Making A Mudroom Storage Bench

Diy mudroom bench step 4.

Making a mudroom storage bench.

Day to day timeline for building a mudroom bench with storage. I told you this was easy. Cut list download cutlist here 1x12 2 72 inches. Dimensions and cut list.

Simply attach a leg to each corner using a drill. Assemble the shelf and paint the bench. 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. 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.

Make the frame for the lid out of 1 2 lumber and the panel out of 3 4 plywood. 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. Our model has a comfy seat coat hooks and five storage cubbies to hold organized baskets. Install the seat lid and beadboard panel.

A mudroom without a proper storage unit is a disaster waiting to happen. 1x16 1 72 inches. Build the lid for the bench to get a professional result. The unit tucks nicely into the corner and can easily be adjusted to fit your measurements.

I kind of want to make more of these. Make sure the corners are square. 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. There s even a hollow bench with a flip up lid to store your hats and gloves.

Charming mudroom design ideas see all photos. How to make a mudroom bench. If you re looking to build a mudroom bench we ve got you covered. Slide a basket or two underneath for shoes and you have a cute entryway that is both organized and functional.

A three cubby storage bench that took them just a couple of hours to make from scratch. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the short components and insert 1 1 4 screws into the perpendicular components. Tom and kevin show off their latest project. Flip it over and you are done.

How to build a mudbench overview illustration by gregory nemec. Assembling this bench is too easy. 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. Follow along on these pages as tom uses these methods to assemble this useful mudroom organizer.

Build and trim out the seat box.