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A two-piece mudroom set — a cubby bench to sit and stash shoes, plus a matching hook-and-shelf that mounts above it. Built from 1-by boards.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 46 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Bench dividers | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 13 1/4" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Bench sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 17 1/4" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Bench top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 48" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Bench top back trim | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 48" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Bench top side trim Cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 12" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Bench footer sides Cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Bench footer front Cut to fit. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 49 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Bench back | 1 | 1/4" × 14" × 48" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Shelf main shelf/back | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 46 1/2" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Shelf dividers | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 8 1/2" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Shelf sides Cut top at an angle to avoid a sharp corner at eye level. | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 16 1/2" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Shelf top back | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 49 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Shelf top front | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 49 1/2" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Shelf back | 1 | 1/4" × 10" × 48" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft (Pine) Bench top and bottom. Swap for a 16" project panel for a deeper seat. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 6 ft (Pine) Bench sides and dividers. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft (Pine) Bench trim. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 8 ft (Pine) Shelf back/hook board and pieces. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 10 ft (Pine) Shelf sides, dividers, top front. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 6 ft (Pine) Shelf top back. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, 48" x 24" Backs for both the bench and the shelf. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Double hooks | 3 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Finish | 1 kit | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, 1x12, 6 ft, Wood screws, 2", Wood glue
Because people sit on it, join the main 1x12 boards with 2" screws or 1-1/4" pocket screws (3/4" setting) rather than nails alone. Attach the sides to the bottom, then set the dividers to create the cubbies.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x4, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue
Attach the seat top to the base with 2" screws or pocket holes. Measure and cut the 1x4 trim to fit — top sides, footer sides, and footer front — and attach all with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue. If the center footer is hard to attach to the bottom, add a scrap 1x4 block flat-nailed to the underside as a backer.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Circular Saw. Materials: 1/4" plywood, 48" x 24", Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4"
Cut the bench back with a circular saw and save the scrap for the shelf back. Attach with 3/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Circular Saw. Materials: 1x8, 8 ft, 1x8, 10 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue
Build the shelf with glue and 1-1/4" brad nails — it isn't structural. Assemble the main shelf and back with the dividers. Cut the side pieces' tops at an angle so there's no sharp corner at eye level, and attach them.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x8, 10 ft, 1x2, 6 ft, 1/4" plywood, 48" x 24", Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue
Attach the shelf top back (1x2) and top front (1x8) with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue. Then attach the 1/4" back with 3/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Double hooks, Wood screws, 2", Finish
Attach the double hooks to the thick hook board. To hang the shelf, locate a wall stud and screw through the 1x8 hook board into the stud — a shelf full of heavy coats will pull drywall anchors out. Sand and finish both pieces to match.