How to Build a Sliding Wall Mirror Cabinet

[@Sienna10Sunz]

Marie Kondo & you Ana White, are two of the most lovely & inspirational women around! Thank you so much for doing all you do and encouraging everyone to pick up those tools and DIY :)

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Sienna Metatawabin Thank you Sienna for your sweet words!

[@nicomaisuradze508]

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[@dreunmason8315]

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[@renkar67]

Is this about the build shown in this video?

[@ColbyR86]

Cut out some drywall and mount this in between 2 studs and you have a cool little hideaway storage that would just look like a mirror on the wall. :) Add a magnetic lock for some security. Great build!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Colby Ruffing A great idea Colby! Thanks for watching!

[@shahrozali786]

Gr8 idea

[@lauriepayseur5897]

Exactly what I was thinking but keeping it on the slides

[@madmonkey762]

I just started getting into building projects and this was my first build. I'm still learning and though this build probably isn't as perfect as yours, I'm happy to say that it works and my wife loves it. Thanks for the idea!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Wonderful!

[@jeffharmed1616]

Thanks for that excellent video and project. I liked the simplicity and the clever, effective use of dead space.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Jeff Harmed Thanks for your feedback Jeff, it's much appreciated!

[@MichelleNotObama]

This is perfect!!! I am buying a house and the master bathroom is tiny and narrow. We're going to demo and re-do it and these would be beautiful for storage and extra mirrors. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Michelle Powell Yes, this would be a perfect solution. Thanks for watching Michelle!

[@kirkphillips3725]

Cool idea,I’m building one of these right now for my daughters bathroom. I had planned on traditional hinges,but this makes so much better sense

[@misterm7086]

Ana, another wonderfully practical, real-world project. Bravo! This will be a perfect addition to my fashionista daughter's small bedroom. (I guess finishing installing the baseboard in the family room will have to wait.) By the way, I purchased your book a few years ago (it's in tough shape because I left it out in the rain, but it has "character" now LOL) and it has been -- along with your terrific videos -- a great source of inspiration for my woodworking and furniture projects for my home. Thanks for all your efforts. Be well. -Nick

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Nick M Hi Nick, I really appreciate your kind words and support! Can't wait to see your project!

[@nunyabiznes3901]

I have been wanting to do one of these because I’m tired of fighting over bathroom time with my tween, and was going to use the plans for the jewelry armoire with a mirror, but the sliding mirror idea is genius! Thank you!

[@nancymabry]

AWESOME. I want this in my guest bedroom! We have a dining room farm table that my son and husband made from your plans. It turned out great!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

WONDERFUL!

[@mattjanacone]

Very clever project, Ana. I just started my own woodworking channel on KZbin. Currently I am designing and building furniture out of pine and 2x4's. Your videos have been inspiring. Thank you.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Matt Janacone Hi Matt, that's awesome. I'll have to check it out!

[@DawgsChamp88]

Thank you so much for your video, blog and material list. This is sooooo awesome! I love this! I already have a mirror, so I don't need to buy that. It's gold, so I'll probably paint it brown and stain the wood to closer match my furniture. I'm debating on makeup/beauty products or probably putting in a metal screen type of material to hang earrings and put in hooks for necklaces and a round t-bar for bracelets. I'm also running ideas in my head about making a stand for it be mounted to so it's not wall mounted. Easy to move it around and less holes in the wall. Thanks again.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Awesome, I'd love to see it!

[@stevejackson8510]

this is brilliant im going to be making 2 of these for my girls bedroom 2 girls in one bedroom means not much space but these will work great thanks for the inspiration

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+steve jackson Sounds great Steve, hope you can share!

[@stacymcintyre1796]

Game changer! I've put together some things from around the house to create a vanity, and I use baskets as drawers, but they don't hold the larger hair tools, and my stacked jewelry box inconveniently is on one of the shelves. I have a mirror already and the designated space, so I can make one of these and include things for my jewelry. Thank you! :-)

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Awesome!

[@smarbac1]

I love this video - I am planning on making one of these but with hinged doors and an internal hinged "leaf" so I can have additional hanging space for my earrings, necklaces and bracelets. It will also be recessed between the studs in a wall near my closet. Wish you'd do a video on making one with strong cabinet hinges. Thanks for posting this, I got some great ideas and learned a lot from your video.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Sounds awesome!

[@mico26az]

I just make one for my wife I used your video to make it , wife was super happy to see it all done thank you for this video. ....

[@monaleesaw]

Thank you! I'll go try this. I've been figuring out how to make sliding cabinet door with built-in mirror. Subscribed because of this :)

[@1973noxqses]

I'm really loving your content and delivery with these videos. Great work.

