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Tall shoe cabinet with doors 31 × 51 in

A tall shoe cabinet of 31 × 51 in with two doors and six shelves: plenty of pairs tucked out of sight in a narrow footprint.

Example impression: Tall shoe cabinet with doors 31 × 51 in
Example impression (AI-generated), not a photo of a real build.
Schematic front view of Tall shoe cabinet with doors 31 × 51 in
Schematic front view of the layout. The sizes in the cut list are what counts.

Six shallow shelves behind a double door. Tilt the shelves slightly for a shoe-rack effect, or leave them flat for baskets.

What makes this design special

A door front over six adjustable shelves in a shallow carcass. A 12 in depth is enough for most shoes.

Dimensions

Panel sizes (cut list)

PartSizeQtyMaterialThickness
Side51 3/16 × 11 13/16″2Plywood (birch)11/16″
Top / bottom30 1/16 × 11 13/16″2Plywood (birch)11/16″
Back panel31 1/2 × 51 3/16″1Plywood (birch)1/4″
Door15 11/16 × 51 3/16″2Plywood (birch)11/16″
Adjustable shelf29 15/16 × 11 9/16″6Plywood (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 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 cabinet to size.