DIY Entryway Storage Bench (That Hides a Robot Vacuum)
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In this video, I design and build a custom DIY entryway storage bench with shoe compartments, cozy seating, and a hidden bay for our Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum. Along the way, I repurpose wood from my old studio worktable, upgrade my cutting setup, and work through a few stressful measurement mistakes that force me to adapt the design mid-build. We finish the corner with lighting, styling, and an overhead shelf, and I add one final personal detail to commemorate my dog, Chuy.
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00:00 – Intro: DIY Entryway Storage Bench (Shoes + Seating + Hidden Robot Vacuum)
00:48 – Goals + Design Challenges for a Cozy Entryway Corner
01:32 – Designing the Bench in Fusion 360 (8ft Shoe Storage + Vacuum Bay)
02:04 – Repurposing an Old Worktable (Reclaimed White Oak Plywood)
02:38– Cutting Plywood: Makita Plunge Saw + Pocket Hole Joinery Tips
03:41 – Big Mistake: Robot Vacuum Clearance Problem (Fixing the Bench Height)
04:38 – Sponsor: Narwal Flow 2 Robot Vacuum (Real Home Cleaning Features)
05:56 – Sanding + Edge Banding Plywood (Furniture-Grade Finish)
06:36 – Finishing the Wood (Water-Based Top Coat, Thin Coats + Cure Time)
07:03 – Assembly with Pocket Hole Screws (Keeping Everything Square)
07:23 – Lining Shoe Storage with Vinyl (First Attempt Fails, Second Works)
08:26 – Installing Piano Hinges + Leveling the Bench (Playing Card Spacers)
09:26 – Upgrading Storage: DIY Angled Shoe Racks (3D Printed Brackets)
11:01 – Custom Cushions Gone Wrong (How I Trimmed Upholstery Foam to Fit)
12:25 – Styling + Lighting the Entryway (Figma Mood Board, Hue Bulbs, Pendant + Clip Light)
14:06 – Overhead Shelf + Plants (Brass Brackets + Using Leftover Offcuts)
15:06 – Tribute to by Dog Chuy (3D printed golden badge)
16:45 – Final Reveal + Parting Advice (Measure Twice, Read the Fine Print)
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