How to Build a Bookshelf with Hidden Storage Drawers

In this video, I'm sharing how I built this DIY bookshelf with "hidden" storage drawers! While the drawers in this project aren't necessarily HIDDEN, at first glance, you may just think these are really thick shelves. But the shallow drawers are a great place to store away remotes in a living room, your secret candy stash in a pantry...or whatever else you want to hide away! Follow along in this video to see how easy this was to put together, then grab the plans and details below to build your own! NOTE: At 3:36, when I installed the back panel, I said verbally that I cut it from 3/4" plywood. But I misspoke. I cut this from 1/4" plywood as you can see in the video. Grab the project details and check out the blog here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-bookshelf-with-hidden-storage/ Grab the printable building plans here: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/bookshelf-with-hidden-storage-drawers Follow Woodshop Diaries On: Website: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries? Facebook: https://facebook.com/woodshopdiaries Instagram: https://instagram.com/woodshopdiaries Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/sharamccuiston SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/ Posts you may find helpful in the build: How to cut plywood sheets: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw/ How to use a pocket hole jig: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig/ How to apply iron on edge banding: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges/ How to build and install drawer boxes: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer/ How to cut crown molding: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cut-crown-molding-with-a-miter-saw/ How to finish raw wood furniture: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-finish-raw-wood-furniture-without-a-sprayer/ 5 tips to professional looking DIY furniture: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/5-diy-furniture-tips-to-look-professional/ Tools & Materials: *Affiliate links below Tools: Circular Saw and straight edge (or cutting guides): https://homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx & https://amzn.to/325pRR6 Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx Table Saw (optional) Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya Brad Nailer: https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154 Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/32eoPBY Clamps Materials: (2) 1x3x8 boards (4) 1x2x8 boards (1) 1x6x8 boards (2) 4x8 sheets 3/4" plywood: https://homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95 (1) 4x8 sheet 1/4" plywood: https://homedepot.sjv.io/3vVYr (1) 1 5/8" x 8 ft crown molding OR cove molding (4) pair 14" drawer slides: https://amzn.to/3OP8F5A Edge Banding (optional): https://amzn.to/3nx64RT Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/34NCtuv 1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/3FKfikk 1 1/4" brad nails Minwax Early American Stain: https://amzn.to/3bTRK3f Minwax Polycrylic Clear Coat: https://amzn.to/3RhMsPb 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Cutting down plywood pieces 02:14 Assembling bookshelf cabinet 03:31 Adding Back Panel 04:07 Installing drawer slides 04:38 Adding trim to sides 05:43 Building drawer boxes 07:10 Installing drawer boxes 07:42 Adding drawer fronts 08:29 Installing top panel 08:47 Adding crown molding 09:28 Finish and complete