Pretty handsome, hey?I like the severe profile of my files, all straight lines and solid-coloured panels. I have a thing for Scandinavian-influenced minimalism!

So you’ve got all your pieces cut. Great! Time for assembly.These are the piecesyou need for each file. I was inspired by Ana White’s plans for the same, and I followed her cut list on a 4’ x 4’ sheet of plywood (half of a full-size sheet). One full sheet makes 18 files!! I made 9 and even that felt generous. To make 9 wood magazine file holders, you will need: Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by room Glue the base piece to the bottomedge of one side, centered. Then glue the other side piece to the base. Tip: use a spare 1×4 section to prop up the piece while gluing.I gave them another couple of days for the finishes to cure, and then excitedly placed them in my study. Faux Leather: Faux leather is a high-quality material that can make any space look moreprofessional. Although long-lasting and durable, leather files have to be maintained and wiped clean every so often.

Magazine files come in many different styles and materials. If you are unsure of what type of file you want, think about the following: how long do you need it to last and how does it look? Keep in mind that some materials like plastic and metal are more durable than others. Here are the most commonly used and their benefits:length of timber, 8’ long. Technical note: my piece was actually 19mm x 90mm x 2.4m, because of the metric system. The actual size is nearly the same.