Here is a super simple project that is both practical and beautiful with lots of storage for boots and shoes.

I built this bench in the entry of a 90 year old home, the same home as in the previous post, Building A Wall Unit.

Very simple, just 2X4s for the frame, MDF for the sides, a melamine shelf for the top, a coat of paint and some outdoor chair cushions.

Looks great and adds more storage to a home in desperate need: