Why I Built this Project
Several years ago, I built a toy storage center for my young kids. This was a very well made project that held up to lots of use (and abuse).
My kids are now older and not playing with toys much, but I didn’t want to donate such a nice project. I also needed an expanded mudroom in our basement, as the kids gear got larger in size and in now taking up more space.
So what to do?
I separated the bench from the bookshelf hutch and built a mudroom hutch and moved it all to the basement –
For about $60 in materials, this toy storage center got converted to a mudroom cabinet. How cool is that?
Why We Love this Mudroom Hutch Cabinet
- Cabinet style piece looks professional and well permanent
- Lots of hooks coat storage
- Enclosed sides to conceal coats from side view
- Very easy to build and install
- Works with other cabinetry – can be used with store bought cabinets, or build your own!
Watch! Build Video for This Project
Here’s how I built this mudroom hutch cabinet:
Can I Use a Different Bench?
Yes! This hutch can fit over any bench – here’s a few I would recommend:
- Easiest to build 2×4 drawer bench
- Plywood drawer bench
- Open bottom bench (floor is open at the bottom for easy cleaning)
Free Plans to Build Your Own Mudroom Hutch Cabinet?
Ready to build this yourself?
Here’s the free matching open shelf bench and the free bookshelf hutch plans. Find the free mudroom hutch plans below.