DIY Nintendo Switch TV cabinet

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An entertainment cabinet purpose built for a Nintendo Switch games console using Pine, Plywood and MDF featuring built-in storage.

• The project
• Steps
• Tools and materials
• More inspiration for your kids projects

The project

A super-sized Nintendo Switch TV cabinet made from scrap wood.

Steps

Step 1

First I took down all of my measurements based off of the TV I already had. I used some spare Plywood I had left over from another renovation job and marked out the shape of the back pieces and doors.

Then I cut all the pieces out. I kept the TV nearby so I could keep going back to it to confirm my measurements were correct before getting too far ahead.

I then clamped all four bits together and sanded them as one (so they all come out identical).

Step 2

The side bits were a bit tricky. I had to cut several notches in the MDF for it to be able to curve around the edge. By adjusting the depth gauge on my circular saw I was able to carefully make these cuts.

Once I was happy with the shape, I was just a matter of screwing them in place, putty the small gaps and sand.

Step 3

Next I added the shelves. I took one of the young fellas' game cases to size the shelves off. I wanted the shelves to be practical as well as fun.

I added cabinet hinges for the doors. I could have easily used regular hinges but this way the doors held themselves closed.

Step 4

I ended up using spray paint for the colours because it was the closest match to the console colours.

The buttons were cut out of MDF, pre-painted, and either glued or screwed into place. The joysticks have a smaller piece underneath to lift them off the door and give them depth.

Step 5

I attached the TV to the side pieces with 67mm x 19mm Pine. Screwing the Pine to the TV using the standard screw holes on the back of the TV and extra long screws and washers.

Then I attached the Pine to the TV wall bracket, and here you have it!

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• Plywood
• Cabinet hinges
• Spray paint
• MDF
• Pine.

Tools used in the project:

• Sander
• Jigsaw
• Circular saw
• Drill.

More inspiration for your kids projects

Experienced Bunnings Workshop member Jess (prettyliving) created a ute-shaped bookshelf with storage behind the door and headlights that could be used as a night light.

Recycled timber aficionado Rylie (LePallet) created a mud kitchen from recycled pallets.

Get more inspiration from the Top 10 most popular kids projects shared by Bunnings Workshop community members.