Simple entryway organizer bench and shelf with hooks set - Free plans by ANA-WHITE.com
Big solution for a small space! This entryway shelf and bench combo is a favorite because it stores so much, looks beautiful, and is an easy build!
All 1x material - so no ripping plywood. And no Kreg Jig required (although you can use yours if you have one!)
Free plans follow. Please share a photo via brag post if you build.
Thanks so much, Ana
NOTE: This plan has been updated. If you need the old version of this plan, it is available here.
Preparation
Shopping List for the Bench
1 - 1x12 @ 8 feet long - cut the 46-1/2" and 48" pieces from this
1 - 1x12 @ 6 feet long
2 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
Shelf Shopping List
1 - 1x8 @ 8 feet long - cut the two 46-1/2" pieces from this
1 - 1x8 @ 10 feet long
1 - 1x2 @ 6 feet long
Backs for both shelf and bench
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 48" x 24"
3 Double Hooks
BENCH
1 - 1x12* @ 46-1/2" - bottom
2 - 1x12* @ 13-1/4" - dividers
2 - 1x12* @ 17-1/4" - sides
1 - 1x12* @ 48" - top
1 - 1x4 @ 48" - top back
2 - 1x4 @ ~12" - top sides - CUT TO FIT
2 - 1x4 @ ~ 11-1/4" - footer sides - CUT TO FIT
1 - 1x4 @ 49-1/2" - footer front - CUT TO FIT
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 14" x 48" - back
*The bench built with 1x12s will be pretty narrow. You can easily make the bench deeper by substituting a wider width board for all the 1x12s, for example a 16" wide project panel. Just substitute all the boards with the *
SHELF
2 - 1x8 @ 46-1/2" - main shelf/back
2 - 1x8 @ 8-1/2" - dividers
2 - 1x8 @ 16-1/2" - sides
1 - 1x2 @ 49-1/2" - top back
1 - 1x8 @ 49-1/2" - top front
1 - 1/4" plywood @ 10" x 48" - back
Instructions
Step 1
BENCH: Since people will be sitting on the bench, I recommend attaching the main boards (the 1x12s) with either 2" self tapping wood screws or 1-1/4" pocket hole screws (drill holes on the 3/4" setting) and glue.
The trim boards (the 1x4s) can be added with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue)
Measure and mark out the dividers and attach.
Step 2
Attach sides to the bottom.
Step 3
1-1/4" nails to attach 1x4 to back of seat.
Step 4
Attach seat to the base with 2" screws or pocket holes.
Step 5
Measure and cut to fit the 1x4 trim boards.
Attach all with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Step 6
Measure and cut the sides.
Step 7
Repeat for the front footer.
NOTE: If you are having trouble attaching the footer in the center to the bottom 1x12 you can simply add a scrap 1x4 block, flat nailed to the underside of the bottom shelf, flush to the front edge. You don't need the 1x4 all the way down, just in the center area.
Step 8
Cut back with circular saw. Save scrap for the shelf back.
Use 3/4" brad nails to attach back.
Step 9
The shelf can be nailed together. Use glue and 1-1/4" brad nails.
Step 10
Nail and glue together.
Step 11
Cut sides off with circular saw at an angle to prevent a sharp corner at eye level. Attach to the project with nails and glue.
Step 12
Attach top back with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Step 13
Repeat for the front of the top.
Step 14
Attach back with 3/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Attach hooks to the hook board.
To hang the shelf, locate a stud in the wall and screw through the 1x8 hook board into the stud in the wall. You can hide the hanging hole with wood filler and paint/stain.
Comments
Natalie (not verified)
Fri, 01/08/2010 - 11:24
I can not believe this....I
I can not believe this....I just sent this same photo of this bench and shelf to my dad to make for me. I was giddy that I found the plans on your site! Thank you! Thank you!
Casey (not verified)
Fri, 01/22/2010 - 05:00
Thank you so mcuh for these
Thank you so mcuh for these plans. I have been looking all over. I cannot wait to get started and I love your site! I recently got some new tools from my husband for Christmas and can't wait to use them.
Nancy (not verified)
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 10:10
Am headed to Lowe's this
Am headed to Lowe's this weekend to purchase some wood. Will post the results here! Thx for sharing your plan!
Nancy
Karen (not verified)
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 21:42
Hi Ana, I'm preparing a cut
Hi Ana, I'm preparing a cut plan for the bench and wonder about the 2x12 for the sides and vertical dividers. In the pic they sure don't look 2". Can you clarify?
catcar
Sat, 09/24/2016 - 14:36
Not sure where you're seeing 2x boards - they're all 1x boards
Hello. They're all 1x boards. There's an extra board at the end of the cut list that isn't needed/used. Please note that 1x boards are actually 3/4" thickness.
catcar
Sat, 09/24/2016 - 15:04
I see the plans were updated...this was an old post
Hi. After I replied to a post, I kept reading on (the replies aren't always indented under the original questions) and noticed the plan used to mention 2" boards. This has been fixed a long time ago. Sorry for any confusion.
Ana White (not verified)
Thu, 01/28/2010 - 07:57
Let me check on this, but the
Let me check on this, but the bench is made of only 1x12 sides, no 2x boards. You are correct.
Bill H (not verified)
Wed, 02/10/2010 - 13:22
jdreier, looking at the cut
jdreier, looking at the cut list the bench is going to be around 50" long, maybe a little more.
the michalski's (not verified)
Wed, 02/10/2010 - 15:08
i am so excited to find your
i am so excited to find your blog and these plans! i have been wanting this storage bench for a LONG time. i have a couple questions though...first, what kind of wood did you use to make the bench? second, i see it notes to use plywood on the back, but from the pictures i see beadboard on the inside of the cubbies. did you nail that to the plywood and then attach to the back? thanks so much for the help! i can't wait to make one of my own!!
Ana White (not verified)
Wed, 02/10/2010 - 18:43
The bench measures
The bench measures approximately 49" wide.
I did use beadboard on the back, 1/4" thick. You can usually interchange plywood beadboard with beadboard. My bench is made of simple pine boards.