Diy Mudroom Closet Bench

1x16 1 72 inches.

Diy mudroom closet bench.

Day to day timeline for building a mudroom bench with storage. With shelves on the front for shoes and a hinge up compartment on the back for boots there s no wasted space and everything is accessible. Can be nailed 1 1 4 brad nails and glue or screwed or kreg. Dresser transformed into mudroom hutch idea.

For the bench we opted to have a closed off bench. Cut list download cutlist here 1x12 2 72 inches. We have kind of a weird space for a mudroom. Primed mdf strips 3 5 inch wide and 2 5 inch wide bead board mdf sheets 2 4 s 1 5 1 5 s molding or trim of any kind to go along the front edge of each shelf and the bench wood screws wood glue caulk paint sand paper clamps electric drill counter sink drill bit.

These clever and easy to build benches turn a closet into a mudroom with hidden boot storage. Then there is a tiny little corner for a mudroom bench which was an option when we built. It doesn t open for storage purposes or anything and that is fine with us. Build custom bench and storage cubbies.

Build and trim out the seat box. How to build a mudbench overview illustration by gregory nemec. Add hooks lots mini bench. This diy idea is perfect for those who have unwanted and old dressers or.

The back plywood needs to be held. We recommend building two benches if longer than 40 so shelves don t sag or if you are trying to install. Simple mudroom entryway plan. Cut two 1x3s the same length as the bottoms shelf.

Use off the shelf 1x12s to build the benches. Assemble the shelf and paint the bench. If your entryway is cluttered and unappealing try this diy project. Install the seat lid and beadboard panel.

Clean out the closet aka the hardest part measure everything. Let me show you each step. If that small closet near your entryway is mostly a catchall for junk give it new life and purpose as a mini mudroom all it takes is a row of hooks a built in or freestanding bench and shelves. It is just a bench.

12 diy mudroom bench plans 1. The door from our garage opens up into this small foyer which has doors to a laundry room coat closet and a powder room. Put in your stuff enjoy. From there jason built a custom bench and overhead storage cubbies to fill the remaining space between the wardrobes.

2x4 1 68 inches. Put up the wallpaper. Gather or buy materials.