Choose a scrubbable semi-gloss paint. It’s important to remember that scrubbable is not the same as washable. Washable paint is meant for low-traffic areas that will need an occasional clean-up, while scrubbable paint is designed for high-traffic areas with a lot of mess potential. Scrubbable paint will likely cost more than other varieties, but in the long run it will be more cost effective to invest in the higher quality, longer lasting finish.

Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, Valspar, and Glidden are just a few examples of paint vendors with good reputations for quality products.

They'll be leaving for college before you know it. Enjoy it while you can. ;-)

Get two patterned outdoor cushions, one for the top of the bench, an identical one for the back. Mount the back one on the wall, your choice of technique.

Get an actual cabinet built that fits the space so there is room for all the stuff