[@iiu82_75]

Great watch, really enjoyed it. Any rethinks 2 years on? Planning a work bench but can decide if this will work for me.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you, this is a great and lasting project! We have a lot of workbench plans, just google "Ana White workbench".

[@MakeitExtreme]

Awesome, nice to see you again Ana.!!! :)

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Make it Extreme Thanks for tuning in, so glad you like it!

[@Gibbowr80]

I love this project !! Have been looking for something like this for some time now!!! Was looking to buy it but now I can build it. - Thank you !!!! 😃

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Wonderful!

[@jsol2480]

Great idea! Any tips on how to mount to the wall?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Through the back of the shelf into your studs in the wall.

[@GK4NP]

@@AnaWhiteDIY hello, I had the same question. What do I use to attach at the back? Do you know if any videos I can reference?

[@latanyasm17]

You did an awesome job. I actually want to redo my closet and use Target shelves but I want to add sliding mirrors to close the space. So I'm here for research🥰

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Sounds awesome!

[@CatholicWoodworker]

I need to build this for my wife,she'd love it! Great idea

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Conrad Designs Hi Conrad, I know she will!

[@TranTheClever]

That came out amazing. Had to fast forward through a bit of it since I'm at work but will come back to watch it all the way through. 😉😉😁😁 you think this would be nice for outside up against a wall with plants? 2:14

[@cybercapri]

Great Concept and use of Sliders, wow, well done....

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Paul Bialozor Hi Paul, I appreciate your nice comment!

[@cybercapri]

+Ana White No worries Ana, you are very creative. I've been doing various construction for over 30 years and I never thought to use sliders in this fashion; and truth be told I could have used this idea decades ago... I try to think out of the box when ever possible and I really enjoy the clever ways you make things happen... Who says you can't teach and old dog, namely me, a new trick or two... LOL...

[@richh.1010]

Love this idea so much I was going to make it for my wife; however, there's no more wall space to hang this. Do you have video or plans to make this with legs so it can be put anywhere in the bedroom or bathroom? Thank you so very much for all that you do. As a very novice woodworker, you are one of the reasons that I started woodworking after my retirement. Best wishes.

[@heartsongdjs]

How would you modify this if dropping the box in between two studs, recessed into a wall?

[@ann6030]

LOVE LOVE your ideas!!

[@PeppersPlantsnPowerTools]

+Ana White This is absolutely beautiful & so functional for so many uses! As usual great job! I'm planning to make this for my powder room but I don't think a mirror would work for the spot (in front of the toilet) where the cabinet will hang. Are they any changes or a different method that need(s) to be considered for adding a plain door or a door with say a glass or chicken wire inlay instead of the mirror? Thanks

[@mpadierna]

Awesome! I'm sure I'll do this. Maybe a small recess on the right vertical board, just to avoid catching fingers with the sliding frame...

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+mpadierna Great idea!

[@Mixdplate]

WOW! I believe you just solved my "no space for a vanity" dilemma!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@sskengineering8474]

Really like this design. I will try it out soon!!! Thanks for the video

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad you like it!

[@jessicapetrin1655]

Wow!!! You are amazing and are going to be of great help to me!!! Thank you so much for sharing. I am very grateful :)

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

So happy to help!

[@jaytechCFL]

Another wonderful project, Thanks, Ana!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Jason Bourdon Thanks so much Jason!

[@mikegill3792]

Would be cool to recess in the wall between the wall studs.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Mike Gill Super idea Mike, thanks for watching!

[@Olivsam]

Hi Ana great project! What kind of glue do you use to attach mirror?

[@bridgetl8363]

I would love to make this, but with over the door hangers for daughters dorm room. I know this is an older video, anyone know what the weight would apx be finished?

[@percyperanamus7432]

this is beautiful but i think i might have to adjust some of these plans because i just don't have access to these tools. im looking to make one that's half way set inside of a hollowed out door in the bathroom with the mirror on a hinge

[@AZMare]

That is so awesome! I'm excited to make one in my master bedroom closet for jewelry, skin care products, etc. Love, love, love it! Can the slides be switched around to slide right instead of left?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

They sure can, thanks for watching!

[@kimmywatson1803]

Do you think those slides could hold the weight of a full length mirror for the front of a closet

[@jennifernelson122]

I'm a little confused on the drawer slides... I have the same exact mirror height and width... Your website says to use 14 inch and on the video it shows 16 inch... So which one do I use? Thanks So Much!!!

[@airamandres3712]

that so cool but I can't find a video on KZbin of how to build a pull out pivoting closet mirror yet. I've seen just videos for like commercials for a website that sells it but I want to build it myself. so if you can figure out how to do it let me know. thank you

[@craigpereira6381]

That is a really great Project. Once I get one done I'll send you the pictures.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Craig Pereira Sounds great Craig!

[@BaeRomano]

Can you do one on a mirror that slides up? I want one for my vanity that faces my window. I want the natural light during the day. But when I want to use it I can slide it up from behind the desk

[@AlexiaJohannes]

I'm also interested in this! I'm wondering if this same approach could be use with the mirrors turned on its side? Robern makes an "Uplift Medicine Cabinet", but its $2,000 - $4,000 =(

[@Mamaducksmeatballs]

Julyssa I am working on making own vanity inspire medicine cabinet. I love one that would slide up

[@InshasChoice]

Apply those silver things along the sides??

[@meshelle_kimeko]

Since this is on an exterior wall was the any type of insulation or special backing added?

[@Warthog333]

Do you end up with a 1/2" gap (btwn mirror and cabinet)? Someone else asked this question. The drawer installation video for Liberty Hdwr (that you provided) dictates a 1/2" gap between the drawer and the opening (in the cabinet), on each side.

[@AZMare]

Is it possible to use 2 or 3 inside hinges as a substitution for the drawer slides so it opens out as opposed to sliding and use a knob with magnetic closure?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Here is a plan like that www.shanty-2-chic.com/2014/02/bathroom-storage-diy.html

[@AZMare]

@@AnaWhiteDIY Thanks so much! I love your version but the space in my closet is limited so I need to alter the design to make it work best for my situation.

[@anoopnair786]

ann can you please tell us how you pasted that mirror that's one part missing, its a beautiful design

[@Hawtsoup]

How did you attach the mirror to the frame? Thanks!

[@colig54]

love the simplicity, thankyou!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad you like it!

[@jellomichealflores4168]

Hi ana would I be able to modify this by adding legs to it so it a standing or leaning mirror

[@zuuzsh.4373]

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[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you so much 😀

[@JKidding989]

This is way better than the commercial ones.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for the visit, glad you like it!

[@butternutsquash6984]

I'm looking at rehabbing a very small house and adding closets to already small rooms. This would be perfect for a built in jewelry cabinet on the side of a closet. One less piece of furniture!

[@gladtidings4all]

I'm having my cabinet maker make me one with pvc white wood here in Puerto Rico which is humidity proof and termite proof!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

AWESOME~

[@mrkoolio4475]

Where do you obtain that "pvc white wood" ? That term sounds like "100% real fake diamonds". "Wood" is not "humidity proof" unless you seal it.

[@btwenzel05]

So do the slides leave about a half inch gap between the frame and the mirror?

[@YogeShuchi]

How many holes for the wall mounting?

[@AlfFisher]

Beautiful and original. I like. A guide can be hidden by setting on horizontal surfaces - top and bottom of the box :)

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+AlfFisher Thanks so much for watching!

[@AlfFisher]

Ana, come to my blog: http: //alffisher.blogspot.com I added a button automatic language translation :) Mark Fisher. Ukraine.

[@ThePotita]

Hi Ana! Could you please provide the exact sizes of the wood that you used? I'd love to recreate this!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Free plan www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/full-length-mirror-sliding-beauty-storage-cabinet

[@donnachristian9871]

would this work as a larger mirror used as a door to a walk in cupboard

[@MM-ob8ti]

This is the coolest idea for space saving I have seen.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Kinshun Mui Thanks for watching!

[@nonniesview]

Hi Ana, I love when you make projects like this one! Could you please make one like this for jewelry? Thanks❤️

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

www.ana-white.com/2012/06/plans/wall-jewelry-cabinet sawdust2stitches.com/secret-compartment-jewelry-case/

[@nonniesview]

Ana White thank you very much, love your channel.💕

[@ramyavenkatesh4452]

I want to do the same but to be kept on the floor. I can't hang in my rent house. I was thinking of inclined base

[@IzzyInMiami]

THIS LOOKS SO AWESOME!!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Izzy InMiami Hi Izzy, it's pretty great! Thanks for watching!

[@emelycan1674]

would it be possible to make it so that they open out like a standard bathroom mirror instead of slide out? would i do everything the same except for the slider hardware part?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Yes with some modification, or check out this one www.shanty-2-chic.com/2014/02/bathroom-storage-diy.html

[@emelycan1674]

@@AnaWhiteDIY thanks so much!

[@anarodriguez9294]

Beautiful Ana I love it

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Ana Rodriguez Thank you Ana!

[@JesusFreakJene]

Could you have dropped the cabinet between the studs for an efficient use of space?

