I'm in the design stage of a mudroom redo. As you can see we're adding a lot more storage, and with the lockers hoping to reduce arguments with the kids!
I'm still working through a few things, but one is the hardwood benches. There will be a short 8" bench in front of the lockers and a deeper standard bench which will be easier for my parents and in laws to use when they visit.
1) One thing I haven't worked out is how I'll account for seasonal expansion/contraction of the hardwood where the benches intersect at the "L". I considered a mitered corner, but that will be touch given the layout and different depth benches. I thought about possible making the joint similar to a breadboard end and glue one domino at the back and cut the dominos mortises wider on the others to allow for movement. Any other suggestions?
2) Another thing I haven't decided is if the hardwood at the lockers will be only the 8" deep, or go full depth under the lockers. My wife seems to think it should be full depth, so that's probably the way I'll go.
3) Lastly, the end of the lockers next to the doorway will be a be visible, how should I handle all the different faces and intersection of parts? Use some filler and sand the edges of the ply and fill any gaps, then paint? Everything but the hardwood will be HVLP spray painted. Thoughts?