With kids going back to school, chances are there are going to be dirty little shoes and backpacks that need a place to go! I’ve got the perfect answer for your household whether you have a mud room or not… A back to school entry organizer for you and your kids! Here is what you need to get started …
- 2 x sheets of bead board
- 2 x bookcase or storage cabinets
- Plywood
- 2 x 4 wood
- Wood furniture moulding
- Screws
- Glue
- Paint
- Coat hooks
How To:
1. Cut your 2 x 4 into 16 inch pieces. You will use this as the base of your unit.
2. Set your horizontal bookshelf on the 2×4’s and secure with a screw to the wall. If you can find a stud, drill into the stud. If you cannot, I suggest using drywall anchors.
3. Place the headboard on top of the horizontal bookshelf and screw into wall.
4. Take a section of your 1×4’s and place them on the wall where your top bookshelf will go.
5. Attach bookshelf and secure into wall with screws.
6. Add plywood to each side
7. Add 1×4 to the bottom front and sides
8. Glue on pre-cut molding
9. Use nail gun to secure moulding
10. The last step is to paint, which we’ve already done, and hang the coat hooks
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XOXO,
Paige