How To Build A Mudroom Bench With Cubbies

Steps for Building an Entryway Cabinet with Storage

Follow these steps to build a DIY entryway cabinet with storage cubbies. For a list of tools, materials, and the cut list, scroll to the bottom of this page.

Cut List

Below are the cut lists for the base, top, and crown of the bench. Base

Backing – 1 @ 44 5/8” W x 19” H Legs (Ends) – 2 @ 12 ¼” W x 19” H Legs (Middle) – 2 @ 9 7/8” W x 19” H 1x2 Face Frame (Vertical) – 4 @ 19” 1x2 Face Frame (Horizontal) – 2 @ 13 5/8” Shelves – 3 @ 9 7/8”D x 14 3/8”W Bench Seat – 1 @ 14”D x 48”W

Top

Backing – 1 @ 62”H x 44 5/8”W Vertical Sides – 2 @ 10”D x 66”H Vertical Divider – 1 @ 9 ¼”D x 49”H Shelves – 2 @ 9 ¼”D x 44 5/8”W Shelf Dividers – 2 @ 9 ¼”D x 11 ½”H 1x2 Face Frame (Vertical Shelf Dividers) – 2 @ 11 ½” 1x2 Face Frame (Vertical Sides) – 2 @ 66” 1x2 Face Frame (Vertical Divider) – 1 @ 48 ¼” 1x2 Face Frame (Horizontal) – 2 @ 43 7/8”

Crown

Crown Sides - 2 @ 10” miter one end Crown Front – 1 @ 46 7/8” miter both ends Filler strip – 2 @ thickness of face frame overhang x at least 2” H x 10” L

Materials

(2) ¾”x 4’ x 8’ plywood (5) 1 x 2 x 8’ boards Crown molding – Get at least 7 feet Hooks Wood filler Paint Wood glue 1 ½-inch finish nails 1 ¼” pocket hole screws 2-inch screws to attach the assembly to wall studs