Outdoor Hall Tree

Difficulty

Intermediate

This easy to build 2x4 hall tree has lots of hooks and a sturdy bench. It can work indoors or out!

This is an expensive and quick project with a rustic feel. Build it with our free plans including step by step diagrams, shopping and cut lists.

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Why We Love this Outdoor Coat Tree

Every entryway should have a bench and hooks - even on the smallest of budgets. For about $40, you can build this rustic hall tree.

It's sturdy and stylish, with lots of functionality and plenty of hooks. It's a welcoming piece, providing a comfortable place to sit to take shoes or boots off, while offering to hold coats, bags and more. There's even smaller hooks perfect for keys, sunglasses, wallets and more.

This coat tree can work indoors or out! We love the extra seating space it could provide, with the hooks for guests to use.

We LOVE this project for small spaces and apartments, no need to drill holes in walls for coat hooks. And for small spaces, place outdoor!

easy to build 2x4 hall tree

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$40 Wood Hall Tree

Dimensions

Dimensions shown above

Preparation

Shopping List

6 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
2 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long
30 - 2-3/4" self tapping wood screws (for attaching seat boards to frame and top to frame)
50 - 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
6 - coat hooks
Cup hooks (I used 11) optional for keys, sunglasses etc

Cut List

2 - 2x4 @ 72" - Back Legs
2 - 2x4 @ 16-1/2" - Front Legs
2 - 2x4 @ 14" - Side Aprons
6 - 2x4 @ 44" - Front Apron, Back Supports, Back Seat Board
2 - 2x4 @ 22-5/8" - Both ends cut at 45 degrees, long point to long point measurement, ends perpendicular - Cross Supports
1 - 2x4 @ 18" - Center Seat Support
4 - 2x6 @ 48" - Seat, Top

Tools

Instructions

Step 1

Drill two 1-1/2" pocket holes on each end of the side apron boards. Attach side aprons to front and back legs. Repeat, but in mirror, for second leg set - keeping in mind that pocket holes should be hidden on inside of bench. Use glue and 2-1/2" pocket holes for attaching.

Step 2

Drill two 1-1/2" pocket holes on each end of five of the 44" long 2x4s. Attach with pocket holes facing backwards to the legs with glue and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.

Step 3

Drill two 1-1/2" pocket holes on each end of the 45 degree cross support and center seat support. Attach to bench with 2-1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.