Storage Shelves with Workstation

When we built our home, one thing we didn’t get around to was storage shelving in the basement. We had a designated storage room but totes were stacked on top of each other and essentially we just had a place to pile our crap. Needless to say, this was not organized, not easily accessible and also extremely frustrating when it was time to look for something. That’s why we decided that it was time for a makeover.

One of the units that we wanted to build was a multi-purpose unit. It needed to have standard tote storage, coat hanging space, and a large work surface for random odd jobs like wrapping presents or fixing household items. With readily accessible materials, limited tools and about $150, we built this storage unit with workstation and couldn’t be happier.

We also built a heavy duty storage unit that will hold up to 32 storage totes for only about $125. Get those plans here.

Time to Complete

1 Day

Estimated Cost

$100-200

Skill Level

Beginner

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Tools

Materials

(3) 1/2” x 4’ x 8’ OSB Sheets
- Optional to swap one sheet for melamine for a smoother work surface
(22) 2 x 8 x 8’ Lumber
(2) 2 x 2 x 8′ Lumber
4′ x 8′ Pegboard
Wooden Closet Rod
2-1/2” Wood Screws
1-1/4” Brad Nails or Wood Screws
27 Gal Storage Bins

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Dimensions

These plans will guide you through the process of building a multi-purpose storage unit with space for standard tote storage, coat hanging space, and a large work surface for random odd jobs and tool storage.

Total Time: 1 day