Simple entryway organizer bench and shelf with hooks set - Free plans by ANA-WHITE.com

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.
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.