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Cube shelf 4 × 4 (grid)

A clean cube grid of 59 × 59 in: sixteen square cubbies with a row of drawers at the bottom, for books, baskets, plants or records.

Example impression: Cube shelf 4 × 4 (grid)
Example impression (AI-generated), not a photo of a real build.
Schematic front view of Cube shelf 4 × 4 (grid)
Schematic front view of the layout. The sizes in the cut list are what counts.

Square cubbies of about 13 in suit common storage baskets and LP format. The bottom row is built as drawers.

What makes this design special

Four equal columns, each with three open cubbies plus a drawer at the bottom. Add a column and the cubby size stays the same.

Dimensions

Panel sizes (cut list)

PartSizeQtyMaterialThickness
Side59 1/16 × 13 3/8″2Plywood (birch)11/16″
Top / bottom57 5/8 × 13 3/8″2Plywood (birch)11/16″
Back panel59 1/16 × 59 1/16″1Plywood (birch)1/4″
Divider57 5/8 × 13 1/8″3Plywood (birch)11/16″
Adjustable shelf13 11/16 × 13 1/8″12Plywood (birch)11/16″
Drawer front14 × 14″4Plywood (birch)11/16″
Drawer side12 3/4 × 13 3/8″8Plywood (birch)11/16″
Drawer back11 7/16 × 13 3/8″4Plywood (birch)11/16″
Drawer bottom11 7/16 × 12 1/16″4Plywood (birch)1/4″

These are the cut sizes the cabinet designer computes (edge banding and kerf included). For drawers and doors, always check the clearance your own slides and hinges need.

Open this project in the cabinet designer with the button below. You see the cabinet in 2D right away and can change the sizes, material and layout parametrically; the panel sizes and the cutting plan follow along. Rather save it yourself? Download the project file and open it via Open › Load project.

Material and sheets needed

Based on the panel sizes above, this project takes about 3 sheets of 3/4 in (18 mm) plywood and 1 sheet of 1/4 in (6 mm) plywood (back panel). Prices vary by country and store, so check your local supplier; the tool works out the exact number of sheets and can show real prices from its material library.

Make it your own

Every size here is a starting point. For more background, read the guide on building a bookcase to size.