I have been wanting an entry bench/organizer forever. Sadly, our entrance doesn't have much room for a large piece of furniture and I wanted something guests could sit on to put on their shoes or rest their bag.While 'shopping' for my TV console table, I found this cubby bench plan.It was perfect. Perfect size. Perfect shape. Enough room for the kids stuff. Perfect.
So off the hubby went to build me my 'perfect' bench. And, once again, I love it!No more messy winter gear strewn all over the place. Now each child has their own basket and the little shelf even works for their little shoes (at least until they're no longer little).And thank goodness winter is coming to an end. The winter wear tends to drive me bonkers. Mostly because my two little twin monsters like to 'dress up' in them and then I get the mess to tidy up later.
Anyways, here it is.
I'm debating on whether I want a bench cushion or not. I might just add a few throw pillows to pretty it up. What do you think?
(Here it is without the shoes.)
It works great for the space and the kids love to have their own basket to put their things in.
Are you wondering about those baskets yet?
They may not seem so amazing. But I'm happy to say they started out as dollar store plastic baskets and ended up these luxurious brown lovelies. Ha! Well, maybe not luxurious. But they sure are soft.
Stay tuned this week for the tutorial on how to cover your cheap baskets.
I just love having a handy husband. Makes my life a little easier!
Thanks for stopping by!!
35 comments:
Wow I love that! So nice and practical! I just have the one toddler and things quickly get out of hand. Thanks for sharing.
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This is so nice, and the perfect solution to keeping all the stuff organized! You and hubby are both smart!
LOVE this....definitely will keep the clutter down! :D
I need this at my house! I like it alot! Thanks for sharing. I found you on Home Stories A to Z.
I SOOO need one of these but my entryway is SOOO small!! I cannot wait to have a bigger place so that I can be a little more organized:) Looks great!
I really need something like this! Thanks for sharing @ Manic Monday.
-Melissa
I LOVE this fabulous organization!! I have a bench almost the exact same--but it has drawers. Now I'm wondering if I should take them out! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy! XO
I don't have a handy husband, but tell yours he did a great job.
So cute! I think a cushion on top would be cute. Thanks for linking up to Cutesy Monday!
Kathryn
destinationcraft.blogspot.com
Hi! I'm stopping by from Design Dazzle. I can't wait to see your tutorial. This is a great way to tidy the entry way. Thanks for sharing!
The color is fantastic, scream's spring! Very useful I bet.
I hope you St. Pat's weekend is great!
That's a SWEET cubby bench. I love the color, too. Wish my hubby could build something like that. Or, me, for that matter. Ha!
I LOVE this bench! I need something like it to keep all our stuff from cluttering the entry. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
AWESOME! I love it! We seem to have winter gloves/hats constantly everywhere and I have an entire dresser to keep them all in! lol
Love that bench!
--Katie
@ Creatively Living
Great bench - visiting from the Get schooled party at Too Much Time.
What a great bench! Don't you just love Ana White's plans? I am itching to build more of her plans this summer after our baby arrives. Love how you covered the bins too!! Found you on Freestyle Friday!
Sarah - thepurplehound.blogspot.com
@Gen Thank you so much!!
@Anita Stafford Thanks, Anita!
@Mrs. H Thanks!
@Cari and Cortnee @ Two Sasters Small spaces are always such a challenge! Thanks!
@Serendipity and Spice Thanks for stopping by!
@Alison @ Oopsey Daisy We must have the same taste!! Thanks so much!
@Tara @ Tales of a Trophy Wife Will do. Thanks!
@Kathryn Pepper Thanks! Now just to get around to the cushion top!! :)
@Alderberry Hill Thanks! I'm loving the green!!
@Ann Thank you!!
@Rachel Thanks, Rachel!! I'm so relieved to get my mess a little under order!
@Katie Goldsworthy I'm sure once the kiddos get older (and they're stuff gets bigger), I too will need a dresser for it all!! Thank you!
@Amy L Thanks, Amy!!
@Sarah I know! I just love all of her ideas! Thanks so much!!
Thank you so much for sharing your talent and creativity on “A Little Birdie Told Me…” Tuesday this past week! It means a lot to have you be one of our birds of a feather! I hope the party has brought some good things your way.
Jenn/Rook No. 17
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This is absolutely beautiful!! I agree with you about putting in some pillows to pretty it up :) I love things that look pretty and resourceful at the same time. Thanks for sharing this with us at Sharing Saturday. Hope to see you again tomorrow.
@Jenn Erickson Thanks, Jenn!!
@MiaB Thanks! I'm still trying to find time to make some pillows, but I love it all the same.
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