How to Build a Mudroom Bench | This Old House

This video demonstrates the construction of a custom-built mudroom bench, including the creation of the side panels and seat using a template and router. The project incorporates pre-stained wood and details like a shelf, beadboard backing, and a finished edge for a cohesive and functional design.

Building Mudroom Bench Sides

• 00:00:01 The project involves constructing a mudroom bench with a built-in design, incorporating a shelf and a seat for shoe-wearing. Side panels are cut and shaped using a template and a router with a straight cutting bit, with care taken to avoid chipping the wood by cutting with the grain and moving slowly. A finished edge is created using a quarter round bit and sanded smooth, and the panels are then screwed into the wall.

Building the Mudroom Bench Seat

• 00:03:08 A jig is used to template the seat, which is then attached to the wall. The seat is made to fit between two parallel floor joists. Beadboard is added to the back of the mudroom bench to provide a finished look and improve aesthetics. The completed mudroom bench provides a functional and stylish seating area within the mudroom.