This project was built and designed by Alex from Bevelish Creations. It’s a clean, mid-century modern credenza built for real-world functionality—perfect for organizing camera gear, office supplies, and everyday tech in a work-from-home setup.
Alex revisited his original office layout and built this credenza to solve several challenges: cluttered storage, limited charging space, and the need for a stable work surface when filming content. The result is a multipurpose unit that balances aesthetics with smart utility.
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A Functional, Stylish Storage Solution
The credenza was designed with mid-century modern influences—simple lines, chamfered corners, and minimal visible hardware. But underneath the style is a serious commitment to organization and durability.
Large open cubbies store bulky equipment like sliders and tripods. Soft-close drawers keep smaller items tucked away. And the solid top is deep and strong enough to function as a filming surface or flexible workspace.
Constructing the Case and Compartments
The outer case is built using mitered panels for a seamless appearance. To strengthen those joints, Alex uses domino joinery, which adds reinforcement while preserving clean lines.
Inside the case, partitions are cut to size and notched in the front so they slide forward and sit flush with the cabinet face. This helps the doors align perfectly when closed and adds a polished, built-in feel to the final structure.
Doors with Concealed Hinges
For the cabinet doors, Alex installs inset panels using soft-close concealed hinges. A hinge drilling jig ensures accurate placement for the cup holes, making installation smoother and more repeatable.
Magnetic catches inside the case prevent the doors from swinging too far open and help them close flush. These simple hardware choices add a professional feel without complicating the build.
Drawer Construction and Hidden Slides
The credenza includes two drawers designed with practicality and clean design in mind. Instead of visible hardware, Alex uses under-mount tandem drawer slides that offer a soft-close feature and a minimalist look.
He builds the drawer boxes from half-inch plywood instead of the usual quarter-inch bottoms. The thicker material adds strength and makes the drawers feel solid, especially when loaded with heavier gear or supplies.
Building the Base and Legs
The leg design is straightforward but stylish, with a nod to popular block leg trends found on Pinterest and Etsy. Each side features a block-style leg connected by a stretcher, joined together with cross-lap joints for extra stability.
Chamfers are added to the bottom edges of the legs, softening the profile and enhancing the overall design. The legs are attached using figure-eight fasteners, which allow for seasonal wood movement while keeping everything secure.
Practical Benefits for a Modern Workspace
This credenza isn’t just nice to look at—it solves real storage problems in a home office or studio. It helps keep camera gear, cords, and tools from piling up, while the top offers a functional space for filming, charging, or working.
Soft-close hardware gives it a premium feel, and the clean design blends in well with modern or transitional home decor. Its modular structure also invites customization—whether you want more drawers, open shelves, or a different finish.
Why This Project Stands Out
Alex’s approach to building this credenza is thoughtful and efficient. Each step is explained with practical advice and tool tips, making the process clear even for intermediate woodworkers.
By choosing materials carefully and using reinforced joinery, he ensures the piece is built to last. The entire design is focused on solving the daily challenges of a creative home office, from cluttered gear to limited workspace.
Build Tips and Considerations
If you’re considering a similar build, here are a few practical tips based on Alex’s process:
- Think about your storage needs before cutting partitions or drawers.
- Use dominoes, dowels, or biscuits to strengthen miter joints.
- Figure-eight fasteners are great for attaching legs while allowing wood to expand and contract.
- Invest in a hinge jig if you’re adding concealed hinges—it saves time and frustration.
- Don’t overlook the finish. A good stain or topcoat enhances both durability and style.
Designed to Last and Easy to Customize
The credenza’s frame and leg system provide a solid foundation for future modifications. You can scale the design up or down, experiment with different drawer layouts, or change the hardware depending on your workspace needs.
It’s a great project for anyone who wants to level up their home office with a practical, great-looking piece of furniture.
Learn more about this project here: https://www.rockler.com/learn/modern-storage-cabinet-project/.
Matt’s Take
These are my personal thoughts and tips based on my own experience in the shop. This section is not written, reviewed, or endorsed by the original creator of this project.
This credenza showcases how thoughtful design choices can make a huge difference in both function and appearance. The use of dominos to reinforce those mitered corners is smart—miter joints look fantastic but need that extra support, especially on a piece that’ll see daily use. Those joints take a lot of stress when doors are opening and closing.
I really appreciate the decision to use half-inch plywood for the drawer bottoms instead of the typical quarter-inch. It’s one of those upgrades that you feel every time you use the piece. Heavier drawer bottoms eliminate that flimsy feeling and handle loaded drawers much better. Plus, when you’re storing camera gear and office equipment, that extra strength is worth the material cost.
The figure-eight fasteners for attaching the legs are a nice touch that shows Alex was thinking about long-term durability. Wood moves with seasonal changes, and those fasteners let the top expand and contract without creating stress cracks or loose joints. It’s the kind of detail that separates furniture that lasts decades from pieces that develop problems after a few years.
For anyone considering a similar build, that hinge drilling jig recommendation is spot-on. Concealed hinges are forgiving in some ways but absolutely unforgiving when it comes to hole placement. A good jig pays for itself on the first project and makes the installation process so much smoother.