The fauxdenza, a term first coined in 2010, has been loved by designers and DIY’ers alike for the last decade as a way to create savvy home storage. Fauxdenza tutorials have been seen on Apartment Therapy, as well as highlighted by Chris and Julia, Sugar & Cloth, The Faux Martha, Emily Henderson, and more. In lieu of purchasing a ready-made credenza or sideboard, creating a custom fauxdenza using wall-mounted cabinets and a few easy-to-find items can make your space feel truly special. 

So, where should you begin? It’s important to figure out where you want your fauxdenza to live. Is it going to be utilized for dining room storage, as a living room media center, an entryway statement, or as a bedroom dresser? 

The next step is determining materiality. While IKEA Besta units have been the standard, BOXI by Semihandmade, most recognized as a direct-to-consumer kitchen cabinet company, offers smart and versatile cabinets that are intended for every room of the house.

In order to design your own fauxdenza, you’ll need two standard wall cabinets, or more depending on how large you want your piece to be, side panels, a top, and legs. 

The BOXI by Semihandmade team recently built two fauxdenzas, one using four Peppercorn Edge cabinets and the other using four Mushroom Slab cabinets. To begin, screw the four boxes together and add side panels for a finished look. Side panels are able to be purchased along with your cabinets and must be cut to size. 

For the top, purchase pre-finished plywood, easily found at and paint to any color you’d like, or head to a slab yard to purchase marble, granite, or any stone and cut to size for a high-end look. 

When it comes to the legs, the BOXI team looked to PrettyPegs, but legs can be purchased from a myriad of retailers. 

Not only is the fauxdenza a fun do-it-yourself project, but it’s a unique way to ramp up storage and use BOXI by Semihandmade in any room.