Ideas on how to build a mid century modern bench with shoe storage?
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I need plans on how to build a mid century modern bench seat with shoe storage for a 36" wide space.
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Considering how much lumber has increased in price recently, unless you already have all the requisite lumber, tools and supplies, it may be more cost effective to purchase a ready-made bench, then swap the legs to a style that is more MCM.
https://eternitymodern.com/blogs/interior/types-of-mid-century-furniture-legs-everything-about-them
Clean lines and hairpin legs come to mind with mcm for me. You could build a regular bench and add baskets for pull out boxes underneath for shoes if you want them hidden. If you don't need them hidden, then shelves underneath would work but then you would want to have closed in ends.
Hi! I like this one:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sS9hilB7k20
Here's another one! https://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/furniture/making-entryway-storage-bench-44275743?expand_all_questions=1
Making Entryway Storage Bench
Here is one with a lot of shoe storage that I found: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bench+with+shoe+storage
You basically need a rectangle box the hight you need then add a shelf and add dividers for shoes
You could follow the plans for this sofa table but make the legs shorter. It's got great storage. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/entryway/table/build-a-mid-century-modern-sofa-table-27137804
Build a Mid-Century Modern Sofa Table
Lumber has come back down in price by me, so maybe it has by you. The site HomeMade Modern has lots of plans, you might check there.
Here is a really great idea from pinterest https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/119626933823037164/&ved=2ahUKEwiyz8_7t-zyAhULad4KHVluC98Qjjh6BAhHEAE&usg=AOvVaw0dTfAFwEC-JUgE_qq01RWd