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Add some rustic style to any entryway with this easy-to-build organizer.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Leg | 2 | 3/4" × 5" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Main Leg | 2 | 3/4" × 11" × 72" | — | ☐ |
| Frame Stile | 2 | 3/4" × 2" × 54" | — | ☐ |
| Frame Rail | 2 | 3/4" × 2" × 28" | — | ☐ |
| Hook Rail | 1 | 3/4" × 2" × 28" | — | ☐ |
| Small Box Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 33" | — | ☐ |
| Large Box Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 11" × 33" | — | ☐ |
| Box Front | 1 | 3/4" × 5" × 33" | — | ☐ |
| Box Back | 1 | 3/4" × 5" × 33" | — | ☐ |
| Seat Rail | 1 | 3/4" × 5" × 33" | — | ☐ |
| Box Brace | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 14" | — | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 5" × 35" | — | ☐ |
| Seat Lid | 1 | 3/4" × 11" × 32" | — | ☐ |
| Back Panel | 1 | 1/4" × 32" × 54" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Beadboard Paneling, 1/4" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x3 48" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x3 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 72" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x6 72" | 3 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x12 72" | 3 board | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws | 96 each | ☐ |
| #6 x 3/4" flathead wood screws | 33 each | ☐ |
| Pair 2 1/2" non-mortise hinges | 1 each | ☐ |
| Coat hooks | 3 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Attach each Seat Leg to each Main Leg, as shown, using glue and 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws, as shown. After the glue sets, sand the surfaces and edges as needed. We used #2 pine for this project to give it a more rustic look, and we dry-brushed a colonial blue paint. So, we wanted some imperfections to show. Because of this, we just made sure the cut edges and ends were smooth, and then we scuff-sanded the surfaces with 100-grit paper. If you plan on a more-refined painted look, plan to sand with 100-grit, then move to 150-grit. If you’re planning to stain your project instead, continue on to 180-grit sandpaper.
Cut two Frame Stiles, two Frame Rails and one Hook Rail from 1x3 pine boards, as shown in the cutting diagram. With your pocket-hole jig set for 3/4"-thick material, drill pocket holes in the frame parts where shown.
Now you can begin making the box assembly that forms the seat and storage area. First, cut a Large Box Bottom to length from a 1x12 board, and cut a Small Box Bottom from a 1x4 board, as shown in the cutting diagram.
Attach the Box Front and the Box Back to the bottom assembly using glue and 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws. Make sure that the bottom assembly is oriented correctly—so that the Small Box Bottom sits against the Box Back.
Now you can add the Box Brace using glue and 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws, making sure the Brace is centered, and that it sits flush with the upper edges of the Box Front and Box Back, as shown.