Liz from Building Our Rez created the most charming and functional DIY bedroom storage chest for blankets. This is great!
She shows you how to build it from scratch using affordable materials like plywood, 1x2s, and simple trim pieces.
I love that she designed it to be extra deep, so it holds a ton of blankets, pillows, or even off-season clothes.
The clean, classic lines of the chest make it so easy to customize — you could stain it, paint it, or even add fun hardware if you want.
Liz also walks you through how she built the frame, added the decorative trim, and attached the top with simple hinges.
She even gives a tip about adding slow-close hinges if you want that extra touch of luxury.
Here’s Liz to show you every step so you can create your own gorgeous and practical storage chest.
Liz mentioned she found her trim pieces and hinges easily at Lowe’s.
For more clever and beautiful DIY projects, be sure to check out Liz’s site Building Our Rez!
What DIY’ers Are Saying
Precise Inside Storage Dimensions
The DIY project receives lots of love!
One big tip shared is the exact inside storage dimensions: 58.5″ x 18.5″ x 22.5″, offering around 14.1 cubic feet of space.
Ease of Construction
Several people mentioned how easy and helpful the instructions and photos are for building this project.
This helps make it a great choice for special gifts like a Mother’s Day present!
Farmhouse-Style Finishing Technique
Another important tip shared was the finishing process:
Using Varathane Early American stain and then a custom wax mix using Minwax Paste Finishing Wax and Benjamin Moore paints for a beautiful, farmhouse-style whitewashed look.