DIY shoe bench cubby for a family entryway
This entryway project is sized for a family that needs a designated place for everyday shoes. Secure the finished bench to the wall if its design or placement creates a tipping risk.
What to get
Pre-cut plywood panels
1 set
Wood screws
1 box
Wood glue
1 bottle
Corner braces
8
Wood filler
1 tub
Medium-grit sanding sponge
2
Water-based furniture paint
1 quart
Foam paint roller
1
Paint tray
1
Four fabric storage baskets
4
Bench cushion
1
Non-slip cushion pad
1
Wall anchor strap
1
Drill
1
Driver bit set
1 set
Tape measure
1
Carpenter's square
1
Safety glasses
1 pair
Who this list is for
A family needing one designated entryway place for everyday shoes can build this DIY shoe bench cubby. Secure the finished bench to the wall if its design or placement creates a tipping risk.
How to use this list
Measure the entryway with the tape measure and square the planned layout with the carpenter's square. Assemble the pre-cut plywood panels using wood glue, wood screws, and corner braces. Use the drill and driver bit set, wearing safety glasses. Fill visible gaps with wood filler, smooth surfaces with medium-grit sanding sponges, then apply water-based furniture paint using the foam roller and paint tray. Add four fabric storage baskets, the bench cushion, non-slip cushion pad, and wall anchor strap.
Common mistakes
Do not guess at the entryway dimensions before assembling the plywood panels. Avoid skipping corner braces or the wall anchor strap when the finished design needs added stability. Let wood filler and water-based paint be ready for the next step before adding baskets and the cushion.
What is on this list
The list contains pre-cut plywood panels, screws, wood glue, eight corner braces, wood filler, two sanding sponges, furniture paint, a foam roller, paint tray, four fabric baskets, a bench cushion, non-slip pad, wall anchor strap, drill, driver bits, tape measure, carpenter's square, and safety glasses. Cross off what you own.
When you are done
Check the bench for a stable, level feel and secure it to the wall when needed. Place everyday shoes in the four baskets, set the cushion on its non-slip pad, and keep the entryway clear around the bench.
FAQ
Who is "DIY shoe bench cubby for a family entryway" for?
A family needing one designated entryway place for everyday shoes can build this DIY shoe bench cubby. Secure the finished bench to the wall if its design or placement creates a tipping risk.
How should I use "DIY shoe bench cubby for a family entryway"?
Measure the entryway with the tape measure and square the planned layout with the carpenter's square. Assemble the pre-cut plywood panels using wood glue, wood screws, and corner braces. Use the drill and driver bit set, wearing safety glasses. Fill visible gaps with wood filler, smooth surfaces with medium-grit sanding sponges, then apply water-based furni…
What should I skip or avoid with "DIY shoe bench cubby for a family entryway"?
Do not guess at the entryway dimensions before assembling the plywood panels. Avoid skipping corner braces or the wall anchor strap when the finished design needs added stability. Let wood filler and water-based paint be ready for the next step before adding baskets and the cushion.
What is on the "DIY shoe bench cubby for a family entryway" list?
The list contains pre-cut plywood panels, screws, wood glue, eight corner braces, wood filler, two sanding sponges, furniture paint, a foam roller, paint tray, four fabric baskets, a bench cushion, non-slip pad, wall anchor strap, drill, driver bits, tape measure, carpenter's square, and safety glasses. Cross off what you own.
What should I do when I am done?
Check the bench for a stable, level feel and secure it to the wall when needed. Place everyday shoes in the four baskets, set the cushion on its non-slip pad, and keep the entryway clear around the bench.
Related lists
For general planning only. Valedo does not guarantee this list’s accuracy, completeness, or suitability. Verify information before relying on it. Not a substitute for professional advice or safety training.