Will do this with a 13 ply - bb mg ply. The bamboo looks awesome though!

[@HomeMadeModern]

Have fun!

[@Ernzt8]

Nice!

[@BRPEngineering]

Having two inlaid pieces of bare 14 AWG copper wire running the length of the system at 12 or 5 VDC might be a really cool way to handle power. You'd then have to use some sort of spring clips to get power into the individual modules, but I think it would be worth it. Think of it like a low voltage track-light system.

[@proud_of_you]

This is great - I would add a picture frame bracket.

[@PhilMakesThings]

Woodford Reserve... excellent choice. 👌

[@HomeMadeModern]

good choice at a reasonable price

[@vodiak]

I like having a shelf behind a couch for putting down a drink or something. I realize this is what coffee table is for, but that doesn't work for all setups. You could have a long shelf drop down from the cleat rail, and still have space for other accessories between the standoffs.

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video. That bamboo is luscious. Awesome design. Mahalo for sharing!🐒😊

[@christinedin8515]

humm great for kitchen or bathroom too or a conservatory .

[@ChauHuh]

If you have a weaker saw you can install a smaller blade and still get good results cutting harder wood.

[@osome7t4]

I thought of it first about a year ago , i would put white or blue soft lights in the back and put a board vertical with a dado, run a power to a top self , and do the same to all rooms.

[@vincentdepagie5055]

You could add a folding chair for exemple ! 😉👍👌

[@andrhamm]

I wish I had gone with that SawStop as opposed to a Grizzly cabinet saw, having a hell of a time dialing in the blade, fence, and blade guard. Upgraded from a small DeWalt jobsite saw and I think the SawStop contractor saw would have been a good next step. Ugh. Anyway, love the bamboo plywood! I wonder how it holds up over time.

[@HomeMadeModern]

I wonder too but so far so good

[@dretech]

I'm new to your channel but I really love your creative ideas. Thank you for sharing your videos!

[@ma1899]

Realy nice project! Simple and beautyful ... good job! :)

[@shanedresser5431]

Wow 4' x 8' sheets of bamboo plywood in the second quarter of 2021! What is that like 3k street value. What about on the black market? Asking for a friend!

[@oscarbarda]

I built a desk in 2011 with 3 ply bamboo plywood so it's not that new I'd say, but still a great product ! And your finished product looks really good, well done :)

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes I used it on the first house I built in 2005

[@bradmaas6875]

So the Bamboo plywood is interior grade and a bit more than other furniture grade plys. Looks great, though I'm not sure how it'll go with my Oak floors. You could use the support rail for your power management.

[@HomeMadeModern]

You are correct

[@saowczarek7671]

Muito interessante e sempre prático, assim como todos os seus projetos, amei !!!

[@ReduxGarage]

I’ve been toying with the idea of a modular system like this to allow things to be moved around but also have low voltage power supply included so the LEDs in the boxes (I have crap to display) light up.

[@robertchisenga6293]

Cool idea. Will try this one out and see how it turns out

[@HomeMadeModern]

Have fun!

[@bigharrybushcraft8364]

Toki does not approve of your speaker choice. Other than that, it looks great. Thanks for sharing.

[@Tubajock2]

Id not use bluetooth for quality music listening... but a cool system!!!!

[@jasonthomashorn4794]

Can you try cutting some curves on the CNC? Curious how it Mills and how finished the edge turns out? Like MDF?

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes!

[@guisteh11]

You can insert a low voltage power rail into the wooden rail to power lights, led strips, a radio, small Bluetooth speakers... Those rails are used for spots in eg galleries.

[@paulkendrick8495]

For the cable management could router grooves into the back of the wall cleat with a series of exits for cables?

[@WheelieGayJay]

I love this concept. Its giving me lots of ideas. Ones that most likely wont be more than that. You mentioned you used a bluetooth adaptor for the record player. I’m looking for something like that for a similar purpose. What adaptor did you get & where from? Thanks mate 👍🏻

[@lukiejacko]

maybe us it in a kitchen? as a pantry, add shelfs for equipment food etc

[@RoxaneJ14]

Cut a reces under your wall cleat. Final profile is like a Y split down the middle, and you can slide a cord in the straight part without blocking the cleat for additionnal componants.

[@HomeMadeModern]

great idea