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DIY Entryway Cubbies (bench portion)

September 10, 2011

Entryway cubbies built and complete.  Today I’m sharing details on the bench portion.

diy entryway cubbies

One cubby unit on either side of the front door.

diy entryway cubbies flanking door
diy entryway cubbies mudroom
My version of this system from Pottery Barn:
pottery barn cubbies
This family of five was using this:
coat rack before
And now each child has their own space:
locker and cubby system after
Complete with labeled baskets to hold shoes, etc:
bench with storage cubbies and shoe bins
To see how I made the chalkboard name labels click here.
I modified plans from Ana White here for the base bench portion.
(This bench measures 34″wide x 20″high x 18″deep.)

diy locker cubbies over storage bench

For the full post on the upper locker section click here.


I added the additional hooks in the lockers:

polished chrome hooks locker cubby
The hooks are polished chrome to match the front door hardware:
polished chrome hooks

All filled up:

polished chrome hooks mudroom cubby

Here’s a few progress pics of the bench portion:

1. Base complete:
 (those skinny scrap wood pieces across the middle are holding the sides square until I add another 1×2 at the upper back)
build bench with cubbies
2. Painted one coat primer, two coats semi gloss white:
painted build bench with cubbies
3. Top piece was stained one coat Minwax dark walnut, 3 coats satin poly.
Added top piece by screwing down through top, screws are hidden by side and middle divider pieces of locker portion.
Locker portion is only 12″ deep therefore screws cannot go past 12″ and absolutely must be flush.
stained bench top
bench top attached to cubbies
4. Carefully place top portion on base so as not to scratch finish.
locker unit installed on bench
Secure top to base using 1″ L brackets in front corners:
L brackets to secure locker unit
and mending plates on back:
mending plate at back to secure
5. Add baskets to complete.
Up top smaller baskets for hats, gloves, etc.
baskets in cubbies
Down below larger baskets for shoes, boots, etc.

personalized shoe baskets in bench cubbies

These base sections have no backing, it isn’t really necessary but more importantly there is open access to the electrical outlets:

bench cubbies no back access to outlet

All complete:

diy locker and bench cubby unit
Looks like they were meant to be there all along.
diy locker and bench cubby units
diy entryway locker and bench cubby units
Thanks beach friend for a great project.
diy entryway locker and bench cubby units with baskets

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Filed Under: BENCHES, BUILD, DIY, FURNITURE, FURNITURE, ORGANIZATION, PAINT, STORAGE48 Comments

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  1. Mommymita says

    September 10, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    These are fantastic! Just what I need before the cold weather hits.

    Reply
  2. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    September 10, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    it looks awesome!!!! fabulous job, jaime!

    Reply
  3. WhisperWood Cottage and Junkologie says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Total storage envy! Looks great, Jaime!

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    September 11, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Can I just tell you how much I love these?! You did such a wonderful job! Their entryway looks like it is in a Pottery Barn catalog! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    September 11, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    Okay, wow, that is amazing! Fantastic job. Found you via Sisters of the Wild West. Toodles, Kathryn http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2011/08/little-goodwill-finds.html

    Reply
  6. Katy says

    September 11, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    good job that took a lot of patience! So what do you do with your kids while you're working? I throw pizza at mine and let them play wii all night. :/

    Reply
  7. Jenny says

    September 11, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    i'm in awe. They look amazing!! Well done!

    Jenny

    Reply
  8. craftedniche says

    September 11, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    LOVE this. What a crisp, clean look for your entry! You're going to be SO happy come coat season!!!

    Dana

    craftedniche.wordpress.com

    Reply
  9. [email protected] Road says

    September 12, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Jaime, these are SO cool! Your friend is so lucky!

    Reply
  10. Kelly says

    September 12, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Found you from the roomspiration party. Gorgeous storage pieces! They look perfect and professionally done. So impressed! 🙂

    Reply
  11. cheryl @ nefotlak. says

    September 13, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    these look FANTASTIC!
    love the look – and they hold so much.
    lovely.
    xox

    Reply
  12. Shan says

    September 13, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Family friendly but beautiful too! The best of both worlds! So glad you linked up with Roomspiration today! 😀

    Reply
  13. Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says

    September 13, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Wow! Awesome job! They look just like the Pottery Barn ones. You do awesome work!

    Reply
  14. pinktoesandpowertools says

    September 13, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    They turned out great–just like I knew they would coming from you! Your friend has got to be thrilled with her new entrance. The difference is dramatic!

    Reply
  15. HI THERE! says

    September 13, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    It looks fabulous! I love the darker wood against the color of your walls. If you get a chance, I would love it if you could link this up to my party, The Creative Spark, tomorrow night. Have a great week!
    Jenn 🙂
    http://www.cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com

    Reply
  16. Kei says

    September 13, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Lovely cubbies! I think yours look nicer than Pottery Barn's!

