Build: monogrammed mudroom locker bins
The finishing touch to this locker and bench unit I had built:
Each kid needed a personalized bin for their locker so I made square bins to fit the space complete with their monogram:
The finished size of each bin is 11 1/2″w x 11 3/4″d x 8 1/4″h:
I love seeing the kids actually using the lockers, baskets and bins, it makes all the hard work worth it to know they’re getting good use of the piece:
Here’s how I made the mudroom locker bins:
1. Cut 1/2″ birch plywood to size:
10 @ 11 1/2″ x 8″
10 @ 10 3/4″ x 8″
2. Assemble using 2″ finish nails, I prefer to preset the nails in the end pieces then glue and hammer into the sides (if I had a nail gun this would be much easier!):
3. To ensure the glue and boxes dry square secure with clamps:
4. Cut and nail 1/4″ plywood on the bottom then sand:
5. Make handle cutout using circular spade bit. I forgot to do this before assembly so I secured a piece of scrap behind my cut to prevent splitting:
Start with circles at either end:
Then use jigsaw for middle portion:
6. Paint two coats BM Aura Ocean City blue, then distress edges:
7. Print letters to size, line up and trace outline using ballpoint pen:
8. Paint on and inside indent left from the pen using dark brown:
9. Seal with clear satin poly using foam brush.
10. Cut white felt to fit base, apply spray adhesive to felt then smooth onto base:
11. Trim edges with scissors:
Ready to use.
Wow, fantastic.
I love that kind of arrangement.
I appreciate so a house full of kids 🙂
They turned out great and I love the pic with the kiddos standing in their own spots 😉
I LOVE these! Thanks for sharing how you put them together! I just may try these myself!
The kids look too cute and boxes are really sharp, and I have to tell you I'm so impressed that you know how to build all of your amazing projects yourself!