Aside from not needing expert skills in woodworking, the best thing about making your own wood projects is that wood is very cheap (and sometimes you may get it for free!) It is also a win-win combination since you are practicing a green behavior and creating a cool and rustic way of improving your home.
In this article, we have gathered 5 DIY wood projects to optimize your kitchen space using some recycled wood to help you get inspiration to work on your own. For whatever purpose it may serve, if you are planning to work on your DIY project, here are some projects you can do on our own:
#1 Storage Box
On Youtube, you can find lots of tutorial videos about this one. I must say that this project is really good since you won’t need any other tools aside from a table saw and wood glue. You need a reliable table saw fence for this one to serve as a guide. It will also secure the parts of the box you’ll be working on. It is a great way for woodworking rookies to attempt to work on and the storage box will actually save you some space from your kitchen.
#2 Pallet spice rack
You can also try to build a pallet spice rack to serve as storage for your spice jars. Not only does it help save so much space for your kitchen, but it will also give a stylish and decorative look to your spice jars. The different colors displayed add such effect. It’s cost-effective and has lots of easy tutorials to follow too.
#3 Woodstove top board
A woodstove top board can have several functions in your space-saving act other than creating a clean look in your kitchen. It is very easy to do and cheap for the purpose it will play for your kitchen. It can decorate the kitchen or add some extra counter space. It’s useful especially if you’ll be hosting a party or need extra space for pots and containers while preparing ingredients.
#4 Wooden pallets mug and glass holder
Coffee mugs and glasses are one of those household items that seem to be around all the time. From your living room to your kitchen, they are everywhere. Based on some researches and studies, Americans drink an average of 1.64 cups of coffee per day. That’s why mugs and glasses can actually create clutter in your kitchen quickly.
So it is a great idea to work on a DIY project involving keeping them together. You can use pallets to create a great DIY mug and glass holder. It is effortless, and it can fit into any kind of style your kitchen has.
#5 Rack behind the cabinet door
The backs of your cabinet doors are a brilliant idea for space-saving racks. They give easy to access storage for things like pot lids, measuring cups, plastic bags, and kitchen wraps. It can be really surprising to see how many things you can store there.
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