Making A Mudroom Storage Bench

Assembling this bench is too easy.

Making a mudroom storage bench.

Cut list download cutlist here 1x12 2 72 inches. How to build a mudbench overview illustration by gregory nemec. Day to day timeline for building a mudroom bench with storage. Follow along on these pages as tom uses these methods to assemble this useful mudroom organizer.

I told you this was easy. If you would love to have a mudroom but just don t have the space this compact bench and shoe shelf may be exactly what you need. Diy mudroom bench step 4. A mudroom storage bench will do just that by providing storage while also affording the members of your household a place to sit when pulling off muddy boots or putting them on.

When your family comes home from work and school for the day chances are they re tramping their dirty shoes across carpets and clean kitchen linoleum. The unit tucks nicely into the corner and can easily be adjusted to fit your measurements. Paint all of the wood before you get started so you can bring it in and put it together instead of trying to paint it once it s installed. Mount it near the garage service door and you ll have a convenient spot to remove and store your shoes or boots before going inside.

I kind of want to make more of these. Build and trim out the seat box. 1x16 1 72 inches. If you re looking to build a mudroom bench we ve got you covered.

Assemble the shelf and paint the bench. My husband started by taking one sheet of plywood cutting to size and making the box frames for the bench nailed together using a nail gun. Slide a basket or two underneath for shoes and you have a cute entryway that is both organized and functional. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the short components and insert 1 1 4 screws into the perpendicular components.

Make sure the corners are square. How to make a mudroom bench. Tom and kevin show off their latest project. Install the seat lid and beadboard panel.

Simply attach a leg to each corner using a drill. Get your storage fix quick with a custom fit bench that you can build yourself. Build the lid for the bench to get a professional result. A three cubby storage bench that took them just a couple of hours to make from scratch.

Our model has a comfy seat coat hooks and five storage cubbies to hold organized baskets. Dimensions and cut list. Make the frame for the lid out of 1 2 lumber and the panel out of 3 4 plywood. There s even a hollow bench with a flip up lid to store your hats and gloves.

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