Adding this wall rack to our kitchen was the perfect way to add interest as well as functional storage. We use it to store commonly used spices, small measuring spoons, cutting boards, glassware, etc. Adjust the following dimensions to fit your space and needs.
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Materials: (Click Here to Shop All Materials)
1x4 Select Pine (for the frame and shelves)
Beadboard Paneling (for the backing)
3/8 inch Dowels (1 for each shelf)
Pocket Hole Screws (1 1/4 inch, 2 inch)
Wood Plugs (to fill pocket holes)
Wood Glue
Wood Stain, Polyacrylic
Brad Nails
Wood Filler
Paintable Caulk
Tools:
Drill
Miter Saw
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig
Brad Nailer
Dimensions:
Width: 27.5 inches
Height: 57.5 inches
Shelf Depth: Approx. 3.5 inches (1x4)
Instructions:
1. Cut the Wood:
Side Pieces: (2) 57.5 inches
Horizontal Pieces: (5) 26 inches
Beadboard Paneling: 26 inches x 55 inches.
Wooden Dowels: (4) 26.5 inches
Note: I chose to sand, stain and seal the wood pieces prior to assembly
2. Assemble the Frame:
Drill 4 pocket holes on each horizontal piece (2 on each end) using the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig.
Attach the top and bottom pieces to the sides using pocket screws and wood glue. Ensure the frame is square.
Make sure your pocket holes are facing down on the bottom and up on the top pieces.
3. Mount the Rack:
Holding the frame in place on the wall, mark the stud locations on the top and bottom pieces.
Add pocket holes in stud locations.
Mount the frame to the wall using 2 inch pocket screws into the studs.
4. Attach the Beadboard:
Place the beadboard panel directly onto the wall inside of the mounted frame and secure using brad nails (optional: use a construction adhesive).
Fill nail holes and caulk the outer seams.
Paint
5. Install the Shelves:
Mark the positions for the shelves on the inside of the side pieces, based on what spacing you want between the shelves (we decided to vary the shelf height to accommodate the items were planning on using).
Attach the shelves to the side pieces using pocket screws and wood glue.
Keep in mind which side of the shelf will be most visible when deciding where to put the pocket holes.
6. Add Tipping Rails
Using a drill bit the same size as your dowel, drill a 1/4 inch deep hole onto each side piece, 2 inches above each shelf ( I used a piece of tape on the drill bit to ensure precise measurements).
Note: I also made a small template to ensure that my tipping rails would be level.
Add some wood glue and place the dowels into the slots
Note: There is some give to the dowels so if you are planning on storing plates or fragile items that could slip through, you may want to consider adding an additional tipping rail and/or using a stronger material.
5. Fill Pocket Holes:
Insert wood plugs into the visible pocket holes.
Stain and seal.
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