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Mondrian shelf wall 79 × 79 in

A statement wall unit of 79 × 79 in: an asymmetric grid of open cubbies with the odd closed door, inspired by a Mondrian composition.

Schematic front view of Mondrian shelf wall 79 × 79 in
Schematic front view of the layout. The sizes in the cut list are what counts.

The rhythm is in the uneven cubbies: wide next to narrow, tall next to short. Three cubbies get a small door so not everything is on show.

What makes this design special

Three horizontal bands, each split differently into vertical cubbies, with one cubby split again. Move a divider or turn an open cubby into a door and the whole wall re-flows.

Dimensions

Panel sizes (cut list)

PartSizeQtyMaterialThickness
Side78 3/4 × 12 5/8″2Plywood (birch)11/16″
Top / bottom77 5/16 × 12 5/8″2Plywood (birch)11/16″
Back panel78 3/4 × 78 3/4″1Plywood (birch)1/4″
Divider77 5/16 × 12 3/8″2Plywood (birch)11/16″
Adjustable shelf22 13/16 × 12 3/8″4Plywood (birch)11/16″
Door24 × 21 13/16″1Plywood (birch)11/16″
Adjustable shelf29 3/4 × 12 3/8″2Plywood (birch)11/16″
Divider16 1/2 × 12 3/8″1Plywood (birch)11/16″
Door15 3/16 × 17 1/16″1Plywood (birch)11/16″
Door24 × 20 13/16″1Plywood (birch)11/16″

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 2 sheets of 3/4 in (18 mm) plywood and 2 sheets 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 cabinet to size.