Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Hey friends, I'm back with another simple, but fun furniture building project! I needed one last thing to finish off my bathroom remodel and this storage bench with drawer checked all the boxes--at least for now haha.
This is a fun project that would be great for storage in an entryway for shoes, hats, and gloves, or at the end of a bed for blankets. You could even use it for toys in a kids room, or for some extra storage in a craft or bathroom as well.
Check out the step by step written tutorial here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-storage-bench-with-drawer
And grab the printable plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/printable-pdf-building-plans/products/diy-storage-bench-with-drawer
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Some helpful guides to go along with this project:
How to make your own 2x2s: woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s
How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to apply iron on edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to build and install drawers: woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer
How to finish raw wood furniture: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-finish-raw-wood-furniture-without-a-sprayer
5 tips to professional looking DIY furniture: woodshopdiaries.com/5-diy-furniture-tips-to-look-professional
Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Circular saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Kreg Rip Cut and Kreg Accu-Cut Cutting guides (optional, but helpful): amzn.to/2PIBDYv & homedepot.sjv.io/331zX
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Miter saw: homedepot.sjv.io/yd96v
Nail gun (optional--used for adding trim pieces): homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1169744/8154
Table saw (optional--for cutting dadoes in drawer box)
Materials:
(1) sheet 3/4" plywood (I used maple): homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
1/4 sheet 1/4" plywood
(1) 2x2x8 board
(2) 1x2x8 board
(2) 1x3x8 board
(1) pair 16" ball bearing drawer slides: amzn.to/3fOX9aB
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 1/4" brad nails
Edge banding: amzn.to/3q7dI6f
Wood Glue: amzn.to/3Lt8U3K
Wood Filler
Hey friends, I'm back with another simple, but fun furniture building project! I needed one last thing to finish off my bathroom remodel and this storage bench with drawer checked all the boxes--at least for now haha.
This is a fun project that would be great for storage in an entryway for shoes, hats, and gloves, or at the end of a bed for blankets. You could even use it for toys in a kids room, or for some extra storage in a craft or bathroom as well.
Check out the step by step written tutorial here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-storage-bench-with-drawer
And grab the printable plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/printable-pdf-building-plans/products/diy-storage-bench-with-drawer
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Website: woodshopdiaries.com
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Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
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Some helpful guides to go along with this project:
How to make your own 2x2s: woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s
How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to apply iron on edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to build and install drawers: woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer
How to finish raw wood furniture: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-finish-raw-wood-furniture-without-a-sprayer
5 tips to professional looking DIY furniture: woodshopdiaries.com/5-diy-furniture-tips-to-look-professional
Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Circular saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Kreg Rip Cut and Kreg Accu-Cut Cutting guides (optional, but helpful): amzn.to/2PIBDYv & homedepot.sjv.io/331zX
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Miter saw: homedepot.sjv.io/yd96v
Nail gun (optional--used for adding trim pieces): homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1169744/8154
Table saw (optional--for cutting dadoes in drawer box)
Materials:
(1) sheet 3/4" plywood (I used maple): homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
1/4 sheet 1/4" plywood
(1) 2x2x8 board
(2) 1x2x8 board
(2) 1x3x8 board
(1) pair 16" ball bearing drawer slides: amzn.to/3fOX9aB
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 1/4" brad nails
Edge banding: amzn.to/3q7dI6f
Wood Glue: amzn.to/3Lt8U3K
Wood Filler
![How to Build an Outdoor Planter Bench [DIY Garden Bench Plans]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nb7DijN2sfg/mqdefault.jpg "How to Build an Outdoor Planter Bench [DIY Garden Bench Plans]
Im so excited to share this fun outdoor planter bench project to kick off spring in our new home!
This project was sponsored by my friends at The Home Depot & Vigoro. After the build was over, I turned to the innovative line of Vigoro products available exclusively at The Home Depot to help me add some color and some life to my new planters!
#HomeDepotPartner #THDVigoro
You can build only the planters if youre just needing something cute to put your favorite plants and greenery in this summer. Or, you can take it a step further and add the bench to give your planters double duty and give your garden, patio or porch a little extra seating.
Grab the project details here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-wooden-planter-bench/
And grab the printable plans here: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/outdoor/products/diy-planter-bench
If you want to check out the garden patio I built with the help of Vigoro and The Home Depot last year, check it out here: https://youtu.be/Zb20PyQFNLA
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Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
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*Affiliate Links Below
Tools & Materials
Vigoro products shown and used in the video:
Vigoro Barrel Planters: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Gj23KV
Vigoro Potting Mix: https://homedepot.sjv.io/KeW3Bn
Vigoro Dieffenbachia Plants: https://homedepot.sjv.io/kjNGRN
Find more Vigoro products here: https://homedepot.sjv.io/x9RDn5
Tools:
Miter saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/yd96v
Table Saw
Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Brad Nailer: https://homedepot.sjv.io/vn2RJv
Speed Square: https://homedepot.sjv.io/oeBZn9
Materials:
(4) 2x4x8 boards (I used cedar): https://homedepot.sjv.io/n1BJ46
(10) 1x6x72 fence pickets (I used cedar): https://homedepot.sjv.io/zaB9zO
Exterior Wood Glue: https://homedepot.sjv.io/EaWvq4
1 ¼″ exterior wood screws
2 ½″ exterior wood screws
Brad nails (1″ long)
(2) nursery pots for planting: https://homedepot.sjv.io/0J1D9M")
