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Kitchen Table and Cabinets Learn how to transform a kitchen with old musical instruments and speakers. From "From Junky to Funky" episode DFJF-212

Cabinets made from drums, a guitar case with shelves, and a custom-made table fill an empty kitchen with function and character.

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Kitchen Cabinets

Old stereo speakers get a face-lift and hang on the wall as cabinets.

Materials:

6 speakers in 3 different sizes
black and silver paint
plywood or MDF
shelving brackets
hardware
router
table saw
screw gun
painting supplies

Figure A

1. Open up the backs of the speakers (figure A), and then remove the speaker equipment.

2. Cut the plywood to approximately 4' x 3' high to serve as a backer board.

3. Rout the edges, and then paint.

4. Layout the speakers on the backer board in a desired location, and then mark the spot.

5. Cut off the front of the speaker using a table saw to make doors.

Note: If desired—replace the material in the front of the speaker with Plexiglas. Cut the Plexiglas to size, and then build a frame and place the Plexiglas between the cabinet and the frame.

6. Cut the shelves for the larger speaker cases, and then attach them using corner brackets.

Figure B

7. Hinge the doors to the speakers (figure B).

8. Paint the speakers.

9. Attach the speakers to the backer board using shelving brackets.

Project Expense:

Speakers: Free
Wood: $20
Plexiglas: $18
Materials: $22

Total: $60

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