Free Standing Shelving

DIY Ikea storage solution?

I have a cubby hole in our wall that is about 5 feet tall, 2 feet deep, and 4 feet wide. I need a shelving unit with doors to put in there to store baskets of household items that are cluttery. I want it to look like a built-in, if at all possible....with legs, if at all possible. Ikea customer service pretty much blows, unfortunately, so I can't find a real person there to help me find what I'm looking for. I've looked under their kitchen cabinets and wardrobes, but can't really find something with doors AND shelves. Does anyone have an affordable suggestion or another place I could look? Thanks.

Public Comments

1. I'd suggest just building it in. Install 4 or 5 shelves that are 2 feet deep and 4 ft. wide. You can buy one piece of plywood that is 8' x 4', that should get you the 4 shelves you need. Then buy two more pieces of plywood for the doors, buy some hardware for the handles and hinges and you'd be all set.
2. I believe you won't be able to get a ready made shelf of your dimension. 2 feet deep and 4 feet wide post no problem but 5 feet in height is not standard ready made size. Either you go for diy or get a carpenter for make to order.