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
Jen @ New Shad… (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 07:31
Wow Anna, that is great!
Wow Anna, that is great! However I'm not surprised that they want to interview YOU and put you in the spotlight. You are truly an inspiration. I signed up for my free issue, I really hope I receive the recent issue with the article on you and your blog.
Megan L (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 09:30
This is EXACTLY what I've
This is EXACTLY what I've been needing in my entryway. Thank you!!! Now I just need to get cracking on my king storage bed so I can move on down the list of my "Ana White" home transformation projects :).
Cortney (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 09:45
Great, thank you!!
Great, thank you!!
Leanne (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 10:06
I love this cabinet! and need
I love this cabinet! and need it for my garage! I love the color choice too. Congrats on the magazine article! You deserve it!!
Crystal R (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 10:39
Good thinking... braden for
Good thinking... braden for the front entryway. Is it bad that I want to find a place for this locker so I can build it??
rachel (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 10:46
Thanks for the shout-out! We
Thanks for the shout-out! We love the project and think it turned out great.
-rachel at Fresh Home, freshhomeblog.com
Loni (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 16:31
Congratulations on your
Congratulations on your feature! That is so exciting! I just signed up for the free issue, I hope its the one with your feature!
Thank you for everything!
Loni
Brooke (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 17:16
Congratulations on being
Congratulations on being featured. I just went to get the magazine and check it out. You look beautiful, of course. Love the lockers. Wish I had somewhere to put them :)
Natalie (not verified)
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 18:01
Yeah! I just ordered my free
Yeah! I just ordered my free copy. I can't wait until you get your own show on HGTV! It will be great :)
chrisandpatience (not verified)
Thu, 09/30/2010 - 00:35
I have just ordered my free
I have just ordered my free copy. I dont know if i can wait the 4 to 6 weeks to recieve it so i may head to the newstand and look for it now. Congrats Ana you deserve this.
Peace,
Patience