[@arricastro5543]

Hi! I loved this project. So, Im into this project like a week now. Im super stuck! How did you install the drawer rails so they are in sync with each other? The part that attaches to mirror how did you make it match up and align with the shelf part of project? Ive tried 3 different "methods" and all have left me way off. Pls help my new personal deadline os Friday for this.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

I’m so sorry to hear you are having trouble drawer slides can be tricky. If you are using the silver drawer slides like I am in the video, notice that the screw holes on both the cabinet member and drawer member are in the same line - so the centers line up perfectly. So just draw a line on the back of the mirror frame - say 3/4” down from top edge parallel to the top edge. Repeat lines on the bottom and on the shelf front. Then line screw holes up with the lines and attach. Hope this helps!

[@Spokenfan]

Love this project ❤️ You are brilliant 👍👏

[@Sonster9K]

Ana... This was a fabulous project and a great idea!!! Definitely want to build one for sure!!! I just have one quick question: How do you prevent a pocked-holed piece of wood from "sliding" when you're driving the screw into the opposing piece??? One option I do is to glue the two pieces together first; allow the glue to dry; and then drive the screws through the pocket holes. Granted, I get an even stronger joint, but it means that I have to wait for the glue to dry first. How can I pass on the waiting??? Appreciate the help...

[@lauriepayseur5897]

Clamp the piece to the work surface

[@robhartz532]

Love this! Think it could be a good seller. Are you if we sell anything we make from your videos?

[@jolly.red.giant.]

Great little project.

[@cindyd.7692]

This is so awesome! Which hardwares did you use to hang the cabinet against the wall?

[@loramcclamrock5549]

The cabinet is in the cavity between the studs, sized to fit between. You should make sure there are no wires, pipes or ducts in the way. Great place to hide stuff from a toddler.

[@Gevedon]

That's a fantastic build!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Gevedon Thank you for watching!

[@syntaxname]

great stuff Ana

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Nouser Unrecognizable Thanks!

[@BruceLyeg]

Great idea. Pretty and smart.

[@DjuniorS]

Very good, I want to make one just like it. Congratulations.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Devair Jr Thanks! Be sure to share yours!

[@adrianreyes2840]

I want to make this for my wife. How did you mount the shelf to the wall?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

In the plan link "2 screws for mounting to wall (I used 3" screws and screwed directly to studs in the wall)" Plan link ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/full-length-mirror-sliding-beauty-storage-cabinet

[@adrianreyes2840]

@@AnaWhiteDIY thank you so much

[@vickigonya9432]

From the video I missed that there were 2 frames. One on the wall and one behind the mirror. Is that right?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching! Here is the complete plan, step by step www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/full-length-mirror-sliding-beauty-storage-cabinet

[@cindyannefontenot]

Awesome! How clever!! ❤️

[@heyyloheyylo9976]

wow! this is wonderful...planning to diy this....thanks for the tutorial :)

[@bryanp1969]

great project could you put a link to the drawer slides online?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Bryan Patterson Here you go Bryan, www.homedepot.com/p/Liberty-14-in-Ball-Bearing-Full-Extension-Drawer-Slide-2-Pack-D80614C-ZP-W/202200642

[@bryanp1969]

+Ana White Thank you very much

[@charleyandsarah]

Such a great idea with the sliding feature. Thanks Ana :-)

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Slowvannah Farms Thank you!

[@ruqayyafarzana7379]

Do you own all these instruments?

[@MoranGuyVideos]

Can I do it without nail gun?

[@JC-fb7bm]

How did you attach the mirror to the frame?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Mine was snug enough to fit in and stay but if not you can do hot glue

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Mine was snug enough to fit in and stay but if not you can do hot glue

[@aaronm406]

Cool project!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Aaron Martinez Thanks for watching Aaron!

[@cristianxp]

Great project, I will do this myself too in the future

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

GREAT!

[@KarimDK81]

Thanks for video! I will build this for my wife and 2 girls near our bathroom so i can get more space for me in the bathroom =)

[@serrena18ica]

Sooooooooooo cooool and smart!👏

[@umarkhan5215]

Sister how many inch the mirror

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Full plans that allow you to modify for different size mirrors www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/full-length-mirror-sliding-beauty-storage-cabinet

[@flacabibi]

Wow!! Great idea thanks for share it!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Bianca Aguilar Thanks, I love it!

[@rebeccaherrera6006]

Awesome idea!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you! 😊

[@rebeccaherrera6006]

@@AnaWhiteDIY I love how you use tools and machinery. There aren’t enough women in the trade so it’s really refreshing to watch you. Thank you for what you do.

[@cruiz526]

you are awesome! thank you so much for posting this

[@samme5513]

That is pretty awesome

[@therandomstation335]

This is brilliant!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+The Random Station Thanks for tuning in!

[@dmoss8928]

WHere is everyone getting the mirrors at?

[@nenalindatrece]

David Moss they have these kinds at Walmart or target. These kinds of stores. Especially now with back to school season you should see them everywhere

[@khalidalkharusi1]

Awesome, thanks ana.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

+Khalid Alkharusi Thank you!