Then, using a square and a metal yardstick, I marked all of the vertical tape lines every 1.25' (the width of the yardstick).

Then I calculated some more, and divided each of those sections into thirds as well. I did 2 coats of stain on both the shelf and back panel.įor the herringbone pattern, I first measured and taped the vertical strips that would be covered by the vertical shelf dividers (basically dividing it into thirds). I mixed half a large can of leftover Minwax Provincial with a small can of Minwax Dark Walnut. I like the dark stained wood, but the herringbone pattern really brightens up the hallway.įirst I applied Minwax Wood Conditioner. I saw some stained and stenciled tabletops on Pinterest, and used this idea for the backing of the shelf. I love my new command center, my husband loves the clutter-free kitchen, and the kids actually use the thing! The build came together fairly quickly, but the finishing process took a couple of weeks. I attached 3 hooks to cover the holes, and ended up loving this feature. However I did put one board on with the pocket holes facing outward. This was my third project, and it's gotten easier to be more precise. Drawing up the plans with new dimensions and making my own cut and buy lists took a lot more math than I expected! I made the top and bottom shelves 14' high, the tall lockers 28'x14', and the square shelves in the middle 14'x14'.

I followed the instructions in Ana's plans, but modified the dimensions. I wanted a locker cabinet to hold everything we need to walk out the door on a school morning, and a home for all the clutter on my kitchen countertops, all without disrupting the flow of traffic in the hall. I needed a mini-mudroom to fit in the hallway by the garage door. I have loads of space in the entry by the front door, but we never use that entrance.

White locker shelf