This DIY mudroom bench gets you organized on your way in or out the door.
Adrop zonewithout a proper mudroom bench is a disaster waiting to happen.
Get your storage fix with a custom-fit bench that you could build yourself.
The unit tucks nicely into the corner and can be easily adjusted to fit your measurements.
Before you begin, first make all necessary cuts according to the cut list above.
you’re free to make these cuts yourself with atable saw.
Repeat this process with the other side.
Measure over another 15 inches and secure the final divider.
Secure the sides and dividers in the same manner as you did with the bottom board.
The pocket holes will help make the screws inconspicuous.
Secure it with glue and a nail gun with 1-14-inch nails.
Repeat on the other side.
Center one over a divider panel and secure in the same manner, repeat on the second divider.
Install Bench
Remove baseboard, if needed.
Install bench to the wall with 2-inch screws directly into studs.
Studs are typically 16 inches apart and can be easily found using a stud finder.
Once installed, add base shoe along the front and exposed side edges securing with a nail gun.
check that it’s on the side that will be in the corner.
Measure to the center of the shelf and load the divider in the same manner.
Secure with wood glue and a nail gun with 1 14-inch nails.
Repeat on the other side.
Cut crown trim to length for the front and one side of the shelf.
Attach with a nail gun and 1-14-inch nails.
This is where you will mount the bottom narrow edge of the second half of one cleat.
From that line, measure up 8-12-inches and draw a level line.
This is where you will mount the bottom narrow edge of the second half of the other cleat.
Take care to locate your studs and mount the cleats directly into them.
Repeat along the bottom of the 112 on the top of the bench edge.
This will be the top of your 14-inch board to mount your hooks to.
Using 2-inch screws at each stud location, secure the 14 board.
Fill wood holes as needed with wood filler and let dry.
Once the wood filler has dried,sand smoothand remove all sanding residue.
Once your paint and poly have dried, install your hooks along the 14 board.
