"E" is for Entryway (part 1)

I built entryway locker cubbies with shelves for a beach friend:

Two sets.

They will be replacing this coat rack:

This is a family of five who needs a better coat and entry storage solution.

Based on my friend's ideas and space I came up with this drawing:

Two units, one on either side of the front door.

Open locker style hanging section with shelf above and bench area below with space for storage baskets.

My inspiration came straight from Pottery Barn's Brady Entryway System:

I delivered the upper locker sections today and the bases will follow next weekend.

This space up top accommodates a nice wicker basket.

Here's how I built the pieces:

1. Using plans from Ana White's site here and the PB inspiration piece I drew up my plans based on the size requested:

each unit measures 34"w x 12"d x 50.5"h

2. Constructed using 3/4" cabinet grade plywood, 1x2s, 1x4s and beadboard backing.

3. I modified not only the width (Ana's plans are 30.5"w) but also the shelf height (Ana's shelf is set at 12") to accommodate the baskets:

Before setting in the shelf I put the basket in place to determine the height, these are set at 9".

(Don't worry that gingham liner will be replaced with a neutral.)

4. All constructed and ready for paint:

I also added an additional 1x4 just below the shelf to support the hanging hardware.

(Screwing hooks into beadboard backing would provide minimal support.)

The basket fits perfectly now.

Side view shows 12" depth.

Primed, painted two coats semi-gloss white.

The hardware is polished chrome to tie in with the front door hardware:

 

I'm still uncertain about adding additional hooks on the inside sides and divider for additional function:

They could be very useful for backpacks, umbrellas, scarves, pocketbooks.

We have until next weekend to decide on the additional hooks.

To see the complete entry system with bases click here.

I'm linking up to:

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane

SAS @ Funky Junk

Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello

Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime

Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative

DIY Project Parade @ The DIY Showoff

Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou

Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter

Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Good Life @ A Beach Cottage

Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Tickled Pink @ 504 Main

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

All Things Furniture @ Perfectly Imperfect
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
POWW @ Primitive & Proper
inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework