Entry feature walls with storage nook bench

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Timber feature walls installed in an entryway, with black robe hooks and a timber storage nook bench.

• The project
• Steps
• Tools and materials
• More inspiration for your entryway project

The project

To create more character and life in our entry walkway.  Also, to bring together the aesthetic features of the entry walkway and the inbuilt wall shelves with ladder we had built in the formal room.

Steps

Step 1

 

Plan, design and measure

Planned and sketched a rough design and measured requirements for sketch design.

Step 2

 

Wooden feature wall

Built the wooden dress Pine on and around the original suede paint effect we originally painted for the bulk plaster wall. Then used masking tape to hold the corners together whilst the wood glue was drying.

Used wood filler to cover gap corners and imperfections of the wood, then sanded and cleaned the dress Pine once all built.

Then used the green frog tape in readiness for staining the wood. Applied two coats of Cabot's interior stain in Teak colour and applied one coat gloss finish of Cabot's Cabothane clear.

Step 3

 

Demi-round wall panels and wooden board for hooks

We used ScotchBlue tape on the ceiling architrave as a guide measurement to put the wooden board, as this needed to be centred. Built the border for the Demi-Round panels using Porta moulding white Pine FJ primed DAR 2.4m x 4, then built the Demi-Round panels onto the wall.

Used wood filler to cover any nails and imperfections of the panels, then lightly sanded and cleaned the Demi-Round panels, borders and wooden board.

Used Porta moulding Pine panel mould clear for the border of the wooden board.  Also, lightly sanded and cleaned the wooden board moulding. Used the gap filler (white) to fill in all the corner and border gaps, as well as gaps in between the wall panels where required for a seamless look.

Used Dulux semi-gloss paint (colour mixed using our original wall colour code - similar to a blizzard white) to paint the borders, Demi-Round panels, wooden board and mouldings. Applied two coats.

Note: We used Liquid Nails as well as anchoring the Demi-Round panels and wooden rack board onto the wooden structure of the house so they do not fall off or collapse.

Step 4

 

Mounted hooks onto wooden board

Used the Adored black wall mount beau robe hooks.

Step 5

 

Storage bench nook

Built the storage bench made to measure in proportion to the feature walls, then used wooden filler to cover the nails and wood imperfections. Sanded and cleaned the wood, and used the gap filler to fill corners and gaps.

We used the same paint as the Demi-round wall panels (Dulux semi-gloss) and then installed two Pinnacle black fixed pin butt hinges. Also installed two gas struts.

Step 6

 

Completion and decor

We upcycled an old serving tray (previously maroon colour) and spray painted it with Dulux Duramax flat black spray paint.

We're so happy to be able to share and inspire ideas for this amazing community. It's been great to be able to build and design some of the things we've wanted to do. With patience and time, we get there and truly appreciate the results when finished.

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

1. Feature walls:

• MR MDF Demi-Round wall panels primed 3000 x 1200 x 12m (Quantity 3)
  
  
• Moulding white Pine FJ primed DAR 31 x 11mm 5.4m (Quantity 4)
  
  
• DAR Pine premium 285 x 19mm (Quantity 1)
  
  
• Porta moulding Pine panel mould clear 40 x 18mm 2.4m (Quantity 2)
  
  
• Adored black wall mount beau robe hook (Quantity 5)
  
  
• 65mm wood screws (As required)
  
  
• Wood glue
  
  
• Liquid Nails (Quantity 12)
  
  
• Selleys 475g No More Gaps interior multipurpose gap filler (Quantity 5)
  
  
• Timbermate 250g white wood filler (Quantity 2)
  
  
• Sandpaper (As required)
  
  
• Frog tape (Quantity 2)
  
  
• ScotchBlue for painters (Quantity 1)
  
  
• Masking tape (Quantity 2)
  
  
• Monarch Rat Tail 50mm trim paint brush (Quantity 2)
  
  
• Monarch 25mm Rat Tail trim paint brush (Quantity 2)
  
  
• UNi-PRO 230mm microfibre paint roller cover 10mm nap
  
  
• Pro Renovator 230mm roller pole - with frame and rollers (Quantity 1)
  
  
• UNi-PRO 600ml paint pot with handle and brush holder (Quantity 2)
  
  
• UNi-PRO 230mm paint tray with 2 brush holders (Quantity 1)
  
  
• Paint Partner 2.6 x 3.6m plastic backed canvas drop sheet (Quantity 1)
  
  
• Dulux semi-gloss (3L)
  
  
• Cabot's interior stain Teak (1L)
  
  
• Cabot's Cabothane clear (1L)
  
  
• Dulux 340g Duramax flat black spray paint
  
  
• Rags for wood and gap filling.

2. Wooden bench nook:

• Dress Pine porta mouldings Pine 30 x 12mm 2.4m (Quantity 4)
  
  
• DAR Pine premium 42 x 19mm 2.4m (Quantity 4)
  
  
• SpecRite live edge timber panel Pine 2200 x 600 x 33mm (Quantity 1)
  
  
• Pinnacle 100mm black fixed pin butt hinge (2 pack)
  
  
• Taskmaster gas stay
  
  
• As above, used gap filler, sandpaper, wood filler and paint (except Cabot's stain varnish and Dulux spray paint)
  
  
• Rags for wood and gap filling.

Tools used in the project: 

• Circular saw
  
  
• Jigsaw
  
  
• Planer
  
  
• Hammer
  
  
• Caulking gun
  
  
• Tape measure
  
  
• Cross Line laser level
  
  
• Craftright folding metal leg saw horse (Quantity 4)
  
  
• Craftright quick action clamp (Quantity 4)
  
  
• Ladders
  
  
• Step stools
  
  
• Head torch
  
  
• Stud finder 
   
• Drill driver.

More inspiration for your entryway project

Workshop community member Rufaro used VJ panelling and self-adhesive vinyl flooring in his entry hall remodel.

Community member kileycarbin used wallpaper to brighten her entryway wainscoting feature walls.

For more creative ideas from our community members, check out 10 ways to refresh your entryway and Top 10 most popular decorating projects.