I am so excited to finally start my DIY plate rack project to add character and functionality to the kitchen nook.  This took me one FULL day to complete. You can use this rack for plates, but I want to display my cutting board collections.  You know I love to style them on my kitchen countertops; this will allow me to showcase even more of them!

 

This project works with so many styles because you can design the rack to look cohesive with your style.  Let me share with you the tutorial on how I made my wall plate rack.

Take a good look at the space you want your wall rack to be on.

I removed all the wall decorations and the tray tower from the space.

I want my shelf unit no higher than the doorway trim and with the outlet below, I will raise the bottom just above the outlet.  I will use the complete width of the wall.  My measurements will be 36 inches wide and 67 inches tall.

Tools and materials I used for my wall.

• 3″ x 67″ bead board (I had Home Depot cut mine)
• 5 – 1-in x 2-in x 6-ft Unfinished Select S4S Pine Softwood Board
• 4 – 1/4-in x 3/4-in x 8-ft Unfinished Pine 142 Screen trim
• 4 – 1/4 in. x 2 in. x 3 ft. S4S Poplar Board
• adhesive (optional)
• Nails
• Caulk
• Wood filler
• Stain
• Paint
• Level
• Saw

Step 1: Build the frame

Build the sides of the frame based with the correct size of the bead board.  Cut two of your 1 x 2 to 67 inches.

For the top and bottom pieces cut two 1 x 2 in the length of 34 1/4 inches.

With wood glue and a nail gun, I attached the frame together.

To apply wood glue to the end of the board and two strikes with the nail gun to each corner.

Step 2: Attach the outside frame board

Adding the bead board to the frame by placing the beadboard face down onto the frame, with the nail gun attaching it all around the frame.  Striking every 8 inches or so.

Step 3: Plan out your shelves

Before attaching the frame to the wall, I first wanted to figure out the measurements of the shelving.  Laying out some of the cutting boards to help the distance from shelf to shelf.  Jot the measurements down on a piece of paper for later.

Step 4: Install bead board frame to the wall

I didn’t feel the need to use adhesive since I had three studs to nail into on my wall.  I placed it in the position I wanted on the wall and nailed it onto the wall.  Line of 4 at the top, 1/4 way down, 3/4 way down and at the bottom.

I was at home alone working on this project, so I placed a board to help hold the unit on the wall while I was nailing it to the wall.

Step 5: Caulk and wood fill

Caulk any seams between the bead board and frame. Use wood fill on any nail holes for a smooth finish.

Step 6:  Shelf supports

Using small pieces of wood, I attached to each side where the shelves would be.  Nailing them to the side of the frame. *Remember we jotted down the shelving measurements earlier.

Use one of your shelves sitting it on the support, placing a level ontop to make sure each support brace is level.

Step 7: Cut and stain shelves and crossbars

• Cut three more pieces from the 1 x 2 at 34 1/4 inches.
•  Cut nine 36 inches out of the 3/4-in x 8-ft.

Stain the shelf pieces, the nine crossbars and the four 2 in. x 3 ft.  I used English Chestnut stain applying it on with a sponge and wiping it off with a soft cloth.

Step 8: Sand and clean the beadboard frame

With 120 grit sandpaper, I sanded the entire frame, wiping it free from all the sand dust.

Step 9: Paint your beadboard frame.

I am painting my frame with Sherwin Williams Dovetail in eggshell finish, giving it two coats.

Step 10: Install shelves and crossbars

With my nail gun I attach the shelves the corner I nailed to the support board and the outer corner to the frame.

To hide the support pieces, I attached the 2 x 3 to the front of the frame with nails.

Using a block for a guide I attached the crossbars to the frame as well.

I gathered up some decorations to style my wall rack.  Cutting boards, frames and plates and a couple more things.

Before I show you how it looks now, let me remind you of the corner in the kitchen nook before.

And now…

I am so happy with how this DIY plate rack turned out! Let me know if you agree in the comments below. Let me also know what you’d use this plate rack for in your home.

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