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.UPDATE!! Check out the tutorial for fabric covered dollar store baskets here!
I just love having a handy husband. Makes my life a little easier!
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