Need better organization in your entryway or hall, but it's too narrow for a hall tree or bench, and don't want to drill holes in your wall?
Build your own locker unit! It's the size of a bookshelf, and is freestanding - so you can move into your home without drilling holes in the wall. You can build it with basic tools and our free step by step plans with full diagrams, shopping and cut lists.
Need a smaller size? We have plans for a smaller locker bookshelf here.

Preparation
- 44 – 1 1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
- 2″ brad nails
- 1″ brad nails
- 3 – 1×12 – 12 foot Pine or Whitewood Boards
- 4 – 1×2 – 8 foot Pine or Whitewood Boards
- 1 – 1×3 – 4 foot Pine or Whitewood Board
- One sheet 1/4″ plywood, paneling or MDF
- Wood Glue
- Wood filler or Pocket Hole Plugs
- Coat Hooks
- 2 – 1×12 @ 67 1/4″ (sides)
- 3 – 1×12 @ 46 1/2″ (shelves)
- 1 – 1×12 @ 49 1/2″ (top)
- 2 – 1×12@ 36 1/2″ (locker sides)
- 1 – 1×2 @ 48″ (header)
- 2 – 1×2 @ 65 3/4″ (side trim)
- 1 – 1×2 @ 49 1/2″ (crown)
Instructions
Step 1
Build the Box
This is so easy. Just drill pocket holes on both ends of all of the shelves and the top ends of the sides. Drill three pocket holes per end, as shown in the diagram. Then mark the sides for the joints of the shelves. Apply glue to the shelves and screw in place with 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws and glue.
Comments
Mandy (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 06:51
Congrats Ana!!!! you so
Congrats Ana!!!! you so deserve this!!! you are AMAZING!!!!!
Ana White (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 06:53
Nice to meet you too! Thank
Nice to meet you too! Thank you, I am still in disbelief! Can't wait to see what you build!
Ana White (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 06:55
Thank you! I'm so excited to
Thank you! I'm so excited to for others to have an opportunity to build, outside of blogging.
Ana White (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 06:58
Thank you Kate! Also,
Thank you Kate! Also, wouldn't this plan be cool in a hallway or on the back porch (covered of course)? Instant mudroom for a small space!
Ana White (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 06:59
Elizabeth, you are going to
Elizabeth, you are going to love Fresh Home magazine. Its all about living DIY!
Ana White (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 07:01
Thank you Shawnda! I really
Thank you Shawnda! I really like Fresh Home (even before they featured me) because there is so much DIY in their articles. And that really sounds like a project you just accomplished! Can't wait to see what you build!
Ana White (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 07:01
Thanks Krystle!
Thanks Krystle!
Ana White (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 07:02
Thanks Kara!
Thanks Kara!
Ana White (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 07:02
Thanks Melissa. Truly, I'm
Thanks Melissa. Truly, I'm so excited to know more people will find the joy that we have found! Not to mention the sweet furniture!
Ana White (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 07:03
Thanks Mandy! But really,
Thanks Mandy! But really, it's YOU and everyone else that takes my crazy plans and builds fabulous furniture that is amazing.