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Help with design for overhead centerpiece

dg_

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I understand that this is not the correct forum to ask this question, but I figured I'd still try
I'm an amateur at best when it comes to woodworking. I recently built the below bedroom set for my daughter. I am now having second thoughts regarding the stability and security of the overhead centerpiece.

Can anyone please advise if you feel the following will be adequate is holding the centerpiece secure.

The majority of the weight is being held by the 1" thick trim pieces which sit on top of the wardrobe.
On each side inside the centerpiece (2) 1/4" 3" bolts keep the centerpiece tightly together with the wardrobe.
On the bottom of the centerpiece I built a small support frame of (1) 2" x 4" attached to (2) studs with (3) 3" screws and 2" x 2"s attached to the 2" x 4".

I feel this should be plenty secure, however I really would like a second, third opinion.

Thank you.

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mbatarga

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I don't believe you should have any issues with the design connections you listed above. I've been building furniture (hobby) for almost 30 years.
 
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ALinCarolina

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Looks good. The two issues are tilting away from the wall which is taken care of with attaching to the studs. The other is the centerpiece falling down between the wardrobes. Sounds like you have avoided this also by securing the bottom shelf of the centerpiece to the sides. The wall anchors will also aid in that. Good job.
 
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