Mudroom Hutch
Build your own mudroom hutch - place on a bench to create an instant mudroom! This classic frameless design is easy to build using plywood and pocket hole screws. This is a long term solution for a mudroom, a project that could be a permanent fixture in your mudroom area. Pair with the matching open shelf bench and the bookshelf hutch to create an entire mudroom system! and video tutorial with step by step instructions from
Specifications
| Project type | Hutch Plans |
|---|---|
| Room | Entryway and Mudroom |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
Shopping List as Shown in Photos and Video (Can be modified to different sizes easily)
- 8 feet of 11-1/4" wide plywood, front edge finished with edge banding
- 2 - 1x6 @ 6 feet long
- 1 - 1x3 @ 6 feet long
- About 25 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
- 7 hooks
- Finishing Supplies: Wood filler, sandpaper, paint
Cut List
Cut List for Mudroom Hutch as shown in photos and video
- 2 - 3/4" plywood ripped into 11-1/4" wide and crosscut @ 42"
- 2 - 1x6 @ 64-1/2"
- 1 - 1x4 @ 64-1/2"
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- kreg-jig
- drill
- compound miter saw
- table saw
- sander
Step-by-step Instructions
Rip the plywood into strip 8 feet long by 11-1/4" wide. Use a tablesaw (preferred) or use a rip jig.
Cross cut the pieces with a miter saw to get the correct lengths. Apply edge banding to the front edges. Here's a video on making a rip jig: Here's a video on edge banding:
Step 2
Drill 3/4" pocket holes on both ends of the 1x6 boards, then along one long edge as shown in the diagrams. Attach the 1x6s to the plywood sides. Here's a video with tips for using pocket holes:
Step 3
Add the front 1x3 piece with pocket holes.
Step 4
Install the pieces together. This will be a very tippy process, be careful and having a second person is necessary to lift the upper shelves on top. The hutch is NOT STRUCTURAL so the upper shelves must be self supporting and screwed to studs in the wall. I had intended to attach the hutch at the front to the bench with screws from underneath, but ended up not, as it didn't seem to need the attachment point, and I didn't want an exposed pocket hole there.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/mudroom-hutch-frameless-cabinet-collection