Custom Bedroom Built-In with a Desk, Window Seat, Dresser & Shelves 1

Custom Bedroom Built-In with a Desk, Window Seat, Dresser & Shelves

A custom bedroom built-in is one of the best ways to transform an empty wall into high-value functional furniture.

Build Cost
$1,296
Sell Price
$8,500
Gross Profit
$7,204
Net Profit
$7,204
Tool Payback
0 builds

Project Overview

A clean, modern bench with open cubbies that's perfect for entryways or mudrooms. Simple joinery, straight cuts, and a finish that looks high-end in photos and in person.

This view shows you not just how to build it, but what the tools will cost and how fast they'll pay for themselves if you decide to build and sell this as a product.

Materials & Supplies

Total Materials Cost: $1,296.49
MaterialQtyUnit CostTotalSource
Boss Dog Wood Glue
1$13.99$13.99Amazon
Kreg #8 x 1-1/4-in
1$9.98$9.98Lowes
DAP Plastic Wood Natural Wood Filler
1$11.48$11.48lowes
DAP Fast Dry Paintable Caulk
2$4.98$9.96lowes
1-1/4-in 18 -Gauge Brad Nails
1$11.48$11.48lowes
White Urethane Enamel Paint
2$65.98$131.96Lowes
3/4In Birch Plywood
4$85.78$343.12Home Depot
1/2in Birch Plywood
1$70.48$70.48Home Depot
1/4in Birch Plywood
2$45.08$90.16Home Depot
1/4in MDF
4$14.75$59.00Home Depot
1x2x8 Poplar
6$9.18$55.08Lowes
1x3x8 Polar
2$14.56$29.12Lowes
1x6x4
1$14.88$14.88Lowes
1x8x4 Poplar
1$17.98$17.98Lowes
1x12x4
2$30.46$60.92Lowes
Gold Cabinet Pulls 6.25 Hole Center
1$29.99$29.99Amazon
15in. Blum Motion Drawer Slides
1$187.00$187.00Amazon
Blum Drawer Locking Device
8$14.99$119.92Amazon
2in Grommet Power Outlet
1$29.99$29.99Amazon

ROI Calculator

Adjust your sell price or build volume to see what this project could do as a real side hustle.

$
11530
Gross Profit per Unit$7,204
Net Profit per Unit (after tools)$7,204
Monthly Net Profit$28,814
Yearly Net Profit$345,768

Income Potential

Here's what this project could bring in at different levels of commitment.

Weekend Builder

Build a couple each month as a fun, profitable side project.

2 / month
Monthly Net
$14,407
Yearly Net
$172,884

Side Hustle

A steady flow of builds that can cover real monthly bills.

8 / month
Monthly Net
$57,628
Yearly Net
$691,537

Serious Maker

A lean, repeatable product that anchors a small shop business.

20 / month
Monthly Net
$144,070
Yearly Net
$1,728,842