How To Make A Mudroom Bench

Assembling the frame of the bench.

How to make a mudroom bench. Step 2 - Cut 2x4 material to your desired length width and depth for your bench. How to Build a Mudroom Bench with Cubbies By Ms. The 18-inch side should be vertical.

This built-in mudroom bench shelf and coat hooks totally transformed the space creating an organized mudroom that is also beautiful and practical. Waaaaaaayy back in July I shared the plan for our small mudroom space. Yall I am so tickled to declare this week Mudroom Week Part 2.

Fit the panels and secure them to the framing using 1 14 screws and glue. I used a 38 forstner bit to drill 3 holes side-by-side and then hog out the remaining wood to make the oval shape. Assembling the frame of the mudroom bench is a straight-forward process.

Since we werent able to use it in his room any longer the bookshelf was re-purposed to create the mudroom bench. Decide the height and depth you want the bench and draw a level line on back and sides. Place two of the 18-inch by 25-inch side pieces on the beads of glue.

First youll want to prep the area you want to install the mudroom bench. The bench seat starts with an open-bottom plywood box. To do this first score the caulk edge and gently remove with a pry bar.

So start by measuring the entryway area and find a bench that fits without overpowering the space. With an assistant hold the boards together and tilt 90 degrees to the side. Using screws with washers this hole will allow the screw to slide forward and backward throughout the year as the top contracts and expands.