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Need a better place to work on crafts than the kitchen table? Same.

We are in the process of planning a garage renovation to create a space I can work better in. We’ve got a long way to go, as you’ll see in the pictures below.

But, we did get a start by making this DIY craft workbench with storage cubes.

I love the way it turned out! The storage on the sides is perfect for organizing the tools and supplies I use most often. And the top is bulky and large so I can spread out when I work.

I’ll show you how we made this DIY craft workbench with storage cubes, so you can make your own!

DIY Craft Workbench with Storage Cubes

Materials Used:

2 sheets of 4’x8′ plywood – 3/4″ thickness

Reclaimed butcher block top – was a countertop someone was getting rid of!

Wood glue – this is my favorite kind!

Screws – 1 5/8″

2″ x 4″ – We used a scrap piece to cut angle pieces to secure the side pieces to the top.

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How we made our DIY Craft Workbench with Storage Cubes:

Measure and draw out plan.

We measured our kitchen countertops to see how tall we wanted the workbench to be. And the butcher block piece determined how long and wide our bench could be. The measurements came out to be 37″ tall, 5′ wide, and 32″ deep.
Make storage cubes.

We started by measuring, cutting, and assembling our 2 side pieces that would be the storage cubes. These were cut from the plywood, wood glued together, and screwed together.
Attach back to storage cubes.

I wanted a back to the storage cubes so things wouldn’t fall through. We cut a piece of plywood to fit the back of both cubes. Then, just glue and screw in place.
Add top piece.

We added the butcher block piece on top by gluing and screwing it in from the bottom.
Attach angle pieces for support.

A scrap 2″ X 4″ worked perfect for cutting angle pieces to support the workbench. These were screwed into the back of the storage cubes and the bottom of the butcher block top.

There you have it! That’s how we made our DIY craft workbench with storage cubes.

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Use this tutorial to design, plan, and build your own craft workbench!

Look for scrap wood (tips below) to make this an affordable project. You can use different materials based on what you find at a good price.

I have a similar workbench in our home I use for smaller projects. This one was made from the storage cubes like you find at Target, and a painted piece of wood found in the closet organization area at Lowe’s.

Tips for finding scrap wood:

We find scrap wood a lot and love to use it to save on projects like this. Wood is not cheap!

You can find scrap wood or discounted wood a few ways.

Check with your local hardware/lumber store and ask for any discounted wood. There may be some bowed pieces or imperfect pieces they sell for a discount.
Look on places like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace for free or cheap wood. The butcher block top was a countertop from someone’s kitchen there were getting rid of. Just be super safe meeting people!
Dumpster dive! Make sure not to trespass or break any laws, but you may find a lot of great wood in dumpsters from time to time.

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