DIY - Plate Rack

Good morning!

I'm so excited to share this project with you all because I think it's something that's so easy to create. It brings a good punch of style and storage to any blank wall you might have!

Yep. Style and storage are two key words in a kitchen, especially in a small kitchen like mine. We have to be creative and try to utilize every single inch of space to store all the necessary items we use here everyday.

Well, for me, that blank space was right here, on the side of the fridge, as you can see in the picture below:

Since the time I built the fridge enclosure, I knew that I wanted to add something to this plain board. At first I thought on just adding some pieces of molding, because there wasn't much space there that I could utilize: Only an inch and a half to the edge of the door.

Using moldings would've been ok, but in an effort to gain a tiny bit of storage, I decided to add a plate rack to that little space. And guess what? It was possible!

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I'm not going to give you a detailed tutorial because your measurements, more than likely, are not going to be the same as mine.

This is a very easy project, it's like building a ladder that you attach to the wall and then, add fun little pieces of trim to the front part of each shelf so the plates don't fall.

Let me tell you how it went for me, so you can visualize how to make  yours. ;)

Decide how much space to give each shelf. I made my layout on the floor, giving more space to the lower shelves.

Kreg Jig  |  Ryobi Drill  |  Dewalt Sander

The material I use was 1 x 2 pine, I had no space for anything deeper than 1½".  You can use 1 x 3's or even 1 x 4's if you have the space.

Angle Square  |  Milwaukee Multi-tip Screwdriver

I used pocket holes to build the shelf, but you can use simple screws driven from the side or even nails - not too many holes to patch.  - I used screws to give the mister his piece of mind. He's always thinking stuff is going to fall, get damage, brake, etc. So yeah, those screws are holding everything well.

I also primed and painted all the pieces before assembling them.

Beadboard Wallpaper

Before installing the shelf, I hang this beadboard wallpaper.  I love it. it looks so real! I used it before in my son's closet and on the range hood, remember?

You can feel the texture, the lines. It's a soft paper with a foam-like texture that you can paint.
Though, I have to tell you the truth, I didn't paint the paper, too lazy to do it.

Ryobi 15-Gauge AirStrike Cordless Angled Nailer  |  Clamps

I didn't want to patch big holes either, that's why I used the nail gun to attach the shelf onto the side of the fridge cabinet.

On one side, the nails were driven thru the side of the shelf and on to the door frame. On the other side, the nails were driven from the inside of the fridge cabinet. I had to bring the fridge out and clamp the little shelf to the cabinet.

The final step was to install the pieces of trim or rails to hold the plates in place, patch the little holes and touch up paint.

I also added one tiny molding on each shelf to serve as a plate stopper. Yes, another safety measure. ;)

And hey I'm loving that little piggy → 1.99 at Walmart.

Now I have the perfect spot to display the thrifty plates I've been collecting! :)

Here's the view from the office, looking into the kitchen.

And here's a complete view of that inch, or inch and a half of space that's looking better than ever and serving a purpose and after giving the dining room a little Spring Makeover:

For more kitchen DIY ideas check these out:

The other Plate Rack

DIY - Double Drawer - Kitchen Organization

DIY - Above Fridge Tray Divider

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