    Reply
  17. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    September 13, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    These look fantastic! How nice to have such a great looking storage system! I need to figure something out for our stuff – so much clutter!! Thanks for the inspiration!
    Jo-Anna

    Reply
  18. Deborah says

    September 13, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Great job!
    Ive always loved that look from Pottery Barn and you've made it yours!! 🙂

    Deborah

    Reply
  19. Lisa - A Room with A View says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    You are very skilled..they look amazing, every detail down to the personalized baskets.

    Reply
  20. [email protected] Banks says

    September 14, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Wow! Those look great! Love them.

    Reply
  21. [email protected] upon a rose haven says

    September 15, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Very nice! Love it!

    Have a great day!
    ~Wendy

    Reply
  22. WhyCuzICan says

    September 16, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Very cute and what a great way to organize coats and whatnots!

    Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Visiting from MMS linky party,
    Suzanne in NW Illinois

    Reply
  23. Blissful Blooms says

    September 16, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    I've had that same Pottery Barn pic saved for my hubbie to build for me. Yours turned out SO CUTE!! Hooray for cute organization!

    Reply
  24. mapleandmagnolia.com says

    September 16, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Now that is on AMAZING before and after! Pretty AND functional…love it!

    Reply
  25. Late Bloomers says

    September 16, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    These are awesome, I can not believe you made them yourself!!! Inspiring!
    Visiting from MMS

    Come see me at Solongfarm.blogspot

    Reply
  26. Jenny says

    September 16, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I never tire of these wonderful cubbies! Now can you come over to my house and build some for me? 😉

    Reply
  27. Megan says

    September 16, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I love these. They turned out better than the PB ones!

    Reply
  28. Karena says

    September 16, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Wow, that turned out so good. Thanks for sharing. I would love for you to share it on my link party at cookienut.blogspot.com

    Reply
  29. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    September 17, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    LOVE!!! I want one! Will you come make me one or maybe convince my husband that I NEED this 😉 Yours turned out better than Pottery Barn, just sayin!

    Reply
  30. Erika says

    September 19, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Pottery Barn is great for inspiration and yours is wonderful!
    I like how you were able to add the names. My toddlers are learning to write and read and they are fascinated by seeing their names–this would be great for them.

    I hope you are able to stop by It’s a Wrap Link Party at Artful Rising

    Erika

    Reply
  31. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    September 19, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Gorgeous my friend!
    XO

    Reply
  32. Delightful Order says

    September 22, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    This is great! I featured it today!

    http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/2011/09/delightfully-inspiring-thursday-party_21.html

    DaNita

    Reply
  33. Shelley says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Eeeee!!!! I WANT, I WANT, I WANT!!! Those are amaze-balls, and totally look better than the ones in Pottery Barn. On my to-do list and Pinterest account it goes. Oh man… still drooling over these.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Shelley
    http://www.westermanfam.blogspot.com

    Reply
  34. Pink Lady says

    September 22, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Wow this is awesome. In November I'll be working on my mudroom and I want to make something similar to this. I will definately be checking back!

    Reply
  35. chris says

    September 24, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    WELL DONE! I think you did a great job, and the beadboard backs are a great touch.

    Reply
  36. Dana says

    October 5, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    This is incredible! You've helped me to finally realize what I'd like to do for my kids!

    Reply
  37. Sawdust and Paperscraps says

    October 7, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Awesome! So functional and looks so cool! I need some of these in my house.

    Reply
  38. Diane at Perfectly Imperfect Life says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Those look fabulous – nicely done! You must be so proud of yourself! (Here from sawdustandpaperscraps)

    Reply
  39. Midwest Mrs says

    October 9, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    This looks so amazing! Great job!

    Reply
  40. linda says

    November 9, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    That is amazing! Great job!

    Reply
  41. Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) says

    December 27, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Great cubbies and so much more space! Looks awesome!

    Reply
  42. Between Blue and Yellow says

    December 28, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    So nice! They look even better than the PB ones. gives me a good idea for my next project:)

    Reply
  43. Wendykelin says

    August 11, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Ok…this is my first…but, I see this says Part II…is there a part I? Where are the dimensions/measurements?

    Thanks, lol!

    Reply
  44. Wendykelin says

    August 11, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Ok…this is my first…but, I see this says Part II…is there a part I? Where are the dimensions/measurements?

    Thanks, lol!

    Reply
  45. jill wilhelm says

    September 14, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    I'm officially addicted to your blog and happily your newest follower! I just love all of your projects and am so impressed that you have actually built these things! I love to make things and am not afraid of a power tool, but sure wish I had someone teach me how to make the things that you do!!

    Reply
  46. Mom & Dad says

    September 15, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Jamie,

    this weekemd my wife and I are going to undertake this project for the Entryway Locker system with the Bench.

    I know you modified the plans from Ana.

    Where can we get the exact specs that you used, or the exact modifications that you made to the original plan?

    Thanks!

    Reply
  47. Karen says

    September 24, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Amazing. I am in love with this entry way. You are incredibly talented. 🙂

    Reply
  48. Liana Sanjana says

    March 24, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    I love your dresser rehab, it's gorgeous. I just wanted to say though, that oil-based paint is high VOC and is even outlawed in some areas. I woudn't use this in an area you spend a lot of time in or a child's room. 🙂

    Reply

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