Project description
We have an underused entryway (about 7 feet wide, 22 inches deep) that turns into a chaotic pile of shoes, backpacks, and coats every day. I want to convert it into a proper mudroom setup: a built-in bench with open cubbies underneath for shoe storage, a row of hooks above for coats and bags, and a bit of closed storage on one end for scarves and gloves. This should be a single, cohesive built-in unit — not a piece of flat-pack furniture pushed against the wall.
To be clear about scope: this is specifically an entryway/mudroom storage bench project. It is NOT a bedroom closet or wardrobe organization system, and it is NOT a built-in bookshelf or home library — please only apply if entryway bench-and-cubby builds are within your normal scope of work, since the joinery, seat height, and daily-abuse durability requirements are quite different from closet or bookshelf carpentry.
What I am hoping for: a bench seat roughly 18 inches deep and sturdy enough for two adults to sit on while putting on shoes, with 3-4 open cubbies below sized for shoes and small bins, a mounting rail with 5-6 hooks above the bench, and painted or stained MDF/plywood construction that matches our existing trim color (satin white). I would like the bench top to be either a padded cushion or a durable wood cap that can handle wet boots and daily traffic.
I can provide rough measurements and photos of the space, but I would appreciate the freelancer coming to measure precisely before finalizing the design, since the wall has a baseboard heater on one side that needs to be worked around. A simple sketch or 3D mockup before we commit to materials would be great, so we can confirm proportions and cubby sizes.
Please include in your proposal: your approach to attaching the unit securely to wall studs, what materials/finishes you recommend for high-traffic entryway use, an estimated timeline from measurement to installation, and examples of similar entryway bench builds you have completed. Experience with built-in furniture and finish carpentry is required; general handyman experience alone is not enough for this job.
To be clear about scope: this is specifically an entryway/mudroom storage bench project. It is NOT a bedroom closet or wardrobe organization system, and it is NOT a built-in bookshelf or home library — please only apply if entryway bench-and-cubby builds are within your normal scope of work, since the joinery, seat height, and daily-abuse durability requirements are quite different from closet or bookshelf carpentry.
What I am hoping for: a bench seat roughly 18 inches deep and sturdy enough for two adults to sit on while putting on shoes, with 3-4 open cubbies below sized for shoes and small bins, a mounting rail with 5-6 hooks above the bench, and painted or stained MDF/plywood construction that matches our existing trim color (satin white). I would like the bench top to be either a padded cushion or a durable wood cap that can handle wet boots and daily traffic.
I can provide rough measurements and photos of the space, but I would appreciate the freelancer coming to measure precisely before finalizing the design, since the wall has a baseboard heater on one side that needs to be worked around. A simple sketch or 3D mockup before we commit to materials would be great, so we can confirm proportions and cubby sizes.
Please include in your proposal: your approach to attaching the unit securely to wall studs, what materials/finishes you recommend for high-traffic entryway use, an estimated timeline from measurement to installation, and examples of similar entryway bench builds you have completed. Experience with built-in furniture and finish carpentry is required; general handyman experience alone is not enough for this job.
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